Laura Johnston

Offering families high-quality, expert, free SEND advice.

Ensuring everyone has access to the help they need to quit for good.

An additional 120 special school places will be created.

A new space where young people can hang out, get active and feel great.

Mental health crisis support is available 24/7.

Latest child weight figures demonstrate the strategy is making a real difference.

Highlighting the health issues affecting men and the support available.

Cabinet has tonight received an update on the Council’s 2025/26 revenue budget, which reported that that the Council remains in …

Cabinet has tonight received an update on the Council’s Capital Programme for 2025/26 and future years. The Council’s total Capital …

Attending school regularly is important for equipping your child with skills for life.

As part of the national campaign key landmarks will be illuminated in blue to celebrate the care experienced community.

Now you’ve quit smoking for 28 days, you’re five times more likely to quit for good.

The powerful short film tells the stories of Black families in the borough.

Stigma can be a contributory factor of poor health and inequality, according to Knowsley’s Public Health Annual Report.

If you quit smoking for 28 days, you’re five times more likely to quit for good.

A special event championing Black entrepreneurship has taken place in Knowsley. The Council’s United in Diversity (UID) Network teamed up …

Drop-in events are taking place in the borough’s libraries and leisure centres throughout the week.

Monday 20 October, 11:30am to 2:30pm, Huyton Library.

We want to make sure you know where to find support.

An innovative history programme aiming to inspire, entertain and educate is coming to Knowsley Hall.

Advocating for residents to help shape local health and social care services.

Skills and resources to help you support someone who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide.

There’s an array of post-16 education opportunities in Knowsley.

Extend your claim by 31 August or payments will automatically stop.

Act now as you must apply for your code by 31 August.

Paying for your Merseyrail journey now couldn’t be quicker or easier.

The council offers a friendly, inclusive and welcoming working environment.

Working together to make Knowsley’s roads safer for everyone.

Please review and complete the form as soon as you can if changes need to be made.

Residents are being advised to check if they are entitled to a reduction in their Council Tax to ensure they …

There’ll be a one lane closure on a stretch of the eastbound carriageway for safety.

Pre-school childcare support is expanding from September for some families.

Joe Wicks is getting kids active this summer with 5-minute ‘Activate’ workouts alongside his new animated friends, the Activators.

The first schools to achieve the status since the programme launched.

A group of Kirkby High School pupils is working with an author to shape the novel.

Family Hubs making help and support easily accessible to local families.

Drinking less can offer many benefits.

Reflecting on the success of the Winter Wellness Grants programme which delivered significant impact across the borough.

Congratulations to MPE Ltd on its centenary anniversary.

Knowsley is committed to ensuring new mums have access to the support they need.

Check out ways to cope and connect this Loneliness Awareness Week.

The new practice will be open five days a week.

Raising awareness of support in Knowsley for men’s health issues.

Free, drop-in event at Kirkby Library on 10 June, 10:30am to 12:30pm.

Are you looking for your next career move? Take a look at what Knowsley Council has to offer – in …

Resources and support to help people quit smoking.

Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option.

Invest only 30 minutes and gain invaluable suicide prevention skills.

Smokers are urged to complete an anonymous survey and help shape stop-smoking services.

Our parks have miles of attractive walking and cycling paths to enjoy in this glorious weather.

Mental health crisis support is available 24/7 .

As long as you can provide a loving, safe and secure home the likelihood is you can adopt.

The weekly sessions give you a chance to meet and chat with other mums.

There’s lots of mental health and wellbeing support available in Knowsley.

The council would like your views on Knowsley’s sexual health services.

Knowsley Council has hosted the first Knowsley Suicide Prevention Summit.

The school received “Good” judgements.

Timely and effective support to those in need.

The NHS bowel cancer screening programme helps to spot bowel cancer early and before any symptoms start.

Learn basic suicide prevention skills with free, 30 minutes online training.

Childcare Choices can help you find the support that fits your family.

Don’t suffer alone visit kindtoyourmind.org.

Mersey Care will be have information about Talking Therapies.

A multi-agency improvement board is now in place and has already met for the first time.

Cabinet Members proud to celebrate Women’s History Month.

Tips to help your children look after their teeth.

Cabinet has endorsed the recommendations put forward.

Cabinet Members have approved Knowsley’s new Healthier Weight Strategy.

‘Smoking Ends Here’ a bold new initiative to create a smoke-free future for the sub-region.

Knowsley Council has agreed to invest a further £4.2 million this year to support children’s social care and make improvements …

Members at the full Council meeting tonight received a positive budget update for 2025/2026 with a balanced budget being approved …

National recognition for the team’s great work.

Free support to help you quit.

Knowsley is marking this important month.

A new pilot helping small and medium local businesses.

The work will improve traffic flow and enhance active travel options at the junction.

Start for Life provides invaluable help and support to children and their families.

Knowsley Council is supporting World Encephalitis Day on Saturday 22nd February 2025.

Knowsley Council is advising residents who keep chickens and other birds about new rules to control the risk of avian …

Childcare Choices can help you find the support that fits your family.

Talking openly and honestly can be the first step towards better mental health.

New support group for members of the LGBTQ+ community who have been bereaved by suicide.

Residents urged to complete free online suicide awareness training which could potentially save someone’s life.

A stroke is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention.

Mental health and wellbeing support tailored to you.

The new strategy empowers residents to make healthier choices.

A free programme supporting families to give children a great start in life.

The course is available for landlords, letting / managing agents, social housing professionals and housing associations.

Creating a breastfeeding culture in Knowsley.

Childminding drop-in on 26 February 2025.

If you’ve been considering adoption find out more from Adoption in Merseyside.

Help to achieve your New Year health goals.

Feeling lonely can affect anyone, at any age but help and support is available.

The search room will be closed from 6 to 20 January.

NHS 111 is an easy and convenient way to get urgent help for a wide range of health problems.

Help is available for anyone who needs mental health support over the festive season.

A new support network for Knowsley carers and the children in their care.

Sylvester Primary Academy Ofsted report.

By working together, we can make a difference and save lives.

Winter conditions can be bad for our health, aggravating any existing health problems, increasing the risk of a fall, and …