A Children’s Home in Knowsley has passed its most recent Ofsted inspection with flying colours, moving from ‘requires improvement’ back to ‘Good’.
Gemma Melling
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There has never been a better time to find out more about the difference you could make to a child or young person’s life.
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We’ll be bringing you live updates as the votes are counted on Friday, 6 May, and all the results as they come in.
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Save the date – Knowsley Business Awards are back after a two-year absence due to the pandemic.
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Knowsley is one of 75 local authorities to secure Best Start for Life funding, to improve access to targeted and specialist services to support children and families.
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Wanted: Dance groups & schools to take part in a mass dance project as part of Knowsley’s Borough of Culture year.
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With shops relocating or opening up, new food and drink outlets and an engaging events programme, there are lots of reasons to visit Huyton Village Centre.
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The Household Support Fund has been extended by a further six months, and is now available to Knowsley families until the end of September 2022.
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Heidi, a pupil at Malvern Primary, has been selling her handmade Easter Chicks to raise money for child refugees.
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More than £160,000 in grants to community projects was agreed by councillors at a meeting of Knowsley’s Cabinet tonight.
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A meeting of Knowsley Council took place on Wednesday 23 March 2022. Here’s what was agreed.
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Councillors tonight voted to bestow the highest honour the council can give onto Sir George, by making him an Honorary Freeman of the Borough.
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An exciting new chapter has begun at Bowring Park, where a new operator has big plans to improve the park and its golf offer.
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After setting up a successful business, two Huyton men have used their success to make a generous donation to support Swanside Community Centre.
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The increase in payments to those who foster directly for the council are in recognition of the amazing contribution they give to support local young people.
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A council run home which offers short-break care for children in Knowsley has been graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
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Knowsley Council and its partners have been out in Page Moss today taking action on reports of rats and offering advice on how to prevent them.
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When it comes to rats, prevention is better than cure. Here’s everything you need to know about how you – and the council – can work together to prevent infestations.
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The Government has announced a “Homes for Ukraine programme” which allows people in the UK to offer a home to Ukrainian refugees.
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After two “long and challenging” years, Knowsley’s Outbreak Management Board has decided to step down from its regular meetings.
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Following a thorough recruitment process, Alison Lee has been appointed Knowsley’s Place Director, on the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board.
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Knowsley Council has launched an online Book of Solidarity for anyone wishing to express their thoughts and feelings about the unfolding conflict in Ukraine.
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If you’ve been watching the plight of people in Ukraine and want to do something to help, here’s how you can do it.
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Knowsley Council has been investing in the future of Bowring Park, including a loan to the company that will run it. Here’s why.
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A virtual recruitment event for anyone interested in a rewarding career as a foster carer takes place on Tuesday, March 1.
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With three storms hitting Knowsley in one week, Council Leader Graham Morgan has praised the swift response of the council and its partners.
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The school has been praised for its use of technology to help enhance pupils’ learning.
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Knowsley Council has formally objected to proposals for a medical waste facility just outside the borough’s boundary – here’s why.
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Find out more about Knowsley Parent Carer Voice – a community of people in the borough who have children with SEND.
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Knowsley Council is making payments to frontline care workers in the borough, in recognition of their work throughout the pandemic.
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Knowsley’s Outbreak Management Board met on 3 February to discuss the latest COVID-19 figures in the borough.
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This prestigious event, which raises funds for the Mayor of Knowsley’s Charity, and Willowbrook Hospice, includes a delicious three course meal, a raffle and auction, live music and a DJ.
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Knowsley businesses affected by Omicron but excluded from the main Government support scheme can now access funding from the Liverpool City Region.
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At the meeting, the Board reviewed the latest data available and updates on the current level of COVID-19 cases in the Borough.
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At the meeting, the Board reviewed the latest data available and updates on the current level of COVID-19 cases in the Borough.
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Following conversations on social media about reports of Asylum Seekers being accomodated in the Suites Hotel, Knowsley, the Council has clarified some of the answers to questions being raised.
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Home Bargains are about to open a brand new, larger store in Kirkby – creating 40 jobs and safeguarding an existing 25. Here’s what to expect…
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Adult learning provision in Knowsley continues to be Good, a recent Ofsted inspection has confirmed.
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The Board reviewed the latest data available and updates on the current level of COVID-19 cases in the borough.
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Care leavers in Knowsley are receiving Christmas hampers created especially for them thanks to Foster Carers in Knowsley.
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Knowsley’s Outbreak Management Board met on Thursday, 25 November, 2021 to discuss the latest COVID-19 data for the borough.
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10 families are being supported whilst emergency repair works are carried out on their homes in Whiston.
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Knowsley Council will retain its ‘Requires Improvement’ judgement following a recent Ofsted Inspection of Children’s Services.
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From 29 November, new UK-wide measures come into force following recent avian flu outbreaks – and anyone who keeps birds or poultry must comply.
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A member of staff who plays an “integral role” in life at Plantation Primary in Halewood was an award winner this year.
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Congratulations to Plantation Primary in Halewood, which is shortlisted in this year’s awards.
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You can now watch all Knowsley Council’s meetings live online – find out when the next meeting is and how to tune in.
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Knowsley Council’s Cabinet met on 17 November, 2021. Here’s what was on the agenda – and how you can watch how the discussions unfolded.
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The Board met to discuss the latest COVID-19 figures for Knowsley, and how the vaccination roll out was progressing.
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To mark Armistice Day 2021 in Knowsley, a number of Civic Acts of Remembrance are taking place across the borough. Here are all the details you need.
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Knowsley’s Outbreak Management Board met to review the latest COVID-19 data in the borough.
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The board met to discuss the latest COVID-19 figures and trends for Knowsley.
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Jobs and investment have been secured for the long term after it was confirmed that Ford’s Halewood plant has been chosen to lead the production of the company’s pioneering ‘e-drive’ transmissions product.
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The Board met on Saturday, 30 September to discuss the latest COVID-19 figures for Knowsley and identify actions needed.
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Following a break due to the pandemic, two support groups which support people in the Knowsley who are living with hearing loss or Tinnitus are starting up again.
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The council’s £2.5m Knowsley Better Together Hardship Fund continues to support people in the borough.
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Pupils across the borough have been celebrating their results and planning their next steps after collecting GCSE grades this morning.
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Here’s how to enjoy a virtual tour around the gardens of some of Knowsley Flower Show’s top growers this weekend…
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Knowsley Council has moved to clarify its position regarding the support it has provided to traders at Kirkby Market.
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A proposal to invest in projects and services to improve lives in Knowsley have been agreed by the council’s Cabinet.
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The money from Knowsley Council will help attract more customers into town centres and support Knowsley businesses to create jobs.
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Mill Dam Park in Kirkby is currently undergoing an upgrade. Here’s what’s happening and how residents can be involved.
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Find out about all the activities that are planned for Knowsley this summer!
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If your bin hasn’t been collected on time recently, this is why.
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Cllr Christine Bannon is Knowsley’s new Cabinet Member for Health – and with a background working in the NHS, she’s more than ready for the challenges of her new role…
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Here’s what you need to know about Cllr Louise Harbour, Knowsley Council’s first ever female deputy leader and new Cabinet member for Adult Social Care.
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Knowsley’s Outbreak Management Board has formally requested that the local CCG make rapid improvements to its vaccine roll out across the borough.
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The council’s Knowsley Works team has been given the green light to deliver the £11.9m Restart programme to tackle unemployment in the borough.
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Councillors were updated on Knowsley Council’s current budget position, which was significantly impacted by COVID in 2020/2021.
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The council hopes to encourage all parents and pupils to strive for full attendance at school in order to achieve their full potential.
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A string of thriving bars and restaurants have now opened in Huyton Village – here’s what’s new… and what’s still to come!
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It has been four years since an act of terrorism took 22 lives in Manchester – they will be remembered on the anniversary this Saturday.
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Cllr Graham Morgan was re-confirmed as Leader of Knowsley Council at its AGM, with other key positions all decided, too.
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We now have the full set of results in the Knowsley Local Elections. Here’s how the count unfolded…
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Councillors met to agree the council’s budget for the year ahead – and agreed to some significant investments, too.
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The council hopes to break down barriers and encourage more people who identify as LGBT+ to consider fostering or adoption.
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If you’re baking cakes or selling afternoon teas or takeaway Sunday roasts as a business, remember you need to register with the council.
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Plans for a substantial new residential development in Knowsley have moved forward with the approal of three major planning applications.
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Three major planning applications for new family housing in Halewood were approved on 11 February 2021. Here’s what you need to know.
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Five Knowsley schools were among those recognised at a virtual awards evening which took place on Friday, 29 January.
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Not enough people qualify for Government grants to help them when self-isolating, Knowsley Council is warning.
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Council officers worked through the night visiting 50 different locations across the borough to minimise the impact of Storm Christoph.
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Here’s what you need to know about the rules which must be followed during the national lockdown.
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Cllr Graham Morgan has urged everyone in Knowsley to “dig deep” as a new national lockdown comes into effect.
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England is to return to a full national lockdown and we are all being asked to stay at home. Find out more.
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The funding, from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, will support the second phase of Knowsley Council’s regeneration of Kirkby Town Centre.
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Measures have been introduced to allow visits to care homes in Knowsley to take place safely. Read more.
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A plan to accelerate the transformation of Huyton Village Centre has been agreed by councillors.
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Mexican restaurant chain Taco Bell is the latest big name to confirm it will be opening in Kirkby as part of the council’s town centre redevelopment.
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The empty former RSPCA building in Kirkby will be demolished as the redevelopment of Kirkby Town Centre continues.
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The borough has begun to receive its allocation of quick-result ‘lateral flow’ Covid-19 tests. Here’s how you could help by getting tested, even without any symptoms.
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The Prescot theatre has been given extra support as part of funding designed to protect the UK’s culture and heritage sector from the economic impact of COVID-19.
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Cllrs Graham Morgan and Sean Donnelly were amongst the first in Knowsley to take a SMART test after it was launched in the borough.
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Stars are being displayed in windows all over Kirkby as the community comes together to spread a little Christmas cheer.
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Christmas lights are shining out in the borough’s town centres as shops, cafes and restaurants prepare to partially reopen when lockdown ends.
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Large chunks were taken from the fairway at Bowring Park when someone decided they would not wait until after lockdown to use the course.
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Covid may have delayed this year’s awards, but these schools have still been recognised for their outstanding efforts, despite the pandemic.
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A time-capsule filled with Liverpool FC memorabilia has been buried at the site of its new Training Centre in Kirkby, to mark the official opening.
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With Knowsley in need of more foster carers because of the impact of Covid-19, you’re being asked to consider whether foster caring could be the career for you.
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Data which went ‘missing’ but has now been added to official figures means that Knowsley’s true rate of Covid-19 infection is even higher than previously thought.