February 2025

A current Executive Director at St Helens Borough Council is set to take the top job at the local authority.

A new Zero Waste Strategy co-designed by all councils in the Liverpool City Region and Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority (MRWA) has been adopted in St Helens Borough by Cabinet today (Wednesday 26 February).

Cabinet have approved the proposed Revenue and Capital Budget for 2025/26 that will invest millions in transforming the borough and supporting every resident.

A project that will deliver a skills academy providing training for careers in health and care has been boosted as councillors approve funding that will transform a key St Helens town centre property.

Helping to reduce energy costs and the carbon footprint of local services as part of St Helens Borough Council's Climate Action Plan.

Demonstrating a commitment to providing freshly prepared healthy meals from sustainably sourced ingredients.

Promoting healthy habits for dozens of children at a half-term Family Hub event.

Ambitious proposals to boost sustainable growth while enhancing pathways to training and career opportunities in the Health & Care sector.

A new Zero Waste Strategy co-designed by all councils in the Liverpool City Region and Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority (MRWA) could be adopted in St Helens Borough when Cabinet meets to consider the move next week (Wednesday 26 February).

St Helens Borough Council and its regeneration partner ECF have activated a £7.5 million contract with VINCI Building to demolish the Hardshaw Centre and prepare the site for delivery of the approved transformative first phase development in the heart of St Helens town centre

An NSPCC campaign designed to help parents and teachers talk to children about sexual abuse has been launched in St Helens, with the backing of the council.

National HIV Testing Week is taking place this week (10-16 February), encouraging people across the country to get tested and know their HIV status.