Lisa Bennett

Kirkby lights up for the start of Knowsley’s year as Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture

Knowsley Council in partnership with St Helens Council and Heart of Glass have secured Arts Council funding to engage local communities in cultural activities.

A powerful new art exhibition developed between Edge Hill University and Kirkby Gallery is running until 23 December.

Tickets for a spectacular fire garden event taking place in January have all been snapped up in just one weekend!

The final piece of the Prescot Gateway artwork has been installed at Prescot Railway station.

All are connected to the place in one way or another and it is these cultural connections – among thousands…

This weekend, everyone is invited to step back in time to celebrate Prescot’s rich heritage and enjoy an array of Elizabethan activities and attractions.

Find out how to keep your tyres safe and you can have them checked at two free events this month.

Call-out for local artists to get involved in decorating these impressive sculptures as part of Knowsley’s year as Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture in 2022.

From next week, vulnerable residents will be offered a COVID-19 booster vaccine.

Knowsley will be one of 15 priority places in the North where Arts Council want to develop new opportunities for investment.

Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram joined Council Leader, Cllr Graham Morgan and Melanie Lewis, CEO of The Playhouse, to lay some of the final brickwork.

The huge red crane, known locally as ‘Toby’, has now left the site.

A special pop-up exhibition has arrived in Prescot town centre to celebrate the town’s history and the new Shakespeare North…

Councils across the Liverpool City Region and Cheshire East are set to receive funding to support parents facing continued conflict in their relationships,

Local residents are already benefiting from the new town centre retail development in Kirkby Town Centre by securing employment opportunities.

Switching your energy tariff with the Merseyside Collective Switch is both quick and easy, and it could prevent you from overpaying hundreds of pounds a year.

Knowsley Council is investing £1.5m into new initiatives to support its younger residents into work and training opportunities as part of its COVID-19 recovery programme.

The COVID vaccination bus is once again visiting Knowsley offering vaccines to residents aged 18 years and over.

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram and Leaders across Liverpool City Region have issued a joint call on the Government to accelerate COVID-19 vaccination across region.

Morrisons is advertising a number of positions for its new Kirkby store which is due to open in a few months’ time.

An historic milestone has been reached in the construction of The Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot as the installation of the timber frame theatre has begun.

A brand-new food and drink business, Kitchen 54, will be opening soon in Prescot town centre.

There’s now a once in a lifetime opportunity for an operator who is interested in bringing the former Prescot Picture Palace back to life.

Proof of Prescot becoming a property hot spot can be found with new homes in the town selling out a…

A family of new fingerposts and monoliths have been installed across the town as part of a wider connectivity strategy

A major upgrade of the public realm on Eccleston Street in Prescot town centre was recently completed.

Prescot is one of only six places in the country selected to be part of a major cultural programme launched by Historic England.

Knowsley Lift Services have been awarded the contract for the supply and installation of the lifts in The Shakespeare North Playhouse currently under construction in Prescot.

New and bespoke signage has been installed around Prescot to welcome people into the town.

All school staff will be able to access additional testing slots at Knowsley’s community SMART testing facilities from Monday 4 January.

Festive wishes have been sent to every school child in Knowsley, with a Christmas card from The Shakespeare North Playhouse.

This festive season, Knowsley’s Road Safety Team is reminding drivers about the dangers of drink driving and is highlighting the devastation it can cause to any family.

You may have read an article in the Liverpool Echo recently about Kirkby missing out on Government cash and suggesting…

Market Place in Prescot has been named as a Regional Finalist in the 2021 Civic Trust Awards. The Civic Trust…

The Shakespeare North Playhouse and BBC One’s The One Show have revealed the finalists of their As you Write It – Your play On Stage playwriting competition.

Knowsley’s All Age Carers Strategy 2020-2025 will be launched with a series of online events.

The Liverpool City Region has secured an additional £30million in Covid-19 business support from the Government. 

A strong message of thanks is being shared to all those who have kindly made financial donations to The Shakespeare North Playhouse.

Executive Producer Laura Collier has been appointed as Creative Director & Programmer for The Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot.

BBC ONE’S The One Show, along with The Shakespeare North Playhouse, has launched an exciting new playwriting competition for young people called As You Write It – Your Play on Stage, backed by Lady Anne Dodd, widow of comedian Sir Ken Dodd.

Prescot based Imaginarium Theatre are launching the Imaginarium Drama School.

As anticipation continues to build around the creation of The Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot, everyone now has a chance to play their part in its success by making a financial pledge to support the project.

From drug and cash seizures to closure orders, there have been huge successes over the last week thanks to the partnership work between Knowsley’s Crime and Communities Team and Merseyside Police.

The High Street Heritage Action Zone initiative, which will help to breathe new life into the historic heart of Prescot town centre.

Major improvement work has now started at Prescot train station to upgrade facilities and enhance access for local residents and…

Helpful advice from Knowsley’s Road Safety team if you’re using your bike for your daily exercise or travelling to work.

The first of the government grants available to support businesses during the coronavirus pandemic have been processed.

If you’re currently out of work and looking for a job, Knowsley Works has a number of opportunities available for Knowsley residents.

Knowsley Council has introduced a new voucher scheme for Knowsley school children who receive free school meals.

The Shakespeare North Playhouse Community Curators group recently spent time at Knowsley Hall as part of their specialist training.

Two major trusts will make significant capital contributions to the Shakespeare North Playhouse.

Children at Evelyn Primary School in Prescot, recently found out about potential careers at an aspirations day.

Another new addition to Prescot’s food and drink scene, Eden Bar and Garden opens its doors.

Find out what’s on the agenda at Cabinet on 12 February 2020.

The key partners leading on the delivery of the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot have signed a construction Partnership Charter for this once in a lifetime project.

There is a new addition to the Prescot skyline as a huge 190ft high crane has been installed on the site of the Shakespeare North Playhouse.

Clarification from Knowsley Council, Kirkby High School and Rowan Learning Trust about the urgent maintenance work being carried our at Kirkby High School and the temporary closure of the school on Friday 24 January 2020.

More than 350 children performed in this year’s Shakespeare Schools Festival, the world’s largest youth drama festival.

Once again, the Knowsley Business Awards ceremony was an outstanding success with a record number of guests.

New lighting at Prescot Parish Church is showcasing Knowsley’s only Grade I listed building.

A new project, Prescot 1597, has brought together a group of creative and inquisitive people with a love of the town’s heritage.

Prescot’s food and drink offer continues to thrive as another new bar and restaurant opens its doors.

Shakespeare North Playhouse makes headlines in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Poco Loco is the latest new addition to the night time offer in Prescot town centre that has opened its doors to the public.

Knowsley Chamber is joining forces with The Shakespeare North Playhouse to launch a new initiative that will help to capture local business support for this landmark cultural development.

Katarina Johnson-Thompson, a former pupil of St Mark’s primary school in Halewood, has won her first gold medal at the World Athletics Championships.

Prescot is celebrating Christmas early as it is named the winner of a national competition.

Prescot has another new addition to its thriving food and drink scene as The Lord Strange Bar and Restaurant has now opened its doors.

As part of the restoration work in Prescot town centre, a new clock has been installed which incorporates four clues about the town’s history.

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet will meet on Wednesday 17th July at 5pm, here’s a quick summary of what’s on the agenda.

Halsnead Garden Village has moved another step closer as Knowsley Council’s Cabinet agreed the £12m funding from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority for major transport improvements.

Work has now started on the highly anticipated Shakespeare North Playhouse, and local businesses are already beginning to reap the benefits of this prestigious development.

Over 1,700 people attended concerts and cultural events during the 15th Annual Prescot Festival of Music & the Arts in June 2019.

The Oven Pizzeria is the latest new restaurant to open in Prescot town centre.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has approved an additional £4.05 million from its Strategic Investment Fund, to support the…

A new initiative has been set up in Prescot town centre to help keep the main high street clean and tidy.

Unsung heroines from across the region have been named finalists in the Merseyside Women of the Year awards 2019 and a public vote has been opened to decide the overall Merseyside Woman of the Year.

The Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot will be a major new visitor attraction for the town and the wider region.…

The first phase of work to transform Eccleston Street in Prescot will begin on Tuesday 7 May.

A generous donation of mulberry wood artefacts has been gifted to the Shakespeare North Playhouse.

Venus 217, is located on Knowsley Business Park and provides 217,765 sq ft of high quality manufacturing / logistics accommodation.

Find out more about the new campaign encouraging everyone in Prescot to talk to each other.

Halsnead Garden Village is receiving funding from government to help deliver new homes.

On a recent visit to Prescot town centre, Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram, witnessed the positive changes happening in the town and had the opportunity to meet with local businesses.

East of Halewood is an exciting new residential development of high-quality housing in a semi-rural setting.

Halsnead Garden Village is the largest development site in the Liverpool City Region, delivering new homes and employment. These frequently asked questions will help you to find out more about the development.

Knowsley’s Halsnead Garden Village has been named as a finalist in the category for Excellence in Plan Making Practice the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence 2019.

A full meeting of the Council is taking place on Wednesday 23 January 2019. Here’s a summary of what’s on the agenda.

Councillor Graham Morgan and Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram comment on the news of job losses at Jaguar Land Rover.

Knowsley Council has completed the freehold purchase of Volair Park, the home of Prescot Cables Football Club, which will secure the future of the Club. Here’s what you need to know about the purchase, what it means for Prescot and the Club and the some of the facts around this decision.

An agreement has been signed by Knowsley Council to secure the future of Prescot Cables Football Club. The council has completed the freehold purchase of Volair Park, the club’s home ground, and a new 99 year lease has been granted for the club.

School children enjoyed a taste of life on a busy housing construction site when they visited Prescot Park recently.

In the biggest ceremony to date, 850 guests came together at this year’s Knowsley Business Awards, to celebrate the success…

Knowsley Council’s Planning Committee has given the green light for high quality new homes to be built in Roby.

Morecrofts Solicitors has announced plans to open a new office in Prescot town centre.

Suites Hotel & Spa was the big winner at this year’s Merseyside Independent Business Awards, scooping a total of three…

Hundreds of people came together to celebrate the amazing Lost Castles project which took place at Knowsley Safari during the summer.

Five Knowsley businesses have made it to the shortlist for the Merseyside Independent Business (MIB) Awards 2018.

A new strategy outlining how the council, partners, residents and businesses will all work together to achieve a Dementia Friendly…