Halton

  • Rootstock - For All People In Halton To Discover, Celebrate, And Connect

     

    Join Trinity Safe Space for a vibrant series of workshops, in venues across Runcorn and Widnes, designed to embrace the rich diversity of our community.

    With funding from Culture 26; Made in Halton Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Metro Mayor.

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  • Child Safety Week 2026: Making Prevention Possible

     

    Child Safety Week returns from 1 – 7 June 2026, Halton Council are encouraging everyone to raise awareness of how we can keep children safe.

    In Halton, hospital data shows that A&E attendance rates are among the highest in England - particularly for children under five - and this is reflected in higher hospital admission rates. The leading cause of emergency admissions for children is accidental injury, many of which are preventable.

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  • New Mental health Drop-In – Warrington & Halton Support Hub

     

    The Warrington & Halton Support Hub provides free, out-of-hours mental health support to residents aged 18 and over.  The experienced team offer non-clinical emotional, social, and practical support to people in a mental health crisis, as well advice, guidance, and information to support wellbeing.  

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  • Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Training

     

    Get ready to level up your communication skills and make every interaction count at the MECC Half Day training!

     

    A MECC interaction can take a matter of minutes and is not intended to add to existing busy workloads, rather, it is structured to fit into and complement existing engagement approaches. You do not need to be an expert to have a simple conversation that could make a significant and lasting difference!

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  • Free ‘Best Start in Life’ Summit for VCFSE Sector in Halton - 16 July

     

    Halton Borough Council’s Family Hubs team is inviting local voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations to attend a free borough-wide summit focused on giving children the best start in life.

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  • Free Creative Writing Course for Adult Learners

     

    A free 12-week Creative Writing course is starting this September at Kingsway Learning Centre in Widnes, offering adults the chance to learn how to write a short story from scratch in a friendly, supportive environment.

    Led by published authors, the course is perfect for beginners, with all resources provided and no prior experience needed.

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  • Have Your Say: Ageing Well Forum in Halton

     

    Organisations supporting older people across Halton are being invited to share their views on a potential new “Ageing Well professional forum”.

    Kathryn Anderson, the Health Improvement Specialist for Age Well within Public Health, is exploring how best to support those working with older adults and wants to understand whether a dedicated network would be beneficial.

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  • What Keeps Me Well - Halton Mental Health Alliance Conference

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    What Keeps Me Well - Halton Mental Health Alliance Conference!

    Join us at The Heath on the 20th of May from 10:30am for the Halton Mental Health Alliance Conference.

    We have guest speakers, interactive sessions, and stallholders.

    Don't miss out, book you place now. 

    What Keeps Me Well - Halton Mental Health Alliance Conference | Halton & St Helens VCA

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  • Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum - Special Offer

     

    Throughout May, June and July, Catalyst are offering specially discounted admission rates for to anyone living in the borough of Halton of £5 per person! No booking necessary just pay at reception.

    Proof of address (i.e. driving licence or a utility bill) required upon entry.

    Take up this offer for a fun family day out - they have so much to offer!

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  • Halton Holiday Activity Fund Programme - Apply for Free School Meals

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    Halton Holiday Activity Fund (HAF) Programme​​​​

    School holidays can be difficult for some families. The cost of extra food, childcare, and activities to keep children active and entertained can be challenging.

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