Jonathan Kearney

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…

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…

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.…

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet Members visited Kirkby’s retail development recently for some “sneak peaks” inside a number of the new units…

Knowsley Council’s significant progress in delivering against its existing priorities and addressing the immediate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are…

As construction on the new retail development in Kirkby Town Centre is nearing completion, a small number of units are…

The new Morrisons superstore is now a prominent feature in Kirkby Town Centre, as progress continues to be made on…

Schools across Kirkby will be holding special ceremonies today (Tuesday 29 June) to celebrate the achievements of pupils. The Kirkby…

GMI Construction together with St Modwen has announced that it has made a donation to Kirkby C of E Primary…

Knowsley CCG is reminding people to consider using a local walk-in centre before attending accident and emergency (A&E) with a…

Yew Tree Primary Academy in Halewood has been recognised with two prestigious awards. The school has been awarded the Wellbeing…

Primary school pupils from Kirkby have been using their artistic skills to welcome visitors to the town centre. To celebrate…

Knowsley Council are constantly looking at new ways to gather valuable feedback to improve our services. This year, we’re introducing…

Knowsley’s Road Safety Team has visited businesses across the borough to warn staff about the dangers of driving following an…

Plans for a major employment development on the former Cronton Colliery site at Halsnead Garden Village were progressed by the…

Knowsley is set to become a focus of heritage themed activities and events. The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded…

Knowsley Council is working with the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) to raise awareness of the dangers of loan…

Over 60 apprenticeships are currently available to people aged 16 – 24 as part of the Knowsley Apprentice programme. Opportunities…

Kirkby Town Centre is now seeing the benefits start to emerge from a multi-million pound transformation. A new retail development…

The new retail development in Kirkby Town Centre is expected to create around 500 jobs once completed. The first new…

Taco Bell’s recruitment drive is now underway for Food Champion Team Members at the new Taco Bell in Kirkby. The…

From 5pm on Saturday 29 May, access to the Multi-Storey Car Park in Huyton Village Centre will be via the…

Two Huyton residents decided they wanted to “set up shop” in a particular location in the Village Centre after spotting…

Knowsley Housing Options will become ‘Knowsley Housing Solutions’ from Tuesday 1 June 2021. The current service manages housing issues such…

Throughout the pandemic, Knowsley Council continued to provide essential services and supports to residents. It adapted how it delivered those…

Pupils from Alt Bridge School in Huyton enjoyed taking part in a creative sign making competition run by Knowsley Council…

Your GP practice and other NHS services remain open to you during the coronavirus pandemic. All primary care services, which…

Shoppers and visitors have been welcomed back to Knowsley’s town centres following further easing of COVID restrictions last week (commencing…

Kirkby’s new retail development has progressed throughout the pandemic and is now a very visible feature in the town centre.…

The Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, has launched the largest survey of children ever attempted – “The…

In November 2019, Knowsley Council took ownership of Kirkby Town Centre.  In less than two years, so much has been…

The NHS is urging people to continue to access their services if they are in need of medical attention. The…

Rail users, residents and businesses are invited to give their views on ambitious plans for a new station at Headbolt…

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

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

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

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…

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