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Application submitted for demolition of Parr Swimming and Fitness Centre
St Helens Borough Council has submitted plans for the demolition of the former Parr Swimming and Fitness Centre - a positive step forward in unlocking the potential of the prominent site on the edge of St Helens Town Centre.
Cabinet approves Public Space Protection Order to tackle town centre ASB
PSPOs allow councils to set conditions on the use of identified public spaces to address persistent anti-social behaviour and related issues.
St Helens Borough Council Leader attends roundtable discussion on shaping national strategy for Rugby League
St Helens Borough Council Leader, Anthony Burns, joined other leaders from Rugby League heartlands across the North West recently to call for further investment, both public and private, to protect and advance the great game.
Cabinet approves Families First Partnership Programme
A senior St Helens Borough councillor has welcomed approval of a key report that sets the stage for the launch of the Families First Partnership Programme - a major step in transforming children's social care services across the borough.
Councillors welcome independent review that praises St Helens Borough Council
Councillors have welcomed a report from a team of independent reviewers that praised the transformation of St Helens Borough Council over the last five years.
Council secures £270,000 in Environment Agency funding to tackle Blackbrook flood risk
The money will fund the delivery of new mitigations designed to protect homes, businesses and infrastructure in the West End Road area from the risk of flooding.
Active travel event keeps residents rolling at Chester Lane Library
The event was part of the council's £30,000 Active Travel Social Prescribing project, which aims to encourage healthier, more active lifestyles.
Latest stage of Earlestown transformation
The next significant steps to deliver the transformation of Earlestown town centre are set to be discussed at a Cabinet meeting on 23rd April.
Majority of parents and carers in St Helens Borough secure preferred primary school place on National Offer Day
More than 99 per cent of parents and carers in St Helens Borough have secured one of their preferred primary schools for their children for September 2025 on National Offer Day.
Care leavers in St Helens on board with free travel initiative
Care experienced young people in St Helens Borough are benefitting from free travel as part of a Liverpool City Region Combined Authority initiative to ensure that those with care experience have support, while adjusting to adult independent life.
Leaders across north west ask for support to help 'power up' the region
Leaders from across the north west have called on national support around key policy areas they believe will help 'power up' the region.
Cabinet to consider Public Space Protection Order to curb town centre ASB
PSPOs allow councils to set conditions on the use of identified public spaces to address persistent anti-social behaviour and related issues.
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