St Helens Borough Labour

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

Delivered by Labour!

| Transport history in the making for the Liverpool City Region

Starting this Sunday, buses in St Helens return to public control for the first time in 40 years.

What to expect:
🚍 Brand-new state-of-the-art buses
🚍Extended routes & higher evening/weekend frequencies
🚍 New X3 express service to Liverpool John Lennon Airport
🚍 5,000 more residents within short walking distance to stops

The rollout begins in St Helens before expanding across the entire region by 2027.

Find out more 👇

https://liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/historic-switch-to-publicly-controlled-bus-network-in-liverpool-city-region-starts-this-sunday

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

REFORM CHOOSE TO SCRAP SUPPORT FOR WORKING FAMILIES AND OUR HIGH STREETS

As families across St Helens deal with the cost of getting children ready for a new school year, the Reform administration has scrapped the school uniform grant — while also cancelling free town-centre parking.

Cllr Keith Laird, Leader of St Helens Labour Group, said:

“Stripping away the school uniform grant and cancelling free town centre parking reveals a complete disregard for the daily realities facing our community.”

These decisions affect real families, real children and real local businesses.

As Cllr Laird says: “When you squeeze family budgets and erect financial barriers around our high streets, everyone loses.”

Labour left the council with a stable foundation and over £150 million allocated for investment in schools, roads and town regeneration. These cuts are political choices — not financial necessities.

Read the full article here:

The St Helens Labour Group has issued a sharp response to the Reform-led council’s decision to dismantle vital financial support schemes, warning that abandoning these commitments leaves hundreds of local families facing severe back-to-school distress while directly undermining town centre busines...

28/08/2026

🌹 Local Labour leaders welcome Billinge & Seneley Green result

Following Labour’s victory in the Billinge and Seneley Green by-election, local Labour leaders have welcomed the election of Cllr Stephen Owen and paid tribute to everyone who played a part in the campaign.

David Baines MP said the result was “a great result for the people of Billinge and Seneley Green”, adding that Steve will work hard for every resident, however they voted.

Cllr Keith Laird, Leader of St Helens Labour Group, also praised Steve’s campaign and the hard work of Labour members and activists, saying the result brings both an opportunity and a responsibility to rebuild trust and put the people of the ward first.

And newly elected Cllr Stephen Owen has thanked residents, his campaign team and Labour activists for their support, pledging to work hard to deliver for Billinge and Seneley Green.

👉 Read the full reaction and all the comments here:

St Helens Labour has celebrated the election of Stephen Owen as the new Labour Councillor for Billinge and Seneley Green following a successful by-election campaign. The result sees Labour return to the ward with Stephen Owen securing victory and pledging to work hard for every resident across Billi...

27/08/2026

Massive Win in Billinge and Seneley Green! Hope won! Thank you everyone who voted for Steve Owen!

27/08/2026

Today’s the Day! Vote Steve Owen 🌹

27/08/2026

Polls are open until 10pm in Billinge and Seneley Green - vote Steve Owen today 🌹

Don’t forget to take your ID!

23/08/2026

Fantastic!

23/08/2026

Vote Steve Owen on Thursday the 27th of August 2026 🌹