June 2025

St Helens Borough to Host National Life Science Conference
St Helens Borough will welcome a national life sciences conference this June as Bachem hosts their UK Peptide Symposium at the World of Glass Museum in St Helens town centre.

Paid arts mentorship opportunity for young people in St Helens Borough
The FLASH (Future Leaders in Arts in St Helens) programme is now accepting applications for its 2025 cohort.

Report set to spotlight year of success for St Helens Borough Council
Councillors are set to hear how 2024/25 was a year of huge success for the council as they discuss the Borough Strategy Annual Report at Cabinet next week.

Council wins key licensing battles to keep town centre nightlife safe and vibrant
Visitors to restaurants, bars, and clubs in St Helens Town Centre can enjoy a safe and welcoming night out, thanks to the robust and proactive Licensing Policy maintained by St Helens Borough Council.

Cabinet to review new strategy designed to tackle domestic abuse
Councillors are set to hear how a new strategy will guide the work to reduce domestic abuse across the borough.

Councillors to vote on new contract to continue providing fresh, healthy school meals
School pupils across St Helens Borough look set to continue to benefit from freshly made locally sourced school meals should councillors agree a new food contract.

Community safety partners welcome new measures to tackle town centre ASB
A new Public Space Protection Order grants greater powers of police enforcement to address persistent anti-social behaviour.
Sutton Academy students shine in new nature trail artwork for Climate Impact Week
St Helens Borough Council is proud to unveil a brand-new Wildlife Nature Trail featuring inspiring artwork by local students from Sutton Academy.

First teenagers complete innovative Liverpool City Region skills programme that gives hands-on surgical training
Twenty-four sixth-form students from Carmel College have completed a brand-new skills programme that's designed to train the life sciences workforce of the future.

Council leader welcomes Carr Mill station funding plans
St Helens Borough is set to benefit from a historic £1.6 billion investment backing major rail upgrades including the development of Carr Mill Station here in St Helens.

Parkside Link Road - a game-changer for local growth in St Helens Borough
Parkside Link Road was officially unveiled today (Friday 30 May) and will open to traffic tomorrow (Saturday 31st May) marking a key milestone in the regeneration of the area.

Have Your Say: Consultation launched for proposed active travel route improvements on Jubits Lane and Chester Lane
St Helens Borough Council is calling on residents, businesses, and local organisations to have their say on plans for a new active travel route on Jubits Lane and Chester Lane.