Newton-Le-Willows, St Helen’s Borough Council
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PLACED’s engagement for Newton-le-Willows Plan for Neighbourhoods took place for 6 weeks between April and May 2025, and included pop-up events, self-led engagement, school workshops, and a dedicated online engagement platform. With strong support from the Neighbourhood Board, SHBC, local councillors, and representatives from local businesses and community organisations, the consultation reached 60,000 people (this includes website views, promotional materials distributed, and social media impressions).
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Public engagement for the Newton-le-Willows Plan for Neighbourhoods offered valuable insight into local priorities, challenges, and ambitions. Across online consultations, in-person events, school workshops, and targeted outreach, residents and stakeholders shared views on issues such as regenerating Earlestown Town Centre, improving transport links, and expanding youth opportunities. The response was highly positive, with a shared desire to see investment that revitalises the town while protecting its heritage and community spaces. Findings from PLACED’s engagement work directly informed the Strategic Case for Change and Vision developed by Layer.Studio and Hatch Associates, shaping the Neighbourhood Board’s Regeneration Plan and 4-Year Investment Plan.
“I wanted to thank the PLACED team for their contributions in making this
consultation successful, we are really pleased with the response numbers and
quality of responses”
Commissioned by St Helens Borough Council, PLACED worked alongside Layer.Studio and Hatch Associates to support the development of Newton-le-Willows’ Regeneration Plan and 4-Year Investment Plan. Backed by £20m of Plan for Neighbourhoods funding over the next decade, the project focuses on eight key themes including regeneration, housing, skills, and wellbeing. A dedicated Neighbourhood Board, made up of local representatives, was established to guide the process and ensure the community’s voice shaped priorities. Through workshops, pop-ups, drop-ins, and an interactive website, residents, businesses, and local groups were invited to share their ideas and aspirations for the town’s future.