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New forum focuses on town centre night time economy
A new focus on providing a vibrant and varied evening entertainment and hospitality offer in St Helens town centre.

Mobile Food Pantry launches in St Helens for local residents
St Helens' very first mobile food pantry will launch in the borough this week giving residents even better access to vital provisions when they are needed.

Don't get caught out by rogue traders this Spring
With Spring approaching and better weather on its way, Trading Standards is urging residents to be on their guard against rogue traders.

Residents encouraged to apply for funding to stage Borough of Culture events
Local residents and groups in St Helens are being encouraged to apply for special grant funding to help them stage their own events to help celebrate St Helens' Borough of Culture year.

Sign up for free street closures to celebrate Coronation
There is still time to apply for free road closures to host street parties for the King's Coronation.

COMPLETION APPROACHES ON CONSTRUCTION OF £54 MILLION GLASS FUTURES' GLOBAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Partners and stakeholders recently gathered at the Glass Futures' Global Centre of Excellence in St Helens to mark the imminent completion of the £54m project.

Stuttgart delegates visit St Helens to celebrate 75 years of twinning partnership
Delegates from Stuttgart, Germany, paid a visit to St Helens over the weekend as part of a town twinning partnership celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Peter Street Library set to close as owners find new tenants
Peter Street Library is set to close at the end of this month as the Peter Street Board finds new tenants for the library space

Local talent to shine at Borough of Culture launch event at World of Glass
A host of local artistic, heritage and cultural talent will help to officially kick start St Helens Borough of Culture (BoC) this Saturday (March 4th) at an event which will offer something for all ages.

Borough of Culture to kick off in style at packed activity event at World of Glass
St Helens will officially kick start its role as the Liverpool City Region's Borough of Culture next month in style with a packed day of family activities featuring some of the very best local and regional artistic and cultural talent.
St Helens residents with Long COVID encouraged to seek local health support
St Helens borough residents suffering with the effects of Long COVID are being encouraged to seek out local support services to help them overcome the debilitating effects of the illness.

Residents encouraged to give their views on town centre businesses review
Residents are being asked for their views on the latest review of licensed premises in St Helens town centre, which is looking to make sure the area stays vibrant and safe.