St Helens Borough Labour

07/09/2026

🚌 A new era for buses in St Helens!

The new yellow buses are now out on our streets — marking a major step forward as bus services return to public control.

This is something St Helens Labour has campaigned for over many years. It’s now becoming a reality thanks to years of lobbying and campaigning, the leadership of Labour Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram, and the support of a Labour Government and our MPs David Baines MP and Marie Rimmer MP

As Cllr Keith Laird says:

“For years, St Helens Labour has been campaigning for our buses to work for the people who rely on them every single day.”

Public control means we can work towards a bus network that puts passengers first — with better reliability, better connections, affordable fares and services that work for our communities.

This is a big change, and we’re proud that St Helens is leading the way. 🌹

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02/09/2026

🌈 SPONSOR ST HELENS PRIDE 2027 🌈

The date is set! St Helens Pride returns on Saturday 5th June 2027 💛🌈

Next year, we want to make St Helens Pride our biggest and best yet — bringing our community together to celebrate visibility, inclusion, belonging and community cohesion.

But we can’t do it alone. We need the support of local businesses, organisations and partners who believe in what we’re building.

From sponsorship and financial support to partnerships and in-kind contributions, there are lots of ways to get involved.

Whether you’re a previous supporter or you’re thinking about joining us for the first time, we’d love to have a conversation.

📩 [email protected]

Come and be part of St Helens Pride 2027. 🌈💛

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...