Newton-le-Willows Long-Term Plan Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The Newton-le Willows Town Board consists of a mix of mandated and non-mandated positions led by a private sector Chair appointed by St Helens Borough Council in consultation with the MP for St Helens North.

Mandated Board positions are detailed in the Long-term Plan for Towns Guidance note and form a core part of the Town Board and were extended to include the Chief Executive of St Helens Council and a representative from Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as a strategic partner. The mandated Town Board agreed at its meeting of June 2024 to adhere to the suggested Town Board composition contained within the Long-term Plan for Towns Guidance note  for non-mandated positions , except for creating a role for a senior representative from Merseyside Police (Operations) and two Community roles that were advertised by public advert on the St Helens Borough Council website. Nominations were obtained by ward members from Newton-le-Willows East and West wards and St Helens Borough Council for non-mandated positions.

As outlined in the Long-term Plan for Towns Guidance Note, the Chair, in consultation with the Member of Parliament for St Helens North, met in September 2024 to review applications and nominations for Town Board positions. For those candidates identified via nomination, the Chair wrote to candidates to advise of their nomination. It was agreed at the meeting of Town Board on 28 June 2024 that these candidates would be asked to submit an Expression of Interest for their nominated position that would detail their skill set and suitability for the role.

The shortlisted representatives were invited to an informal 'Welcome Meeting' held for new Board Members in October, before being formally appointed by Town Board on December 13th 2024. The Board Member recruitment route is shown below:

• Chair - Direct Appointment (mandated position)
• Member of Parliament (St Helens North) - Direct Appointment (mandated position)
• A representative from the Police and Crime Commissioners Office (mandated position)
• A Senior representative from the Police - Direct Appointment (mandated position)
• Representative from the Liverpool Combined Authority - Direct Appointment (mandated position)
• Elected Member (Portfolio of the Council Leader) - Direct Appointment (mandated position)
• Elected Member (Portfolio of Inclusive Growth and Regeneration) - Direct Appointment (mandated position)
• Chief Executive St Helens Borough Council - Direct Appointment (mandated position)
• Business Representatives - Co-opted (non-mandated position)
• Community Representative - Advertised position (non-mandated position)
• Faith Representative - Co-opted (non-mandated position)
• Third Sector Representative - Co-opted (non-mandated position)
• Cultural Arts and Heritage, including Sports Representative - Co-opted (non-mandated position)

To view the full list of Board Members and their biographies, please visit Newton-le-Willows Town Deal Board - St Helens Borough Council.