August 2023
Children's Services rated Good at St Helens Borough Council
Children's Services delivered by St Helens Borough Council have been rated Good by Ofsted, with services for young people leaving care rated Outstanding.
Drop-in information event to be held ahead of CYCLOPS opening
Ahead of the opening of the CYCLOPS junction in Lea Green, a drop-in information event will be held to allow residents the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about the pioneering project that will significantly enhance the safety of pedestrians and cyclists, encouraging more active travel journeys.
Pioneering CYCLOPS junction to open in September
A pioneering junction improvement scheme to improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists in a bid to encourage more people to choose active travel is set for completion this September.
Memorial unveiled to remember former day centre service users
A memorial celebration of life honouring service users to Kershaw Day Support Centre in Newton-le-Willows who had passed away during the Covid-19 pandemic has been unveiled.
Victoria Park awarded the coveted Green Flag Award
In a record-breaking year Victoria Park is raising its prestigious Green Flag Award, for the ninth consecutive time.
Community groups receive share of £80,000 to deliver events during St Helens' year as Borough of Culture
A local not for profit community group, set up to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse, will host a free family wellbeing funday for the whole community at the end of the month [July] - one of 40 projects to benefit from more than £80,000 worth of funding through St Helens Borough Council.
Adult learners praised at awards evening
A special presentation event was held at Saints' Totally Wicked Stadium in St Helens recently to celebrate the achievements of residents who have used learning to transform and improve their lives.
Cabinet commits to CCTV upgrade for a safer St Helens
As part of its duty to public safety, St Helens Borough Council will procure a new CCTV system following approval from senior councillors this afternoon [Wednesday 19 July].
Taylor Park beauty spot walk named in honour of Stuttgart twinning partnership
A popular walking route at a borough park beauty spot has been named in recognition of a town twinning partnership celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.