A pioneering programme supporting vulnerable children in police custody is being expanded across Merseyside following a successful pilot. The Custody …
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Huyton resident and Royal Navy veteran George Bleasdale is celebrating his 101st birthday today (29 June) whilst also featuring in …
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Knowsley Council is joining organisations across the country in support of ASB Awareness Week 2026. The national campaign runs from …
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Knowsley Council has been allocated £1.5m to support capital programmes from the Pride in Place Impact Fund. This Ministry of …
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Halewood Academy, part of the Wade Deacon Trust, has achieved the “expected standard” in all areas following its latest inspection …
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St Luke’s Catholic Primary School in Prescot is meeting the “expected standard” in all areas inspected which are Achievement; Attendance …
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Teams from Knowsley Council and its partners will be out and about in the Whiston and Cronton ward on Wednesday …
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Knowsley Council is supporting Armed Forces Day this Saturday 27 June 2026. The day is a chance to show your …
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Knowsley Council has shared a full update to Simonswood Action Group in advance of a public meeting this evening to …
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Knowsley will come together on Sunday 2 August to remember Michael Causer, the 18-year-old killed in a homophobic attack in …
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Victims and survivors of domestic abuse will be better protected from perpetrators after Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner secured £120,000 …
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Knowsley Council is supporting the Royal Life Saving Society UK’s (RLSS UK) Drowning Prevention Week, helping young people stay safe …
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Work to create an exciting new play park for families in Tower Hill, Kirkby will start on site next week. …
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Students from Alt Bridge School, Huyton, have been given a hands-on introduction to the world of construction as part of …
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Knowsley Council has launched a Council Tax Sole Occupier Discount Amnesty, giving residents the opportunity to review and update their …
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Air pollution is the biggest environmental risk to our health. Breathing in dirty air impacts us all and is linked …
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One of the key delivery partners for Knowsley Council’s Be the Change project hosted young boxers from around the country for …
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Following the demolition of the former National Wildflower Centre, Knowsley Council has appointed contractors to deliver a landscape improvement project …
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While it’s almost impossible to rid any area of common pests like rats and mice, there are steps that everyone …
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The 2026 Fifa World Cup is heading to its exciting climax, with England hoping to secure a place in the …
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Liverpool City Region’s new Anti-Racism Strategy has been launched with a clear vision to dismantle systemic racism, strengthen trust and …
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Licensed premises in Knowsley intending to show the FIFA World Cup are encouraged to review their licensing arrangement and plan …
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Did you know you could get Carer’s Credit if you are caring for someone for at least 20 hours per …
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Knowsley’s Carers Partnership Board and the Safeguarding Adults Board are delivering two marketplace events in Kirkby and Huyton for unpaid …
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More than 200 professionals from across Merseyside are coming together today (Wednesday 10 June) to drive forward the next phase …
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Knowsley residents are being asked to be vigilant when it comes to receiving unsolicited phone calls. We were recently contacted …
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A temporary new food offer will be coming to Mill Dam in Kirkby from later this month. The Food Box …
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Merseyside Police arrested three men and conducted a total of 120 stop searches during three Section 60 orders in Knowsley …
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Teams from Knowsley Council and its partners will be out and about in the Roby ward on Wednesday 10 June, …
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A Section 60 Order has been introduced in Huyton, Prescot and Whiston for a third successive night to help prevent …
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Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. We …
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Finch Woods Academy in Halewood has recently received a positive Ofsted report. The school was judged as a ‘Strong Standard’ …
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Children from schools across Knowsley will swap the classroom for a pop-up market shop this summer as they sell fresh, …
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Plans to transform an empty unit in a prime location in Huyton village centre into a community hub are now …
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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside (ICB) has launched a six week public engagement, running between 2 June – 14 July 2026, on …
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Work has started on the development of the Knowsley Public Health Annual Report which will focus on adolescent health. Knowsley …
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Lidl GB is set to begin construction of its first-ever store in Kirkby on Telegraph Way. The discounter is transforming …
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Over the last eight months, multi-agency Environmental Action Days have been taking place across Knowsley tackling issues such as litter, …
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Exciting investment plans for Halewood took a step forward after planning permission was granted for Knowsley Council to deliver major …
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Anti-social drivers accessing Cables Retail Park late at night have been penalised by Merseyside Police after being caught on camera …
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Images of a new play area planned for Tower Hill Park in Kirkby have been released ahead of work starting …
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A new FREE weekly event to encourage children and young people get active and have fun has got off to …
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Knowsley Council is aiming to raise awareness of the negative health, environmental and financial impacts of leaving a vehicle’s engine …
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More than 80 specialists and professionals from across Merseyside, united for a major summit, hosted by the region’s Police and …
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Children and young people can access funded activities across Knowsley during the forthcoming May half term. The Knowsley SNAP programme …
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Healthwatch Knowsley is holding a Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Coffee Morning on Tuesday 26 May at 10.30am. The coffee morning is …
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Healthwatch Knowsley is holding a Positive Mental Health Coffee Morning on Friday 5 June at 10am. The coffee morning is …
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The next phase of a £1m investment in Finch Woods in Halewood has commenced. Knowsley Council is delivering a substantial …
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Knowsley Council and Merseyside Police have spoken out about their serious concern following the discovery of nitrous oxide canisters in …
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Community projects that aim to bring people together and help prevent crime are set to receive a major boost after …
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Merseyside Police has made arrests and seized bikes, drugs and a weapon as part of Operation Gears, as part of …
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A recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) Inspection of Knowsley Council’s Reablement and Rapid Response Service (known officially to the CQC …
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City Region residents will have the opportunity to put their questions directly to Mayor Steve Rotheram as part of a …
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Loan sharks are known for playing games with people’s lives and now the England Illegal Money Lending Team is turning …
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A husband-and-wife duo of Merseyside Police Community Support Officers teamed up on their rest day with RAF cadets – 7F …
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Scammers are circulating letters and calls claiming you have unpaid debts, pressuring people to hand over cash and personal details …
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Knowsley St Helens School Football under‑13s team has been crowned national champions after a nail-biting cup final against Medway District …
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If you, or someone you know, has experienced hate crime, Knowsley Council is urging people to report it. Hate has …
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Merseyside Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner are today (Friday 1 May) launching a major new phase of their …
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The Bill, now an Act, means that people born on or after 1 January 2009 will never be legally sold …
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Community safety partners in Knowsley were in Stockbridge Village yesterday (29 April) to engage with residents and help address any …
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On 29 April 2026, young people across the UK will be given the opportunity to learn lifesaving skills as part …
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There’s no such thing as a ‘typical’ foster carer, but here’s the most common myths about fostering along with the …
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Merseyside Police carried out a day of action across Knowsley yesterday (Thursday 23 April), targeting serious and organised crime affecting …
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More than £2bn of investment opportunities are to be showcased at a two-week festival highlighting the breadth, depth and quality …
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Knowsley Council is encouraging people to report instances of hate crime, as we continue to share the message of ‘No …
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Local elections take place on Thursday 7 May 2026. In Knowsley, 68 polling stations will be open from 7am until …
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Foster Care Fortnight is a two week celebration of the vital role played by foster carers, and a chance for …
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St Albert’s Catholic Primary School in Stockbridge Village has received a “Strong Standard” outcome following their latest Ofsted inspection across …
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Merseyside Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner are proud to announce the launch of the Merseyside Anti-social Behaviour Partnership, …
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Knowsley St Helens Schools’ Football Association is celebrating after its Under 12s and Under 13s boys’ teams both secured a …
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Knowsley Council is encouraging people to report instances of hate crime, as we continue to share the message of ‘No …
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Every school across Merseyside is now being invited to take advantage of free access to a major new PSHE education …
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Have you considered fostering or would like to find out more? Then pop along to speak to Knowsley’s Fostering team …
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A showcase of creative talents will launch in Huyton Village this week, with a launch event on Thursday 14 May. …
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Following approval of the Kirkby Regeneration and Investment Plan last month, work is now underway by the Kirkby Neighbourhood Board …
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Every year Crimestoppers receives thousands of pieces of valuable information from Merseyside residents, leading to arrests of dangerous criminals, removing …
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Knowsley Council is the corporate parent to over 500 cared for and care experienced children and young people. As a …
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Vaccination is the best way to protect your child from many serious diseases, including measles and meningitis. If your child …
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The operator of a poor performing waste site that has caused misery for local residents has had its environmental permit …
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Merseyside Police has introduced a Section 60 Order in Stockbridge Village as part of an increased police presence in the …
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Knowsley has been named as one of 80 places set to welcome a new Youth Hub providing expanded employment support …
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If you are voting in person at this year’s local elections on Thursday 7 May 2026, you will need to …
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Exciting plans have now been submitted to transform Halewood’s Grace Park (Wood Road field) into a new community park delivered …
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The Kirkby Neighbourhood Board met last week (on Friday 20 March 2026), bringing together key community, private and public partners to lead on …
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This February marked three years since improvement works commenced at Primrose Court in Huyton. Following the failure of two private …
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Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram and the Combined Authority are investing £31.8m into a new grant scheme to help …
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Around 80 boys from eight Merseyside schools will today (Thursday 19 March) come together for an event focused on educating …
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Knowsley Councillors received a progress report from Volair at a meeting of full Council. Volair offers the largest range of …
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Children and young people across Knowsley will once again be able to access funded activities during the Easter holidays. The …
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Officers from Merseyside Police carried out 25 stop searches, issued four dispersal notices and held community engagement events with residents …
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A dispersal zone will be in place this weekend in Kirkby town centre following recent reports of anti-social behaviour. The …
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Around 80 girls from eight Merseyside schools will today (Thursday 12 March) come together for an event focused on educating …
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Knowsley Council’s ambitious plans for Kirkby town centre have taken another step forward today with the council granting planning approval …
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A building in a prime location in Huyton Village Centre is being transformed into a barber’s shop, art gallery and …
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Merseyside Police has urged people to avoid spreading rumour and misinformation in relation to malicious communications reported at several Merseyside …
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You may have picked up from media and social media, there have been a number of reports shared regarding malicious …
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Knowsley Council is marking National Empty Homes Week 2026 by showcasing its strengthened enforcement programme and new proactive strategy to …
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A dispersal zone will be in place in Stockbridge Village to ensure the safety of everyone this weekend following increased …
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A dispersal zone is in place this weekend following reports of anti-social behaviour and youths causing a nuisance in Kirkby …