Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership is hosting a week of virtual events to raise awareness of neglect of children and young…
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Enabling works will commence on the proposed new train station on Headbolt Lane in Kirkby. The proposed new station at…
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Huyton Village Centre’s transformation is well underway and now a group of businesses have established the Huyton Village Traders’ Association…
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Over the last few months, many residents have been staying at home, working from home, studying at home, and shopping…
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Knowsley’s Youth Justice Partnership, including the Youth Offending Service, has recently undertaken a self-assessment process which has confirmed that the…
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Debt charity StepChange has launched Debt Awarness Week to raise awareness of problem debt and remind people that free, impartial…
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The last year has been extremely challenging for everyone. Many residents may now have been working from home for a…
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Eligible businesses can now apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help them adapt to new customs and tax…
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Knowsley Councillors unanimously agreed to award the Honorary Freedom of the Borough to St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS…
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Primary school children in Kirkby are being offered the chance to have their artwork on display in Kirkby town centre.…
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Just 15 months after acquiring assets in Kirkby town centre, Knowsley Council is getting ready to hand over new retail…
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Knowsley’s Greystone footbridge will join more than a hundred buildings and landmarks across England and Wales by lighting up purple…
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Shoppers at Hillside Road in Huyton can look forward to two new businesses opening their doors in the coming weeks.…
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A new initiative has launched in Cheshire & Merseyside which aims to give local people with lived experience of self-harm…
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A much-loved Kirkby business is expanding its operations in the town. Little Angels Boutique, which sells children’s clothing, is moving…
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Knowsley Council has agreed an extended Corporate Plan to continue to deal with the impact of COVID-19 and the exit…
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Plans for a new station at Headbolt Lane in Kirkby have received a major funding boost. An additional £66m from…
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Parents across Knowsley are to receive a letter reminding them of the importance of completing Census 2021. The letter to…
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Knowsley Deaf Services is hosting weekly online drop-in sessions for residents to access free support. Every Friday from 10am to…
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The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is issuing a warning about a website advertised on Google search results that offers…
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As Census Day approaches, Knowsley Trading Standards is helping make residents aware of potential scams from cold callers. The Office…
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Partners in Knowsley and St Helens have come together to secure £753,000 of funding to support children’s mental health in…
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Census 2021 will be key to making sure the big decisions on the future of our hospitals, schools, transport and…
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Over the last 7 days (11-18 February), Knowsley’s local policing team has issued more than 98 Fixed Penalty Notices to…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges for residents across Knowsley. With many coping with job losses, being furloughed, home…
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The transformation of Huyton Village Centre has taken another step forward with a further grant allocation being awarded for the…
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A new initiative to encourage more members of the public to take up sign language as an extra language and…
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Victims of crime in Knowsley are being urged to share their experience of the support they received in order to…
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Police conducted a high visibility open land search around Court Hey Park in Huyton on Monday (15 February) following reports…
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A scheme to support long-term unemployed residents back into work has secured £3.4m funding to enable its work to continue…
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Knowsley Council and Merseyside Police are urging residents not to suffer in silence if they are experiencing domestic abuse. This…
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The Office for National Statistics – which runs Census 2021 – is working with Knowsley Borough Council to deliver a…
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Three community organisations in Knowsley are to benefit from the Council’s Community Empowerment Fund 2020/21. Knowsley Vale Amateur Boxing Club,…
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A further £2m fund to contribute to the costs of taxi licences has been announced by the Liverpool City Region…
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Loan sharks preying on people looking for love online. The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) has received reports that…
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Three Knowsley community projects are to benefit from the Liverpool City Region’s Community Environment Fund. The Littlewoods of Stockbridge Association…
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Aerial photos of the new retail development in Kirkby clearly show the good progress which continues to be made at…
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A new £10m round of top-up grants will be made available for all 1,500 businesses supported by the first two…
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Huyton-born actress Eithne Browne will host the 2020 Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity awards. The awards, which will be…
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This past year has seen a huge change in the way many of us live and work. With more people…
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Full bus routes have resumed in Kirkby following disruption to services caused by anti-social behaviour. Merseyside Police have worked with…
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Housebuilding in Knowsley is helping to generate increased revenues for investment in Council services. The Council forecast a surplus of…
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Knowsley Council’s Cabinet agreed recommendations from the Children’s Scrutiny Committee following a review of Early Help and Parental Support in the borough.
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Knowsley residents on a low income may be eligible for support with their water bill. The United Utilities Back on…
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Knowsley residents at risk of fuel poverty can access support to help make their homes more energy efficient. Knowsley residents…
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Victims of domestic abuse can now access support from thousands of pharmacies across the UK following the launch of the…
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Knowsley residents could benefit from warmer homes and have their heating or electrics improved thanks to the Warm Homes Scheme.…
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With the rising rates of COVID cases in Knowsley, particularly with residents aged 17-24 years, young people are being urged…
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The NHS has produced guidance for people who suspect they have coronavirus and need to self-isolate at home. The guide…
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Local men, Alan and Ian, have joined others across Cheshire and Merseyside to bravely shared their stories of their struggles…
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Local resident Catherine Rugen became one of the first people in Knowsley to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, on Wednesday 16…
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Education, skills training, external communications and mental health were among the areas under scrutiny by the Council’s four Scrutiny Committees…
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The Council would like to thank the Knowsley residents who have completed their Housing Needs Surveys over the last few…
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National kinship care charity Grandparents Plus is offering dedicated, free support, information, and advice for kinship carers across the borough who…
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Wednesday 2 December marked the end of the second national lockdown and re-opening of the majority of businesses across Knowsley’s…
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A gift card that can be used across Knowsley’s three town centres has been launched in time for Christmas. The…
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Knowsley residents are being invited to have their say and shape the future of the Liverpool City Region, as plans…
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The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) have launched a new campaign aimed at tackling illegal money lending on the…
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Every winter millions of people across the UK struggle to stay warm and healthy at home. Rising energy costs, low…
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Officers in Huyton are introducing a Section 60 order today following the shooting of a 17-year-old male on Wednesday evening…
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The festive season is well underway and many of you will be buying your Christmas presents online. Shopping online can…
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This year has been challenging for everyone. Many of us will be hoping to reunite with friends and family over…
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This year has been a very challenging year for everyone, but, despite the pandemic, Knowsley Council is continuing to deliver…
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Progress is still being made on the Kirkby town centre retail development despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Knowsley Council is committed…
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With the temptations of the festive season almost upon us, there are lots of ways we can keep our hearts…
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Eligible Knowsley-licensed taxi and private hire drivers can now apply for a one-off support payment from Knowsley Council. Knowsley-licensed drivers…
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Knowsley Council has begun a consultation on how social housing is allocated and are asking tenants and future tenants, residents,…
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Knowsley Council is currently developing a new Housing Strategy for the borough and in line with the Knowsley Better Together…
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We have all made changes this year to help reduce the spread of Coronavirus. Much has been sacrificed for the…
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An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been declared across the whole of England and a separate one for the whole of Wales.…
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Community groups in Knowsley can access online talks from Cancer Research UK nurses. The one-hour presentations will cover ways to…
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Knowsley residents who want to lose weight, feel better and improve their health and wellbeing can access a free NHS…
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The Environment Agency is calling on people to ‘Prepare. Act. Survive.’ to help mitigate the risk of floods. As part…
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Knowsley Council’s Planning Committee (5 November 2020) has granted approval for a cinema scheme in Kirkby town centre. The planning…
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As winter approaches, help is available to Knowsley residents who are struggling with their energy costs. This includes help paying…
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The borough’s two multi-storey car parks will be closed during the national lockdown.
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As we approach Bonfire Night, Knowsley’s Crime and Communities Team and key partners continue to appeal to residents for information…
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The latest crackdown on fly tipping has seen Knowsley Council taking action and issuing high value fines to those illegally…
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A smartphone app has been launched to make it quicker and easier for people to report loan sharks and access…
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A new postcode checker has been launched which shows you the coronavirus alert level where you are and which restriction…
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Hundreds of PPE supplies have been made available to voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations across Knowsley and…
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Over 5,500 households in Knowsley are eligible for Pension Credit but aren’t claiming for the benefit. This amounts to an…
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The CEO of a Knowsley Credit Union has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for services to the…
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Eligible Knowsley residents could benefit from a £140 discount on their electricity bill this winter. If eligible, the one-off discount…
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Knowsley Council has committed to investing £118.95m in capital projects over the next three years – helping to build a…
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Fourteen community projects from across Knowsley recently benefited from over £185,000 of funding from Knowsley Council. Voluntary, community, faith and…
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Knowsley is supporting a campaign to challenge attitudes towards ageing and older people. Age UK Mid Mersey launched the #DoYouSeeMe?…
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Homeowners and landlords in Knowsley could be eligible for up to £5,000 to upgrade the energy performance of their home.…
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Scammers are targeting vulnerable people, such as those with dementia, who may be unable to distinguish scams from legitimate opportunities.…
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A Kirkby community centre is helping to support people on low incomes by offering affordable nutritious food to residents from…
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Residents who book a Knowsley licensed private hire vehicle are urged to request a local driver when making a booking.…
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The NHS COVID-19 App is now available to download on Apple and Google App stores. The app will support the…
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Businesses including hospitality and leisure venues across Knowsley are now required to support the new NHS COVID-19 App by law.…
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People on low incomes may be eligible for a £500 payment if they are required to self-isolate. If you are…
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Knowsley residents should avoid visiting businesses that are not taking measures to be COVID-secure. Businesses not following Government guidance on…
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A fit and healthy Knowsley Council employee who was given a “50/50” chance of survival after catching COVID-19 wants others…
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Businesses, community centres, places of worship and any other public-facing venues across Knowsley are being urged to support the new…
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Knowsley residents are being urged to adhere to the new restrictions on social gatherings and help stop the spread of…
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Knowsley’s Road Safety team is supporting a week long campaign aimed to reduce road traffic casualties across Europe. The team…
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Fourteen community projects from across Knowsley are to benefit from over £185,000 worth of funding from Knowsley Council. Voluntary, community,…