July 2025

McLaren Construction celebrates completion of major industrial and logistics development at Omega West
A key milestone has been marked in St Helens, as McLaren Construction Midlands and North celebrated the completion of Indurent 420, Omega West.

Newton-le-Willows residents help to shape vision for town
Between 7 April and 18 May 2025, the Newton-le-Willows Neighbourhood Board, supported by St Helens Borough Council, commissioned extensive public consultation

Government visit to Glass Futures highlights national collaboration for a Net Zero future
Sarah Jones MP, a Government Minister, visited Glass Futures to spotlight the critical role national assets play in delivering the UK's Industrial Strategy and net zero ambitions.

Work underway on state-of-the-art health and care career hub in St Helens
Local people looking for a career in health and care are set to benefit from a state-of-the-art new careers facility in the heart of St Helens.

Green light for new expanded St Helens Transport Interchange
Planning permission has been granted for a state-of-the-art transport interchange in the heart of St Helens town centre, marking the latest major milestone in the town's ambitious vision for growth and regeneration.

£1.2 million funding for Highways
Councillors have endorsed new plans to invest more than £1.2 million into the borough's roads

St Helens Borough raises new Green Flag Awards over six quality green spaces
St Helens Borough Council is celebrating extra success in this year's Green Flag Awards, as two additional parks receive the prestigious mark of quality, bringing the council's total to five.

Next round of Government funding approved for Newton-le-Willows
MHCLG has approved the next round of funding for Newton-le-Willows as part of the Plans for Neighbourhoods Programme, which will see £20million invested in the town over the next 10 years.

Council Leader's Blog: Love St Helens
We've so much to be proud about and we're continuing to deliver on the things that matter most to our residents and communities.

Cannington Shaw No. 7 Bottle Shop Takes Step Closer to Public Opening Following Restoration Works
A St Helens landmark industrial heritage building is a step closer to opening to the public following an extensive £1.3 million restoration project funded by the government's Town Deal fund.

Jobs boost for St Helens Borough with delivery of high-tech machinery to SINA Medical Glass
The delivery marks a major milestone in the development a new modern medical glass manufacturing facility located at the Life Science Innovation Zone in St Helens.

St Helens launches 'Inspiring Sporting Women' plaque scheme to celebrate and champion local sporting legends
The Inspiring Sporting Women plaque recognition scheme honours exceptional female athletes from the borough who have represented their country at international level, including at the Commonwealth and Olympic Games.