As one of the areas of the UK with the highest rates of COVID-19, Knowsley is also noting a significant rise in the number of people over 60 testing positive for the virus.

Knowsley Council has confirmed that it will step in and fund free school meals during the forthcoming October half term break. The Council has also committed to supporting these children during the Christmas holidays too.

As the nights become darker earlier, Knowsley’s Road Safety team are sharing the important ‘Be Bright, Be Seen’ message.

KnowsleyFutures is a unique, online storytelling project that invites people who live and work in Knowsley to share their experiences of living through the Covid pandemic – and their hopes for the future.

It has been confirmed that gyms will no longer be included in Tier 3 restrictions in Liverpool City Region – and will be allowed to reopen. 

This week, Knowsley’s Crime and Communities Team and key partners continue to appeal to residents asking for information about those members of our communities who may be buying or selling fireworks illegally.

Throughout the October half-term holiday, children visiting Huyton, Kirkby and Prescot town centres will be able to hunt for ‘Monster Villains’.

Outdoor events for Remembrance Sunday have been cancelled following the introduction of restrictions to help reduce the spread of coronavirus.