News
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First community hub for St Helens Borough brings services to the doorstep
The doors have opened to St Helens Borough's first Community Hub, offering residents a wide range of services right on their doorstep.
St Helens Heritage Festival to return this May
St Helens Heritage Festival is back this May - bigger and better than ever before.

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.

Funding applications open to support community-led libraries in St Helens Borough
St Helens Borough Council has today (Tuesday 15 April) launched a grants scheme to support residents and community groups to provide library facilities in their area.