The names associated with the history of our borough are often male industrialists (Gamble, Beecham, Pilkington). They left an important legacy but through our Blue Plaque scheme we want to tell the hidden stories and commemorate brave & pioneering women like Hannah Rosbotham 👇

Today Andy Bowden and I joined a volunteer training session for the new Food Pantry in Parr. The model offers dignity and choice to residents, with wraparound support from a range of services. Thank you to all partners & the core team Cath, Anita and Dennis 🙌

Don't forget, Our HAF Funded Pop Up Darts Sessions start Monday 22nd July in the Town Centre (The Old That's Entertainment Shop). Use the links to book your FREE place. We're there ALL SUMMER!!! Morning - eventbrite.co.uk/e/pop-up-darts… Afternoon - eventbrite.co.uk/e/pop-up-darts…

Fantastic family morning canoeing on the Sankey Canal with St Helens Canoe Club, St Helens Active Lives & Sports Development & RotaryStHelens 🛶 It’s one of the crown jewels of our local heritage as the oldest stretch of canal in the UK - thank you to all local groups who support its use and restoration🌳

Same day as the Carnival of Creativity with @STHLibraries TheWorldofGlass so it’s going to be a great day in St Helens town centre! 🌞

Beautiful and busy morning in St Helens. Paul Cookson gave us a great start to the Carnival of Creativity at TheWorldofGlass. It’s a full day of stories, films, art, music & crafts for all ages. Come and join us and visit the pop-up market in Church Sq as well 🙌

The #StHelens Classic Car Show to roll up in Church Square this Saturday 10am-4pm! Don’t miss it! # StHelens ! ❤️

Great events throughout #StHelens this weekend!

🗞️ Thanks to a The National Lottery Heritage Fund grant as part of the 'Creative Underground' project, coordinated by our Archive Service, Sankey Canal Restoration Society have been able to publish a fascinating new book on recent excavation works to England's first industrial canal. Full story 👇

Good meeting of the Parr Forum last night, our regular catch up with local voluntary, community, faith and education sector partners. Such a passionate & knowledgeable group - all committed to Parr & great to see so much partnership working & outreach 🙌

All of us in the St Helens Labour family are shocked and devastated at this news. We will miss Linda hugely and our thoughts are with Mike and the rest of the family 💔

It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Councillor Linda Maloney MBE. Read more, including a tribute from council leader, Anthony Burns, here: orlo.uk/8XstD

I along with everyone in our St Helens Labour family is devastated by the news that our much-loved colleague Cllr Linda Maloney MBE has passed away. A pioneering working class woman in local government, proudly Labour through thick and thin, and always a loyal friend.

The The Growth Company are hosting “Startups Sips” on Friday 8th November at 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Location: Century House, Hardshaw St #StHelens It’s a relaxed and informal way to meet other local startups, exchange ideas, and enjoy a coffee or two!

Out campaigning with Anneliese Midgley MP @DavidBainesMP M Andy Bowden for the Blackbrook by-election following the sad death of our friend and colleague Linda Maloney. So pleased that Sally Yeoman MBE is our candidate with her fantastic record of community action 🌹

Proud of our innovative use of UKSPF funding to support next generation of entrepreneurs with The Teenage Market. Like our partnership with K I N D R E D it’s part of our inclusive growth strategy to encourage home-grown businesses, support high streets & broaden our economic base

⚽️Free Football Sessions (11-16) Parr Sports & Community Centre Every Monday 5pm - 6pm Starting Monday 24th February ⛏️Our community arm, Town in the Town, has partnered with Coalfields Regeneration Trust to deliver FREE football sessions. *For more info see the attached posters* #TownTeam #ExTerraLucem #Parr

We're thrilled to announce the return of the 2025 St Helens Business Expo! Wed 7th May, 10am-2pm Totally Wicked Stadium If you are interested in exhibiting email [email protected] or register to attend as a guests for FREE here lnkd.in/eXJ3hiVH

Liverpool City Region’s Destination Partnership board member Cllr Kate Groucutt shares her favourite place for #EnglishTourismWeek25, Haydock Park Races. A premier sporting venue in St Helens, it attracts racing fans from across the UK, showing them the thrill of championship racing.

Huge congratulations to the girls from schools across our borough who represented St Helens & Knowsley U13s and became national champions on Sunday! ⚽️ 🏆