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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.

St Helens Borough Council approved the continuation of its membership of the Mersey Forest Partnership for the next five years at Cabinet last week.

Councillors have approved an action plan that will continue to drive St Helens Borough Council's good work as an organisation delivering for its residents.

St Helens Borough Council is taking part in a Liverpool City Region Combined Authority initiative that uses recycling trucks to identify areas with poor mobile phone coverage.

Councillors have endorsed new plans to invest more than £1.2 million into the borough's roads as part of a Government funding package.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Councillors are set to discuss plans that would open new accommodation for young care experienced people that would give them the support to prepare for adult life.

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.

The initiative was launched to help educate young people about the dangers and consequences of carrying a knife from a victim, perpetrator and community perspective.