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Pioneering project to improve indoor air quality for children with respiratory conditions
Led by St Helens Borough Council and funded by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Healthy Air for Healthy Lungs is making a real difference in the lives of families most affected by poor air quality.

Free road closures for VE Day street parties
To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe), St Helens Borough Council is offering free road closures for residents wishing to host a street party.

Lea Green Railway Station set to open in April
Lea Green Railway Station will open to the public in April following completion of a major £10m upgrade.

Fund supporting people facing hardship to continue
A £3.136m fund providing a safety net for residents in need of support for things like essential household bills will continue for another year.
On your marks - get set for the return of St Helens Colour Run
Get ready to add a splash of colour to your summer as the St Helens Colour Run returns to Victoria Park this June, with registration now open.

St Helens Borough Council Planning Committee approves plans for 445 new homes
St Helens Borough Council's Planning Committee has given the green light to the development of 445 new homes and associated infrastructure in Haydock and Blackbrook, marking a significant step towards meeting the borough's housing needs.

Local writers and illustrators fulfil dream through St Helens Borough Council's Arts in Libraries project
A number of residents in St Helens Borough have had the opportunity to see their literary dreams come true as part of an inspiring initiative launched by St Helens Borough Council's Arts in Libraries service.

Cabinet to review budget plans for 2025/26
Cabinet is set to discuss the plans that will see more than £115 million in investment over the next year.

Bridge maintenance works sees Steve Prescott's legacy set in stone
Ahead of the 2025 Super League season, a new memorial has been unveiled in St Helens to honour the late, great Steve Prescott MBE who made 117 appearances for his hometown club St Helens. R.F.C. (Saints) between 1993-97.

Children's best start in life given new focus by public health
Giving children the best start in life is the focus of a new public health report from St Helens Borough Council.

Young people's experiences lead SEND Strategy plan
A new strategy for special educational needs and disabilities support puts the ideas and thoughts of children, young people and their families at its heart.