BIGGEST EVER GIRLS’ FOOTBALL FESTIVAL HELD ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY TO SUPPORT #LETGIRLSPLAY CAMPAIGN
St Helens Borough Council’s Sports Development and Active Lives service helped kick-off International Women’s Day celebrations today by hosting the biggest ever girls’ football festival as part of a national initiative run by the Football Association (FA). Held at Rainford High School, the event saw around 258 Y1 to Y6 pupils from 18 primary schools […]
Celebrated authors visit Manchester to spread love of reading this World Book Day
Children across Manchester are being inspired by their favourite authors to read more this World Book Day (7 March). Schools and libraries mark this occasion by making reading fun and accessible for thousands of children – as well as their parents – fostering a love of books from an early age. Events will be held […]
Volunteers prepare to roll up their sleeves for Great British Spring Clean
Thousands of volunteers are expected to spring into action after pledging to pick up litter across Manchester as part of a national campaign to keep their local communities clean. Keep Britain Tidy have kick-started their annual campaign, The Great British Spring Clean, to encourage residents to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in by […]
Sisterhood Soirée at St George’s Hall
Head to Liverpool’s St George’s Hall for a celebration of sisterhood at the Sisterhood Soirée Pop up Market, taking place on Saturday 9th March, from 10 AM to 3 PM, at the historic St George’s Hall. In honor of International Women’s Day, we invite you to come together to commemorate, connect, and champion women in […]
Elections are coming on 2 May – five things to know
On Thursday 2 May 2024 residents in Warrington will be able to vote at whole council, borough and parish elections and for the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Cheshire. Here’s five things you need to know about voting this May, whether it is in person, by post or by proxy: Find out more about […]
LIBRARY HOSTED WORLD BOOK DAY EVENT TO GROW COMMUNITY OF YOUNG READERS
Halton Lea Library is one of only 20 libraries receiving funding to host an exciting all-day event to help children read for pleasure. Those attending the event last week met authors Tọlá Okogwu and Louie Stowell and could exchange a World Book Day £1 token for a £1 book – for free! A partnership project […]
New vision launched for a “healthy, thriving Warrington”
A new plan has been launched to help improve the health and wellbeing of Warrington residents. The borough’s new Health and Wellbeing Strategy, called “Living Well in Warrington”, sets out a vision for Warrington to be a place where individuals, organisations and our communities all work together to improve health and wellbeing through the creation of […]
Manchester spending plan set out as 24/25 budget agreed against challenging backdrop for local government
The City Council today set its budget, including its element of Council Tax, for 2024/25 at a meeting of the Council (Friday 1 March). The budget focuses on key areas that will ensure the ongoing success of the city – and continues to support Manchester residents through the cost-of-living crisis. Following a challenging Government funding […]
PLANNING APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED FOR EARLESTOWN’S MARKET-LED REVIVAL
St Helens Borough Council and ECF (formerly The English Cities Fund) have submitted a Reserved Matters planning application to advance the next stage in the delivery of the regeneration of Earlestown. Under the proposals, the historic market town – home to the oldest working market in the country – will be equipped with a new […]
MTV EMAs expected to deliver major boost to Manchester’s economy this autumn
The news that MTV has chosen Manchester as host city for this year’s prestigious MTV EMAs has been welcomed by city leaders and partners, along with the anticipated multi-million-pound boost it is expected to provide for the local economy, whilst at the same time significantly boosting Manchester’s profile on the world stage. The MTV EMAs are held […]