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Free blood pressure testing for local residents as part of Know Your Numbers!...

St Helens Council is urging local residents to get their blood pressure checked for FREE as part of Know Your

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Knowsley takes part in National Fitness Day

On Wednesday, 27 September 2017 Knowsley Leisure & Culture Park is opening its doors for you to take part in

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The Road to Success with Adult and Community Learning

Do you want to gain qualifications, find a job or become a volunteer? St Helens Council’s Adult and Community Learning

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Dog owners convicted under microchipping legislation

Three St Helens residents have become the latest dog owners in the borough to be convicted under microchipping legislation. Between

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Junction 27 M6 Southbound closed due to vehicle fire

It has been reported by NW Motorway police that Junction 27 M6 Southbound is closed due to an earlier fire.

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Wasp numbers set to rise

An increase in wasp numbers has been predicted after the mixed summer weather, warns Knowsley Council’s Pest Control Service. The

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Full steam ahead for Maghull rail plans

Work has begun this week on the construction of a new railway station at Maghull North, which will give increased

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Council takes zero tolerance approach to fly-tipping and littering

As a result of a successful prosecution a man from Wigan has been fined for fly-tipping. Lee Watkin, of Marsden

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Have your say on community health services

A consultation into community health services for families, children and young people has opened. Start Well is a model of

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Showcase business event highlights booming Wigan Borough

A showcase event for business in Wigan Borough is once again set for success. The Wigan Business Expo is one

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Luxor Group purchases Barrow House

The developer is calling for start-ups and independent businesses to locate to ‘Luxor Plaza’. Luxor Group has agreed to acquire

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Council joins Tyred campaign

At the Council meeting last night (20 September 2017), Knowsley Councillors unanimously passed a Notice of Motion to support the

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Flood risk reduced and wildlife brimming over on the Ribble

Combining 2 nature reserves at Hesketh in Lancashire marks great step forward for conservation and flood resilience. A new scheme that

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St Helens Local History and Archives wins National Lottery support

St Helens Council Library Service has been awarded £86,400 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an exciting new project

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Haydock Library to deliver the very first St Helens ‘Fun Palaces’

Would you like to learn a new skill or discover a new interest? St Helens Library Service is delighted to

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Free access to sports and leisure facilities for Armed Forces personnel past...

As part of an ongoing programme centred on celebrating the achievements of our Armed Forces, St Helens Council has announced

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New parking facilities to get you on your bike

Cycling to Wigan town centre just got easier thanks to new parking facilities that residents will love. Eight custom heart-shaped

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“Some stark decisions to be made,” says Council Leader as St Helens Council...

At a cabinet meeting last week, St Helens Council proposed a number of changes to services in light of the

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Lime Street upgrade: Advice to commuters

Liverpool City Region (LCR) will remain ‘open for business’ when the first phase of a major transformation of Liverpool Lime

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‘Devo deal’ may be back on for Lancashire

Plans to form a Lancashire Combined Authority may be back on track after the majority of the county’s council leaders

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