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Knowsley has been confirmed as one of 18 areas of the country set to receive its share of more than …

Pride in Place funding for Knowsley explained.

The team provides intensive support and management oversight to individuals who may have complex needs, may not be eligible for …

Cllr Graham Morgan has responded to the Government’s new Waste Crime Action Plan, and what it might mean for Knowsley.

Anyone returning postal votes by hand (rather than posting via Royal Mail) must complete a postal vote return form, otherwise …

Here are the key dates you need if you want to register to vote, or apply for a postal or …

Knowsley are providing their feedback to a major consultation – Care Where We Live – which will feed in directly …

Families and individuals in Knowsley now have a new way to access support and information, with the launch of Knowsley …

Ofsted recently returned to Knowsley for its second monitoring visit, focussing on Child Protection, Children in Need and identifying risk.

The Mayor of Knowsley and Leader of Knowsley Council paid a special visit this week to a Knowsley charity supporting …

More action from Government is needed to tackle problems caused by illegal waste sites in Knowsley, the Council Leader told …

A Knowsley Council scheme which prevents tenants being made homeless when their landlord wishes to sell the property is to …

Working age adults in receipt of care and support in Knowsley will soon find they have more money in their …

The Kirkby Neighbourhood Board was established last year as part of the Government’s Pride in Place programme. 

The changes have been introduced following a public consultation and will mean a simpler, fairer and more generous Council Tax …

Knowsley Council Leader Cllr Graham Morgan has hit back directly at GMB Union following a protest at Council buildings today.

Nearly 700 responses were submitted as part of a consultation into the future use of the community building in Mill …

Have you ever thought about becoming a foster carer, but wondered what it’s really like? Now you can hear directly …

The Leader of Knowsley Council has this week met with the Environment Agency to pursue positive action on clearing 30,000 …

An illegal dump containing approximately 30,000 of waste has been discovered on private land adjacent to the M57 / A580 …

Merseyside Police are introducing a Section 34 Dispersal Zone in an area of Huyton this evening (Friday 6 February 2026) …

Owner and artist Lindsey Jones lives and works in Kirkby and turned her love of art into a way to …

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

Councillors in Knowsley have tonight in favour of a motion calling for Sir Noman Bettison to be stripped of his …

The award winning actor, producer and screenwriter sent an uplifting message direct to ‘kids in Kirkby’ following his latest award …

Customers of all major banks can visit the hub to carry out regular transactions such as withdrawals and deposits, checking …

GLD is a key measure in the UK’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for assessing if children are ready for …

The council’s Recycling Engagement Team brought a touch of festive magic to local libraries with a series of sustainable Christmas-themed …

More than 250 police officers are carrying out a large-scale policing operation, codenamed Operation Vanguard, in Stockbridge Village and Huyton …

Knowsley Council has appointed Mark Mirfin as its new Executive Director for Children’s Services (DCS).

A “whole Council” and whole system response approach was immediately adopted to ensure sustainable improvements can be made so that …

Knowsley Council’s robust approach to financial management has maintained a relatively stable financial position in recent years.

Knowsley Council’s official textile recycling partner, Roberts Recycling, recently delivered sustainability assemblies at Plantation Primary School in Halewood, supporting more …

The well-used Number 15 bus route in Huyton will be reinstated this week after work for complete emergency sewer repairs …

Check out the latest vacancies at Knowsley Council.

Knowsley Council is asking residents to back its proposals for new ward boundaries that would improve electoral equality across the …

Family run business Esposito’s has confirmed it is permanently closing its café at Mill Dam Park in Kirkby.

An electoral review is being carried out to make sure that each local councillor represents about the same number of …

Knowsley Council is reminding pupils and their parents / carers of the importance of attending school regularly.

The Council Tax Reduction Scheme helps households on a low income by reducing the amount of Council Tax they must …

A new ‘pop up’ offer – “In the Know”, run by Women in the Know – has opened in Kirkby …

At this time of the year, many bugs are in circulation, including Norovirus, also called the winter vomiting bug. Here’s …

Knowsley Council is supporting International Fraud Awareness Week (16-22 November 2025) which aims to reduce the impact of fraud by …

Liverpool City Region is set to receive £700m to build new social and affordable housing as part of a major …

Take a look at the latest vacancies at Knowsley Council.

Emergency Services were called to Knowsley Heights on Primrose Drive following reports that youths were directing fireworks at a block …

Merseyside Police and Knowsley Council are reminding individuals taking part in antisocial behaviour that criminal actions will have consequences, following …

Knowsley Council is reminding everyone that posts from the council will always come from official council accounts, not individual members …

The facts behind some false and misleading claims being circulated on social media.

A new strategy to address homelessness and rough sleeping in the borough has been agreed by Knowsley Council.

Adoption in Merseyside is tackling misconceptions around adoption, showing children who need to be adopted don’t need a ‘perfect home’ …

Knowsley Council is inviting residents aged 60 and over to a free road safety event on Wednesday, 5 November.

The Liverpool City Region Growth Plan is a roadmap to increasing wages, driving investment, raising living standards and providing better …

A special networking in event in Knowsley to promote the importance of workplace mental health.

Ofsted Inspectors have recently returned to Knowsley for a monitoring visit of Children’s Services. Here’s what they said.

Knowsley Council has successfully prosecuted the former owner and director of a Huyton takeaway for breaches of food hygiene legislation.

Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, has issued a statement on behalf of all the region’s leaders, following …

Knowsley Central Primary School has been shortlisted in the Most Inspirational Specialist School category at this year’s prestigious Educate Awards.

Come and meet the Foster4 Team, and find out more about becoming a foster carer for Knowsley Council.

Knowsley Council Leader, Cllr Graham Morgan, has welcomed news that the Government will underwrite a £1.5 billion loan guarantee to …

Find out more about The Kirkby Neighbourhood Board, which has been established to oversee £19.5m of funding for Kirkby. Here’s …

A new Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy aims to help tackle the causes of homelessness in the borough.

Students are invited to discover the courses on offer at All Saints Catholic High School in Kirkby at a Sixth …

The council have introduced an Experimental Parking Management Scheme in parts of Whiston where parking issues are regularly reported.

Applications for primary and secondary school places for September 2026 intake are open from 12 September 2025.

An ambitious plan to create more school places for pupils with SEND in Knowsley is progressing well, with the official …

Knowsley Council has clarified the position on flags being hung on council owned assets, such as lampposts.

Being a foster carer is home-based, flexible and a self-employed role that utilises your skills to make a positive impact …

Friends, family and residents of Roby Lodge Care Home came together for a lovely morning of socialising over a cuppa …

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Knowsley Council’s adult social care and support as being ‘Good’ – with ‘Good’ …

Ahead of the new academic year, the council is reminding all pupils, parents and carers of the importance of attending …

Students across Knowsley are picking up the borough’s best ever GCSE results today, with significant increases in pass rates recorded. …

Take a look at our roundup of photos and student success stories from GCSE results day 2025 in Knowsley.

Are you looking for your next career move? Take a look at what Knowsley Council has to offer – in …

Students are celebrating in Knowsley after collecting their A Level, T Level and other qualifications, and making plans for the …

Pre-loved uniforms for several Knowsley schools are now available at no cost to local families thanks to a recycling scheme …

Foster caring is home-based, flexible and a self-employed role that utilises your skills to make a positive impact on the …

Everyone is invited to a Positive Mental Health Coffee Morning this Friday (1 August) in Kirkby.

Knowsley will be joining a 3-minute silence at 3pm on Tuesday 29 July to mark one year on from the …

Knowsley Council are recruiting! Take a look at this week’s most recent vacancies.

A Prohibition Notice has today come into force at Beech and Willow Rise in Kirkby in response to serious fire …

Caring Connections, based in Kirkby, was officially recognised as one of the UK’s Top 100 Social Enterprises at a prestigious …

Exciting investment plans for Halewood have progressed after plans were submitted for major improvement works at Halewood Leisure Centre.

More Knowsley residents will have help heating their homes this winter thanks to changes to the Warm Homes Discount (WHD) …

A children’s home in Knowsley, run and managed by Knowsley Council, has been judged by Ofsted to be good in …

Flags on Knowsley Council buildings are being flown at half-mast today (3 July) as a mark of respect for the …

A new film captures special moments from the celebrations when justice campaigner Margaret Aspinall received Freedom of the Borough of …

It is estimated that more than 10,000 pensioners in Knowsley will benefit from changes to the eligibility criteria for Winter …

An additional 1,600 children in Knowsley could benefit from free school meals from next year as a result of national …

Knowsley Council has stepped in to offer support to residents of two privately owned tower blocks in Kirkby. Here’s what …

Government has pledged to work with Knowsley Council to offer support to residents of Beech & Willow Rise in Kirkby.

The meeting on Friday, 16 May, confirmed key roles and reflected on the past year.

Foster Care Fortnight is underway in Knowsley – a two week long celebration of the vital role played by foster …

Knowsley Council Leader, Cllr Graham Morgan has welcomed news of a new economic deal with the United States which will …

Leader of Knowsley Council, Cllr Graham Morgan, has issued a message of reassurance to communities in Knowsley that serious violence …

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is set to begin an Electoral Review of Knowsley Council, to ensure that …

If you love working with children and want to make a real difference to young lives, have you considered becoming …

Further to claims made on social media that a developer plans to build 730 homes on land in Knowsley Village, …

Have you thought about a career working in the media? We explore some of the roles available – from journalism …

Work is progressing well on a major improvement scheme for the East Lancashire Road (A580) at the junction with Moorgate …