December 2024

Earlestown's market-led revival and town hall refurbishment receive planning consent

Planning permission has been granted to bring ECF and St Helens Borough Council's transformational vision for Earlestown town centre to life.

New local support programme for new and expectant dads

Announcing the launch of Dad Matters St Helens, a new initiative designed to better support dads during the crucial perinatal period and beyond.

'Lift the Curfew' walk marks 16 days of action against gender-based violence

St Helens Borough Council is proudly supporting the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Abuse with a range of impactful activities aimed at raising awareness and fostering community solidarity.

Christmas in Earlestown event postponed and St Helens Santa Dash cancelled as amber weather warning issued

With a severe weather warning for strong winds on Saturday associated with Storm Darragh, a decision has been made to postpone St Helens Borough Council's Christmas in Earlestown event.

St Helens Borough Council to masterplan Bold Forest Garden Village

Global real estate advisor, Avison Young, has been appointed by St Helens Borough Council to lead on the production of a Masterplan Framework for Bold Forest Garden Village to support its coordinated development and the highest standards of planning and design.

Festive feels coming to Earlestown this Saturday for lights switch-on event

Following the success of Saturday's Christmas in St Helens event which drew in large crowds and great community support, the attention will shift to Earlestown this Saturday - with the hugely popular Pop-Up Market coming to the historic market town for the first time.

Award-winning brass band, to spectacular light parade - your guide to this weekend's Christmas in St Helens event

The countdown to Christmas will get underway this Saturday (30 November) with a fantastic programme of FREE family entertainment to bring the festive feels to St Helens town centre