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This page lists news articles that we have published in the last two weeks. To see articles from earlier in the month and previous months, please visit our news archive, where you will also find a search tool.

Hoardings and road changes as St Helens regeneration enters new phase

The next stage of the ambitious transformation of St Helens town centre will see hoardings go up around the former Hardshaw Centre and bus station,

Egg-squisite artwork to be gifted to Ukrainian library

An egg-squisite piece of artwork has been commissioned by St Helens Library Service as part of an ongoing twinning partnership with a Ukrainian library.

St Helens temporary bus hub set to open

The next step in the creation of greener, more accessible and comfortable public transport facilities in the heart of a transformed St Helens town centre will see the existing bus station on Bickerstaffe Street close, following the last service on Saturday 17 May 2025.

Community invited to explore Parkside Link Road West ahead of official opening

Residents are invited to get a glimpse of the new Parkside Link Road West ahead of its official opening at a free community funday event.

Funding for Earlestown transformation approved by Cabinet

The transformation of Earlestown town centre is about to enter its construction stage following a decision by St Helens Cabinet meeting on 23rd April.

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.

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.

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