August 2024

St Helens Borough has benefitted from £180m in investments, with more in the pipeline, since the establishment of the Liverpool City Region as a Mayoral Combined Authority in May 2017.

Parkside Regeneration LLP has submitted a hybrid planning application for the second phase of its regeneration of Parkside Colliery in Newton-le-Willows, following extensive consultation last month.

Dozens of budding growers will soon get their opportunity to put down roots as Milton Street Allotment expands with council investment, doubling plot availability for local gardeners.

Businesses and aspiring start-ups in St Helens are being offered access to a tailored package of support to help them grow, innovate and create new jobs for local people.

Motorists are advised that road closures will be in place on Linkway East from next week as St Helens' iconic Steve Prescott Bridge undergoes a refurbishment.

Community or voluntary groups may now be able to benefit for a grant up to £2,000 under a new scheme being launched by St Helens Borough Council.

Safe homes where people can live well and independently made possible by latest Housing Capital Programme, representing more than £4.7 million in funding.

A new skatepark has been created in Sherdley Park giving extreme sports enthusiasts -and beginners eager to learn - another place to hone their skills and tricks.

St Helens Borough Council had the pleasure of hosting 15 Chelsea Pensioners at the town hall this week as part of a national outreach programme to connect with fellow veterans.

Residents and community groups with an interest in heritage are being encouraged to nominate buildings, structures and sites of local historical significance for them to be given the appropriate level of consideration in planning decisions.