Jonathan Kearney

Huyton’s regeneration plans take another step forward with the expansion of the food and drink offer in the Village Centre.…

A number of alternative venues across Knowsley will continue to be used as polling stations at the forthcoming May elections.…

A question was asked at this week’s Council meeting about the steps taken to evict a number of traders from…

At tonight’s Council meeting, the Leader of Knowsley Council highlighted a number of significant achievements and milestones reached over the…

Knowsley Council is continuing to deliver its priority of creating a  sustainable Borough as we recover from the pandemic. Pivotal…

As part of the Council’s constitution mid-year review, a recommendation to appoint an independent Chairperson for the Government and Audit…

Knowsley Council has been awarded £1.9m from the Government’s Household Support Fund which is being allocated through the Knowsley Better…

Knowsley Council has an ambitious ten year development plan for Huyton Village Centre. Whilst the pace of progress is slower…

Knowsley Council has agreed to invest a further £50,000 in Kirkby Town Centre after approving a refurbishment package for Kirkby…

All Saints Catholic High School in Kirkby has received a “Good” judgement from Ofsted following a two day inspection in…

Business is booming at a Kirkby town centre travel agent saved from closure along with the jobs of its six…

A further £1.660m of investment for Kirkby Town Centre has been approved at Knowsley Council’s Cabinet meeting tonight (Thursday 13…

The Early Help and Prevention Strategy 2021 – 2024, developed to ensure families who need additional support get the right…

From today, the Government has launched a campaign, Stop Abuse Together, which aims to help to keep children safe from…

Knowsley Council has ambitious housing plans to grow the Borough as well as ensuring that existing and potential residents have…

Works to transform the Courtyard facilities at Court Hey Park in Huyton are about to get underway. Knowsley Council is…

With rising COVID-19 rates, the vaccination offers you the best protection from the virus and will help to reduce the…

Visitors to Huyton Village Centre will soon be able to enjoy a new augmented reality experience. A new app is…

ForHousing has successfully secured £48,000 through the Council’s Knowsley Better Together Hardship Fund to help families struggling to heat their homes…

The Knowsley Better Together Hardship Fund has supported a number of community groups, projects and residents over the last year…

Partner agencies across Knowsley, including Knowsley Council, Merseyside Police, Livv Housing and local schools, are working with local businesses to…

Knowsley Council has granted planning permission for a new station at Headbolt Lane in Kirkby. The decision was made at…

Liverpool City Region’s festival spirit that has previously delivered unforgettable global events such as The International Festival for Business and…

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet received an update on the Council’s Financial Strategy tonight (Wednesday 8 December 2021). The Council’s medium-term financial…

Knowsley Council has been allocated £1.9m as part of the Government’s Household Support Fund. The aim of the fund is…

High winds associated with Storm Arwen are expected to hit Merseyside between 9pm on Friday 26 November and 9am on…

With cold weather and wintry showers forecast in the coming days, residents are being reminded of the potential health risks,…

Liverpool City Region residents, including those in Knowsley, could save up to £100 each month by swapping car journeys for…

Representatives from Knowsley’s business communities will be sharing their views with the borough’s Climate Emergency Scrutiny Committee this evening (24…

GMI Construction Group PLC has heralded the completion of a significant package of works it has been undertaking since January…

Primary school children in Kirkby have contributed to a special piece of artwork welcoming visitors to the Town Centre. The…

Knowsley Council is continuing to make excellent progress against its Corporate Plan priorities. Hundreds of jobs have been created, major…

Cabinet received an update on Wednesday 17 November 2021 on the Council’s mid-year revenue budget which confirmed that COVID-19 was…

That’s the message from Knowsley Council and partners including Merseyside Police and local housing providers following a number of recent…

Knowsley Council made the bold decision to purchase Kirkby Town Centre in November 2019 and in just two years: A…

Plans for Whitakers Garden Centre to have a new fit-for-purpose home in Prescot were approved at Knowsley Council’s Planning Committee…

Last year, funding was secured to support children’s mental health in schools. With the challenges faced throughout the pandemic, including…

A new outdoor learning space has been opened adjacent to Kirkby Church of England Primary School with the support of…

Details of the Christmas lights switch on events in our town centres have been announced. Huyton Village Centre and Kirkby…

Members of the Council’s Climate Emergency Scrutiny Committee recently attended a meeting of the borough’s Youth Cabinet to gain their…

Knowsley Council has completed tree works at Mellors Pond in Whiston to improve access to the facility for anglers and…

Knowsley Council recently submitted a £20m bid to the Government’s Levelling Up fund to help to accelerate its ambitious 10…

Morrisons opened a new supermarket in Kirkby today, with the creation of 275 new jobs in full and part-time roles.…

Knowsley Council’s Leader (Councillor Graham Morgan) and Chief Executive (Mike Harden), Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor (Steve Rotheram) and the…

Knowsley children who are eligible for means-tested free school meals will be able to access free school meal vouchers during…

This article was updated on Thursday 2 December 2021. Residents, visitors and shoppers can look forward to a host of…

The latest application for new homes at Halsnead Garden Village has been approved by the Council’s Planning Committee. Forth Homes…

Huyton Village Centre’s newest eatery is the latest business venue to benefit from the Shopfront Improvement Scheme. La Vita Italian…

Knowsley Council continues to invest in improvement projects to help the borough recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council invested…

Work is now well under way on the internal fit-out of the new and larger Home Bargains store on the…

The United Colors of Benetton will be opening their doors in Kirkby Town Centre over the coming months. The global…

Knowsley Council has teamed up with the University of Liverpool’s School of Architecture to help to further develop their plans…

Make CIC has been appointed as the Creative, Digital and Maker Community Operator for two properties in Huyton Village Centre.…

Morrisons has confirmed that it will open the doors of the new superstore in Kirkby Town Centre at 7am on…

This year’s Get Online Week campaign will take place from Monday 18 to Sunday 24 October 2021. The campaign encourages people…

A new Morrisons petrol station has opened in Kirkby Town Centre – it is located adjacent to the new 45,000…

The Knowsley Better Together Hardship Fund is supporting residents with tailored support. Knowsley Council established the £2.5m fund to support…

Huyton Live returned to Huyton Village Centre last Friday (24 September 2021) with attendees heralding it as the best one…

Work will commence next week on a highways improvement scheme at the Glovers Brow, Kirkby Row and Whitefield Drive junction…

Knowsley Council is helping to raise awareness of and celebrate the first ever ‘T Level Week’, which is being coordinated…

The Knowsley Better Together Hardship Fund was established by Knowsley Council to support residents to “get back on their feet”…

Knowsley Council has approved the borough’s Scrutiny Annual Report for 2020/21. The role of the borough’s Scrutiny Committees was carried…

Earlier this week, the Prime Minister announced his plan for dealing with COVID-19 during the upcoming autumn and winter months,…

At Knowsley Council’s full Council meeting last night (15 September), three members of the local community were recognised by Councillors…

As part of the Council’s ambitious 10 year development plan for Huyton Village Centre, a number of outdated and empty…

Kirkby Town Centre is currently undergoing major transformation – Knowsley Council’s significant investment is now attracting investment, more visitors, and…

Ongoing plans to transform Huyton Village Centre have progressed after Knowsley Council’s Cabinet approved the acquisition of commercial property on…

Knowsley Council has launched a consultation on plans for an exciting new green space to be created at the heart…

Tiger Tots Nursery in Kirkby is to host a free family day of health and wellbeing. Residents in the local…

Community groups from across Huyton and Stockbridge Village are invited to attend a community café event on Thursday 9 September…

The popular family-friendly Huyton Live event is returning to Huyton Village Centre on Friday 24 September from 4pm until 9pm.…

Last weekend saw the finale of the Say Hello to Summer season of weekend events across Knowsley’s town centres, but…

In just a few months since launching, the £2.5m Knowsley Better Together Hardship Fund has supported many residents and is…

Knowsley Council has ambitious plans for Kirkby Town Centre and if you’ve visited recently, you will know that the Council…

The £2.5m Knowsley Better Together Fund launched in April 2021, supporting residents who need it the most by ensuring they…

From 16 August 2021, the next step on the Government’s national “Road Map” to recovery from COVID-19 pandemic is expected…

Patients no longer require an appointment to access Walk-in Centres in Knowsley. Telephone appointments to access Walk-in services, which were…

Knowsley Council has, this week, confirmed further progress on its plans to make significant improvements to recreational space in Whiston.…

Her Majesty the Queen has thanked a Knowsley resident for her tireless work providing mental health support in the borough.…

As part of Knowsley Council’s development plans, the Kirkby Town Centre CCTV network has been extended and modernised in response…

A major commercial land development opportunity in Knowsley is being offered by the Council. Well located and forming the northernmost…

A new financial advice service is to be launched for Knowsley residents engaged with mental health services.  Launching in September,…

The scheme to bring a cinema to Kirkby Town Centre takes another step forward this week as the second phase…

An empty shop unit in Kirkby Town Centre opened it’s doors earlier this week (on Monday 19 July), providing a…

A host of free, fun activities will be available to Knowsley’s children and young people this summer with the return…

Morrisons continue to actively recruit for roles at their new superstore in Kirkby town centre. Current vacancies include Customer Assistant,…

Plans to transform Huyton Village Centre have progressed after the Council launched its search for a Development Management Partner to…

On 16 December 2020, Councillors endorsed the ambitious ten year development plan for Huyton Village Centre.  The Council has also…

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is now offering further free digital skills training for people looking for a career in…

Knowsley’s Cabinet has pledged significant investment in the borough’s parks as part of the Council’s environmental commitment. Around £244,000 will…

Knowsley’s Cabinet has approved multi-million-pound investment in road safety, highway network improvement schemes and highway maintenance within the borough. Cabinet…

A fly tipper has been brought to justice by Knowsley Council and been made to pay more than £2,000. The…

Morrisons has started work on the fitout of its new store in Kirkby which is due to open later this…

The prospect of a new country park for Knowsley moved a step closer this week following the approval of the…

Plans for Halsnead Garden Village continue to take shape after the Council’s Planning Committee approved plans for 350 homes as…

Knowsley Council has allocated up to £100,000 to support residents in need over the summer. The Council has committed the…

Although more COVID restrictions will be lifted later this month, members of the public can continue to watch Council meetings…

A young Kirkby resident was delighted to help launch the opening of the town centre’s new KFC restaurant on Saturday…

KFC has arrived in Kirkby and opened the doors of its brand-new restaurant for the first time today (Saturday 10…

A webinar to raise awareness of learning difficulties and disabilities has proven popular to organisations and employers in the region.…