Jonathan Kearney

Despite a significant reduction in the number of COVID cases since the turn of the year it is vital everyone…

Knowsley residents are being asked to have their say on local services or issues they feel require closer examination. A…

The NHS COVID-19 vaccination bus will be visiting locations across Knowsley, helping to make the vaccine even more accessible to…

Knowsley Council is supporting Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week, which launched on Monday. According to the NHS, every two minutes…

As we are preparing to hopefully move to the next step in the Government’s roadmap to recovery from 17 May…

Further photos have been issued showing the extensive progress which is being made on the new retail development in Kirkby…

Remember you must get tested 5 days after your attendance so that your results feed into the Event Research Programme.…

There has been a great response to Census 2021, but it is important everyone is counted and that includes students.…

A Kirkby business owner who moved into a larger unit in Kirkby Shopping Centre says the expansion has gone better…

Knowsley Council has appointed Jenny Rollinson as Assistant Executive Director – Adult Social Care. Jenny has worked at the Council…

All three Knowsley walk-in centres will extend their operational hours from Monday 3 May 2021. However, in order to comply…

PLEASE NOTE: THIS ARTICLE HAS NOW BEEN ARCHIVED AND THE DATA CONTAINED BELOW IS NO LONGER UP-TO-DATE. Knowsley’s latest Outbreak…

Knowsley Council has appointed Andrew Donaldson as Executive Director (Communities and Neighbourhoods). Andrew brings over 30 years of local government…

Knowsley Council is supporting a campaign that has been launched by the Electoral Commission and Crimestoppers,  to help prevent electoral…

For many, the gradual easing of lockdown means more opportunity to meet with friends and family and take part in…

Knowsley Working Well has secured additional funding from Knowsley’s Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF) to assist local businesses (SME’s) and…

Sylvester Primary Academy in Huyton has been awarded the Wellbeing Award for Schools. Assessors said wellbeing was an integral part…

There has been a fantastic response to Census 2021. Nine out of ten households across England and Wales have completed…

Whilst the Knowsley Flower Show, Feelgood Festival and Elizabethan Fayre will not be taking place this year, Knowsley Council is…

A young person with autism says she’s “excited about what the future holds” after securing a full-time job with the…

Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership is hosting a week of virtual events to raise awareness of neglect of children and young…

The deadline for postal votes for the forthcoming elections is approaching. Knowsley Council must be in receipt of postal applications…

Libraries across Knowsley have resumed some services following the further easing of national restrictions from Monday 12 April 2021. Following…

Over 150 young people in Knowsley will be supported into apprenticeships this year as part of the Knowsley Apprentice scheme.…

Enabling works will commence on the proposed new train station on Headbolt Lane in Kirkby. The proposed new station at…

Details regarding the Knowsley Better Together Hardship Fund were approved at Cabinet tonight. The £2.5m fund aims to support residents…

A number of alternative venues across Knowsley will be used for polling stations this year to ensure they are COVID-secure.…

Huyton Village Centre’s transformation is well underway and now a group of businesses have established the Huyton Village Traders’ Association…

Over the last few months, many residents have been staying at home, working from home, studying at home, and shopping…

Knowsley’s Youth Justice Partnership, including the Youth Offending Service, has recently undertaken a self-assessment process which has confirmed that the…

Census day was yesterday (21 March), but it is vital those who have not yet completed, do so as soon…

The 23 March is a date which many people may not instantly recognise as being worthy of any sort of…

Debt charity StepChange has launched Debt Awarness Week to raise awareness of problem debt and remind people that free, impartial…

The last year has been extremely challenging for everyone. Many residents may now have been working from home for a…

Eligible businesses can now apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help them adapt to new customs and tax…

At the Council’s Budget meeting earlier this month, the establishment of a £2.5m Knowsley Better Together Hardship Fund was announced.…

Knowsley Councillors unanimously agreed to award the Honorary Freedom of the Borough to St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS…

Primary school children in Kirkby are being offered the chance to have their artwork on display in Kirkby town centre.…

Just 15 months after acquiring assets in Kirkby town centre, Knowsley Council is getting ready to hand over new retail…

Knowsley’s Greystone footbridge will join more than a hundred buildings and landmarks across England and Wales by lighting up purple…

Shoppers at Hillside Road in Huyton can look forward to two new businesses opening their doors in the coming weeks.…

A new initiative has launched in Cheshire & Merseyside which aims to give local people with lived experience of self-harm…

A much-loved Kirkby business is expanding its operations in the town. Little Angels Boutique, which sells children’s clothing, is moving…

Knowsley Council has agreed an extended Corporate Plan to continue to deal with the impact of COVID-19 and the exit…

Shoppers are being encouraged to give the gift of local by buying a Knowsley Town Centres Gift Card this Mother’s…

Plans for a new station at Headbolt Lane in Kirkby have received a major funding boost. An additional £66m from…

Parents across Knowsley are to receive a letter reminding them of the importance of completing Census 2021. The letter to…

Knowsley Deaf Services is hosting weekly online drop-in sessions for residents to access free support. Every Friday from 10am to…

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is issuing a warning about a website advertised on Google search results that offers…

As Census Day approaches, Knowsley Trading Standards is helping make residents aware of potential scams from cold callers. The Office…

Partners in Knowsley and St Helens have come together to secure £753,000 of funding to support children’s mental health in…

Census 2021 will be key to making sure the big decisions on the future of our hospitals, schools, transport and…

Over the last 7 days (11-18 February), Knowsley’s local policing team has issued more than 98 Fixed Penalty Notices to…

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges for residents across Knowsley. With many coping with job losses, being furloughed, home…

The transformation of Huyton Village Centre has taken another step forward with a further grant allocation being awarded for the…

A new initiative to encourage more members of the public to take up sign language as an extra language and…

Victims of crime in Knowsley are being urged to share their experience of the support they received in order to…

Police conducted a high visibility open land search around Court Hey Park in Huyton on Monday (15 February) following reports…

A scheme to support long-term unemployed residents back into work  has secured £3.4m funding to enable its work to continue…

Knowsley Council and Merseyside Police are urging residents not to suffer in silence if they are experiencing domestic abuse. This…

The Office for National Statistics – which runs Census 2021 – is working with Knowsley Borough Council to deliver a…

Three community organisations in Knowsley are to benefit from the Council’s Community Empowerment Fund 2020/21. Knowsley Vale Amateur Boxing Club,…

A further £2m fund to contribute to the costs of taxi licences has been announced by the Liverpool City Region…

Loan sharks preying on people looking for love online. The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) has received reports that…

A number of elections are scheduled to take place on Thursday 6 May. In Knowsley, this includes 17 Council seats,…

Three Knowsley community projects are to benefit from the Liverpool City Region’s Community Environment Fund. The Littlewoods of Stockbridge Association…

Aerial photos of the new retail development in Kirkby clearly show the good progress which continues to be made at…

A new £10m round of top-up grants will be made available for all 1,500 businesses supported by the first two…

Huyton-born actress Eithne Browne will host the 2020 Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity awards. The awards, which will be…

This past year has seen a huge change in the way many of us live and work. With more people…

Full bus routes have resumed in Kirkby following disruption to services caused by anti-social behaviour. Merseyside Police have worked with…

Housebuilding in Knowsley is helping to generate increased revenues for investment in Council services. The Council forecast a surplus of…

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet agreed recommendations from the Children’s Scrutiny Committee following a review of Early Help and Parental Support in the borough.

This article was updated on Wednesday 20 January (4.45pm) The region is currently experiencing heavy rainfall, which is causing disruption…

Knowsley residents on a low income may be eligible for support with their water bill. The United Utilities Back on…

Knowsley residents at risk of fuel poverty can access support to help make their homes more energy efficient. Knowsley residents…

Victims of domestic abuse can now access support from thousands of pharmacies across the UK following the launch of the…

Knowsley residents could benefit from warmer homes and have their heating or electrics improved thanks to the Warm Homes Scheme.…

With the rising rates of COVID cases in Knowsley, particularly with residents aged 17-24 years, young people are being urged…

The NHS has produced guidance for people who suspect they have coronavirus and need to self-isolate at home. The guide…

Local men, Alan and Ian, have joined others across Cheshire and Merseyside to bravely shared their stories of their struggles…

Whether or not you celebrate Christmas your mental health may be particularly affected around this time of year. The additional…

Local resident Catherine Rugen became one of the first people in Knowsley to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, on Wednesday 16…

Education, skills training, external communications and mental health were among the areas under scrutiny by the Council’s four Scrutiny Committees…

The Council would like to thank the Knowsley residents who have completed their Housing Needs Surveys over the last few…

National kinship care charity Grandparents Plus  is offering dedicated, free support, information, and advice for kinship carers across the borough who…

Wednesday 2 December marked the end of the second national lockdown and re-opening of the majority of businesses across Knowsley’s…

A gift card that can be used across Knowsley’s three town centres has been launched in time for Christmas. The…

Knowsley residents are being invited to have their say and shape the future of the Liverpool City Region, as plans…

The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) have launched a new campaign aimed at tackling illegal money lending on the…

Every winter millions of people across the UK struggle to stay warm and healthy at home. Rising energy costs, low…

Officers in Huyton are introducing a Section 60 order today following the shooting of a 17-year-old male on Wednesday evening…

The festive season is well underway and many of you will be buying your Christmas presents online. Shopping online can…

This year has been challenging for everyone. Many of us will be hoping to reunite with friends and family over…

This year has been a very challenging year for everyone, but, despite the pandemic, Knowsley Council is continuing to deliver…

Progress is still being made on the Kirkby town centre retail development despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Knowsley Council is committed…

With the temptations of the festive season almost upon us, there are lots of ways we can keep our hearts…

Eligible Knowsley-licensed taxi and private hire drivers can now apply for a one-off support payment from Knowsley Council. Knowsley-licensed drivers…

Knowsley Council has begun a consultation on how social housing is allocated and are asking tenants and future tenants, residents,…

Eligible businesses forced to close as a result of the latest national lockdown and Tier 3 restrictions can now access…