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St Helens Borough Council Cabinet set to approve scrutiny report on vaping among young people
St Helens Borough Council's Cabinet will be presented with a report week which sets out a series of recommendations to reduce vaping among young people.

St Helens Borough Council Cabinet set to approve suicide prevention report
St Helens Borough Council's cabinet is set to approve a report on suicide prevention at its upcoming meeting, following an in-depth review carried out by the Adult Social Care and Health Scrutiny Committee.

St Helens Borough Council Cabinet set to approve scrutiny report on ketamine use among young people
St Helens Borough Council's Cabinet will be presented with a report next week which sets out a series of recommendations to tackle the growing concern of ketamine use among young people.

Cabinet to consider major investment to expand SEND places at Mill Green School
St Helens Borough Council's Cabinet will meet next week to consider plans to significantly expand the number of places at Mill Green School in Parr, supported by a major investment in facilities for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

St Helens Borough students celebrate GCSE results
Students across St Helens Borough are celebrating after receiving their GCSE results.

St Helens residents invited to explore Adult Community Learning opportunities
As the new academic year approaches, St Helens Borough Council's Adult and Community Learning (ACL) service is hosting a series of information events for residents eager to develop new skills, build confidence, or explore a new career.
New facilities open at Lea Green Station following £10 million upgrade
New facilities at Lea Green Railway Station have opened for customers, following a £10 million upgrade as part of the Southern Gateway project.

Leaders Blog: Celebrating achievements, honouring our heroes, and enjoying the summer in St Helens
As summer reaches its peak, there's been a lot happening across St Helens — from commemorative ceremonies to award winning parks and heartfelt farewells.

Textiles recycling banks roll out following successful trial
New textiles recycling banks are popping up in locations across the borough following a successful trial to prevent clothes, shoes and recyclable materials from ending up in landfill.

St Helens Launches "Safe Nights, Great Places" Campaign to Highlight Safety, Community and a Thriving Night-Time Economy
Safe Nights, Great Places highlights the borough as a vibrant, welcoming and safe place to enjoy an evening out - at a time of exciting transformation for the town centres.

Home plans put forward to support young people preparing to leave care
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.

£29,000 invested in knife crime education in St Helens Borough schools
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.