September 2024

A plan to build revolutionary renewable energy technology for the borough's low-carbon heating needs has been reinforced by further funding.

A positive reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is reported by St Helens Borough Council, as its Climate Change Action Plan is renewed for the year ahead.

Building independence and confidence through training and help is a key focus of work to support young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) prepare for a bright future.

A keys handover celebrating an exciting new partnership between St Helens Borough Council and Kindred LCR has taken place, with Councillor Kate Groucutt 'handing over' keys to Kindred Place Lead, Christine Spriggs

Community groups and those with a keen interest in local history came together at Newton-le-Willows Library last week for a presentation and book launch to highlight recent excavation works to Sankey Canal - England's first industrial canal - as part of Heritage Open Days events.

As children and young people across the borough have returned to school, families are warned of the continued risk of measles for those not vaccinated.

St Helens Borough Council has coordinated a range of fascinating free events this September to mark the 30th Heritage Open Days, England's largest festival of culture and history.

A St Helens woman has shared her story on how grieving the loss of her daughter led to a return to education to pursue an ambition of becoming a teaching assistant through a St Helens Borough Council Adult Community Learning (ACL) course.

St Helens Ladies FC has been recognised by St Helens Borough Council with a blue plaque at the same site where they famously thrashed the then world's greatest team nearly 100-years ago.