Lisa Bennett

Like other areas across the country Knowsley and neighbouring authorities in Merseyside, have seen an increase in COVID-19 cases over the last week.

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.

Many shops across Knowsley will be opening their doors again from Monday 15 June.

Knowsley Council has confirmed that it will be supportive of schools who may wish to ‘pause’ their plans for re-opening to larger numbers of pupils in the coming weeks. 

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

New figures show that since the start of the government-imposed ‘lockdown’ on 23rd March, 250 drivers have been arrested for drink and drug driving in Merseyside. 

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.

During the festive season, drivers are being reminded of the risk of driving the morning after drinking alcohol.

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…

Liverpool Mutual Homes has started work on a new development in Kirkby providing extra care homes as well as affordable homes.

The leader of Knowsley Council has welcomed the launch of a new community of family homes in Prescot, which will transform a brownfield site delivering new homes for the town.

Excitement in Prescot continues to build as another new restaurant opens its doors.

Accelerating development, investment and business growth in Knowsley will be even simpler from today, thanks to the launch of Invest Knowsley.

Work will be carried out on Mill Street in Prescot in preparation for the construction of the Shakespeare North Playhouse.

The sun was shining for the packed audience who enjoyed an outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s The Tempest.

Work has started on the new MATE Creative Bistro and Piazza at Market Place in Prescot.

Plans for the development of vacant land next to the junction of the M62 and Cronton Road in Huyton have been approved.

There is a drop in event to find out more about this work, view the proposals and talk to the project team and to discuss practical arrangements.

The name of the street that will be home to the new Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot, has been chosen.

Leading property developer, Ion, in collaboration with Bellway Homes and the Knowsley Estate has secured planning permission on the Earlsfield Park development that will bring new employment and homes to North Huyton.

Network Space has appointed Caddick Construction to build Element, its latest £8m scheme on Knowsley Business Park.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has approved a package of circa £14million from its Single Investment Fund for the Shakespeare North Playhouse and Rail Interchange project in Prescot.

Knowsley Council is launching an exciting opportunity for people to make their mark in Shakespearean history.

An operator has been appointed to run the café and community space at Market Place in Prescot.

A new pedestrian crossing on a busy road in North Huyton will help to improve safety.

The Council has entered into an Exclusivity Agreement with Aldi in relation to the Cables Way development.

The Leader of Knowsley Council, Cllr Andy Moorhead, has officially marked the start of build on a new residential development of 123 high quality homes in Prescot.

A Knowsley Apprentice has been named as a national winner at the Keepmoat Homes Trainee, Apprentice and Graduate (TAG) Awards.

Work to enhance the footpath and road on Pennywood Drive in Whiston has started.

During National Apprenticeship Week, Knowsley Council celebrating apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the economy.

Callender’s Green, a Stewart Milne Homes development, will bring 68 new family homes to Prescot.

Ahead of the construction of the Shakespeare North Playhouse, a team of archaeologists from Salford University have carried out an investigation of the Mill Street site in Prescot.

Driving offences involving drugs in Merseyside reached record figures during the December/Christmas period.

The council has started work on a new shared footway and cycleway along Longview Lane and through King George V playing fields in Huyton.

Firefighters and neighbourhood police officers have moved into a new shared Community Fire and Police Station in Prescot.

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet has agreed the appointment of a preferred construction partner to build the iconic Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot town centre.

Plans for more high quality new homes at Prescot Park have been approved.

Before you take to the wheel the morning after a festive night out – are you really safe and legal to drive?

Guests at this year’s ceremony celebrated the achievements of individuals and organisations from across Knowsley and the North West.

From Monday 20 November, part of the public car park at Mill Street in Prescot will be closed.

Plans for a new Shakespearean themed luxury hotel in Prescot town centre were given the green light at Knowsley Council’s Planning Committee.

Updated plans for the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot have been approved by the council’s Planning Committee.