Plans for Whitakers Garden Centre to have a new fit-for-purpose home in Prescot were approved at Knowsley Council’s Planning Committee…
Jonathan Kearney
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Last year, funding was secured to support children’s mental health in schools. With the challenges faced throughout the pandemic, including…
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A new outdoor learning space has been opened adjacent to Kirkby Church of England Primary School with the support of…
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Details of the Christmas lights switch on events in our town centres have been announced. Huyton Village Centre and Kirkby…
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Members of the Council’s Climate Emergency Scrutiny Committee recently attended a meeting of the borough’s Youth Cabinet to gain their…
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Knowsley Council has completed tree works at Mellors Pond in Whiston to improve access to the facility for anglers and…
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Knowsley Council recently submitted a £20m bid to the Government’s Levelling Up fund to help to accelerate its ambitious 10…
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Morrisons opened a new supermarket in Kirkby today, with the creation of 275 new jobs in full and part-time roles.…
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Knowsley Council’s Leader (Councillor Graham Morgan) and Chief Executive (Mike Harden), Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor (Steve Rotheram) and the…
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This article was updated on Thursday 2 December 2021. Residents, visitors and shoppers can look forward to a host of…
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The latest application for new homes at Halsnead Garden Village has been approved by the Council’s Planning Committee. Forth Homes…
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Huyton Village Centre’s newest eatery is the latest business venue to benefit from the Shopfront Improvement Scheme. La Vita Italian…
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Knowsley Council continues to invest in improvement projects to help the borough recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council invested…
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Work is now well under way on the internal fit-out of the new and larger Home Bargains store on the…
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The United Colors of Benetton will be opening their doors in Kirkby Town Centre over the coming months. The global…
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Knowsley Council has teamed up with the University of Liverpool’s School of Architecture to help to further develop their plans…
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Make CIC has been appointed as the Creative, Digital and Maker Community Operator for two properties in Huyton Village Centre.…
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Morrisons has confirmed that it will open the doors of the new superstore in Kirkby Town Centre at 7am on…
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This year’s Get Online Week campaign will take place from Monday 18 to Sunday 24 October 2021. The campaign encourages people…
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A new Morrisons petrol station has opened in Kirkby Town Centre – it is located adjacent to the new 45,000…
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The Knowsley Better Together Hardship Fund is supporting residents with tailored support. Knowsley Council established the £2.5m fund to support…
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Huyton Live returned to Huyton Village Centre last Friday (24 September 2021) with attendees heralding it as the best one…
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Work will commence next week on a highways improvement scheme at the Glovers Brow, Kirkby Row and Whitefield Drive junction…
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Knowsley Council is helping to raise awareness of and celebrate the first ever ‘T Level Week’, which is being coordinated…
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The Knowsley Better Together Hardship Fund was established by Knowsley Council to support residents to “get back on their feet”…
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Knowsley Council has approved the borough’s Scrutiny Annual Report for 2020/21. The role of the borough’s Scrutiny Committees was carried…
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Earlier this week, the Prime Minister announced his plan for dealing with COVID-19 during the upcoming autumn and winter months,…
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At Knowsley Council’s full Council meeting last night (15 September), three members of the local community were recognised by Councillors…
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As part of the Council’s ambitious 10 year development plan for Huyton Village Centre, a number of outdated and empty…
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Kirkby Town Centre is currently undergoing major transformation – Knowsley Council’s significant investment is now attracting investment, more visitors, and…
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Ongoing plans to transform Huyton Village Centre have progressed after Knowsley Council’s Cabinet approved the acquisition of commercial property on…
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Knowsley Council has launched a consultation on plans for an exciting new green space to be created at the heart…
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Tiger Tots Nursery in Kirkby is to host a free family day of health and wellbeing. Residents in the local…
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Community groups from across Huyton and Stockbridge Village are invited to attend a community café event on Thursday 9 September…
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The popular family-friendly Huyton Live event is returning to Huyton Village Centre on Friday 24 September from 4pm until 9pm.…
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Last weekend saw the finale of the Say Hello to Summer season of weekend events across Knowsley’s town centres, but…
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In just a few months since launching, the £2.5m Knowsley Better Together Hardship Fund has supported many residents and is…
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Knowsley Council has ambitious plans for Kirkby Town Centre and if you’ve visited recently, you will know that the Council…
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The £2.5m Knowsley Better Together Fund launched in April 2021, supporting residents who need it the most by ensuring they…
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From 16 August 2021, the next step on the Government’s national “Road Map” to recovery from COVID-19 pandemic is expected…
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Patients no longer require an appointment to access Walk-in Centres in Knowsley. Telephone appointments to access Walk-in services, which were…
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Knowsley Council has, this week, confirmed further progress on its plans to make significant improvements to recreational space in Whiston.…
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Her Majesty the Queen has thanked a Knowsley resident for her tireless work providing mental health support in the borough.…
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As part of Knowsley Council’s development plans, the Kirkby Town Centre CCTV network has been extended and modernised in response…
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A major commercial land development opportunity in Knowsley is being offered by the Council. Well located and forming the northernmost…
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A new financial advice service is to be launched for Knowsley residents engaged with mental health services. Launching in September,…
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The scheme to bring a cinema to Kirkby Town Centre takes another step forward this week as the second phase…
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An empty shop unit in Kirkby Town Centre opened it’s doors earlier this week (on Monday 19 July), providing a…
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Morrisons continue to actively recruit for roles at their new superstore in Kirkby town centre. Current vacancies include Customer Assistant,…
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Plans to transform Huyton Village Centre have progressed after the Council launched its search for a Development Management Partner to…
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On 16 December 2020, Councillors endorsed the ambitious ten year development plan for Huyton Village Centre. The Council has also…
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Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is now offering further free digital skills training for people looking for a career in…
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Knowsley’s Cabinet has pledged significant investment in the borough’s parks as part of the Council’s environmental commitment. Around £244,000 will…
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Knowsley’s Cabinet has approved multi-million-pound investment in road safety, highway network improvement schemes and highway maintenance within the borough. Cabinet…
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A fly tipper has been brought to justice by Knowsley Council and been made to pay more than £2,000. The…
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Morrisons has started work on the fitout of its new store in Kirkby which is due to open later this…
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The prospect of a new country park for Knowsley moved a step closer this week following the approval of the…
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Plans for Halsnead Garden Village continue to take shape after the Council’s Planning Committee approved plans for 350 homes as…
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Knowsley Council has allocated up to £100,000 to support residents in need over the summer. The Council has committed the…
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Although more COVID restrictions will be lifted later this month, members of the public can continue to watch Council meetings…
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A young Kirkby resident was delighted to help launch the opening of the town centre’s new KFC restaurant on Saturday…
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KFC has arrived in Kirkby and opened the doors of its brand-new restaurant for the first time today (Saturday 10…
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A webinar to raise awareness of learning difficulties and disabilities has proven popular to organisations and employers in the region.…
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Knowsley Council’s Cabinet Members visited Kirkby’s retail development recently for some “sneak peaks” inside a number of the new units…
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Knowsley Council’s significant progress in delivering against its existing priorities and addressing the immediate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are…
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As construction on the new retail development in Kirkby Town Centre is nearing completion, a small number of units are…
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The new Morrisons superstore is now a prominent feature in Kirkby Town Centre, as progress continues to be made on…
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Schools across Kirkby will be holding special ceremonies today (Tuesday 29 June) to celebrate the achievements of pupils. The Kirkby…
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GMI Construction together with St Modwen has announced that it has made a donation to Kirkby C of E Primary…
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Knowsley CCG is reminding people to consider using a local walk-in centre before attending accident and emergency (A&E) with a…
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Yew Tree Primary Academy in Halewood has been recognised with two prestigious awards. The school has been awarded the Wellbeing…
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Primary school pupils from Kirkby have been using their artistic skills to welcome visitors to the town centre. To celebrate…
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Knowsley Council are constantly looking at new ways to gather valuable feedback to improve our services. This year, we’re introducing…
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Knowsley’s Road Safety Team has visited businesses across the borough to warn staff about the dangers of driving following an…
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Plans for a major employment development on the former Cronton Colliery site at Halsnead Garden Village were progressed by the…
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Knowsley is set to become a focus of heritage themed activities and events. The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded…
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Knowsley Council is working with the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) to raise awareness of the dangers of loan…
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Over 60 apprenticeships are currently available to people aged 16 – 24 as part of the Knowsley Apprentice programme. Opportunities…
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Kirkby Town Centre is now seeing the benefits start to emerge from a multi-million pound transformation. A new retail development…
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The new retail development in Kirkby Town Centre is expected to create around 500 jobs once completed. The first new…
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Taco Bell’s recruitment drive is now underway for Food Champion Team Members at the new Taco Bell in Kirkby. The…
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From 5pm on Saturday 29 May, access to the Multi-Storey Car Park in Huyton Village Centre will be via the…
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Two Huyton residents decided they wanted to “set up shop” in a particular location in the Village Centre after spotting…
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Knowsley Housing Options will become ‘Knowsley Housing Solutions’ from Tuesday 1 June 2021. The current service manages housing issues such…
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Throughout the pandemic, Knowsley Council continued to provide essential services and supports to residents. It adapted how it delivered those…
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Pupils from Alt Bridge School in Huyton enjoyed taking part in a creative sign making competition run by Knowsley Council…
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Your GP practice and other NHS services remain open to you during the coronavirus pandemic. All primary care services, which…
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Shoppers and visitors have been welcomed back to Knowsley’s town centres following further easing of COVID restrictions last week (commencing…
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Kirkby’s new retail development has progressed throughout the pandemic and is now a very visible feature in the town centre.…
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The Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, has launched the largest survey of children ever attempted – “The…
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In November 2019, Knowsley Council took ownership of Kirkby Town Centre. In less than two years, so much has been…
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The NHS is urging people to continue to access their services if they are in need of medical attention. The…
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Rail users, residents and businesses are invited to give their views on ambitious plans for a new station at Headbolt…
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Despite a significant reduction in the number of COVID cases since the turn of the year it is vital everyone…
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Knowsley Council is supporting Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week, which launched on Monday. According to the NHS, every two minutes…
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Further photos have been issued showing the extensive progress which is being made on the new retail development in Kirkby…
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A Kirkby business owner who moved into a larger unit in Kirkby Shopping Centre says the expansion has gone better…
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Knowsley Council has appointed Jenny Rollinson as Assistant Executive Director – Adult Social Care. Jenny has worked at the Council…
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All three Knowsley walk-in centres will extend their operational hours from Monday 3 May 2021. However, in order to comply…
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Knowsley Council has appointed Andrew Donaldson as Executive Director (Communities and Neighbourhoods). Andrew brings over 30 years of local government…