St Helens Council appoints new Assistant Chief Executive

Rob Huntington has been appointed to the role of Assistant Chief Executive by St Helens Council. Rob is currently the Group Director...

Widnes planning applications submitted to Halton Council

AN application has been submitted for the addition of a single storey glass canopy at Cranshaw Hall Farm in Cranshaw Lane in Widnes. The applicant is Mr Barrow...

Young writers awarded in eco-themed library writing competition

Budding young writers have been awarded for taking part in a writing competition with St Helens Libraries, themed around environmental issues.   The Super Writers: Be an Eco Hero...

Stunt display team will do the trick at this year’s Newton Town Show

Organisers are adding the final touches to a packed programme of events as part of next month’s (August) Newton Town Show.   Held annually in Newton-le-Willows’ Mesnes Park, Newton...

Unveiling future of £1.6bn glass industry

Article date - 26 June 2019 Glass sector plans for a multi-million-pound research centre which will shape the way forward for the industry over the next century are...

New digital service gives library members round the clock access to thousands of books

Article date - 22 October 2018 Digital service, BorrowBox has been introduced to St Helens Libraries Service – giving avid readers 24/7 access to a wide range of...

FLOOD DEFENCES DEPLOYED AHEAD OF STORM DENNIS

Bewdley, Worcestershire are the first to deploy flood defences in preparation for Storm Dennis.  Sea levels continue to rise and weather warnings...

College Street desilting works to start this Monday

A £330,000 scheme will be undertaken to help reduce the flood risk at one of St Helens’ flooding hotspots - Gerards Bridge, College Street.

Earlestown Town Hall regeneration begins as plans submitted for demolition of outbuildings

A series of public engagement events will begin on Friday 7 February for residents to help shape the future use of Earlestown Town Hall, as...

Council and partners work to help children at risk from gangs

Drug and alcohol charity Addaction and Halton Borough Council are  working together  to prevent young people being trapped in lives of crime and exploitation. New project ‘Risk and Resilience’ is...

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