St. Helens Metropolitan Borough Council3 days agoThree Wirral councillors defect to Reform UKKathryn and Andrew Hodson and Graham Davies will form the party's first group on the authority.3 days ago1 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 202519 Apr 2024St Helens great James Roby 'hugely humbled' by road honourThe former Saints captain says having a main road named after him is "something I will cherish".19 Apr 202427 Mar 2024Stars inspire comedy gritter names after appealGrit Astley, Sleetwood Mac and Jonny Snowmax are among the names suggested for three new gritters.27 Mar 2024...
