St. Helens Metropolitan Borough Council6 days ago'My hair salon may not survive town regeneration'A hairdresser says renovation work in St Helens town centre is causing a massive drop in customers.6 days ago4 Feb 2026Liverpool City Region's local elections in 2026People living in four of Liverpool City Region's six boroughs will head to the polls on 7 May.4 Feb 202614 Jan 2026Three Wirral councillors defect to Reform UKKathryn and Andrew Hodson and Graham Davies will form the party's first group on the authority.14 Jan 20261 Jan 2026'Fostering 62 children has been a privilege'Sue and Dave Cook from St Helens have both been awarded MBEs for their services to fostering.1 Jan 202617 Nov 2025Workers removing flags face 'unacceptable' abuseSeveral councils say workers have been verbally abused in the street for taking the flags down.17 Nov 202513 Nov 2025Council leader denies sculpture is 'embarrassment'Leader Anthony Burns denies St Helens Council is embarrassed about the giant Dream scupture.13 Nov 202511 Nov 2025Plan to turn popular woods into cemetery approvedCampaign group Save Whiston Woods says there were 1,500 objections to Knowsley Council's plans.11 Nov 20255 Sep 2025Council approves measures to tackle ketamine useA report has revealed a rise in use of the Class B drug in St Helens, particularly among young people.5 Sep 202528 Apr 2025Demolition plans for former swimming poolThe swimming pool and centre has been closed since 2019 but will now be torn down.28 Apr 2025...