Guy Murphy

That’s the latest message from Knowsley Council as we start to head into the winter months when historically a number…

Unpaid carers who are recorded on their NHS patient record as a carer, those in receipt of Carer’s Allowance or…

The local NHS is encouraging as many Knowsley residents as possible to protect themselves this winter by getting their COVID-19…

 Knowsley residents are invited to take part in FREE gardening workshops and pick up some hand tips about gardening and…

Frontline health and care staff are now eligible to book a coronavirus (COVID-19) booster vaccine appointment. A booster dose helps…

This autumn the COVID-19 vaccine will be offered to children aged 12 to 15 as part of a school-based immunisation…

Knowsley residents can now access their first, second or booster jabs at more convenient locations across the borough. The additional…

From October, people collecting home COVID-19 testing kits from a local pharmacy will need to register for a QR code.…

Additional pop-up testing sites will be taking place every week from Tuesday – Saturday in October to engage residents in…

Pregnant women are being urged to get the COVID-19 vaccine, after it was shown that that they have a higher…

Knowsley Council has launched a new video to encourage the borough’s young people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and keep…

The UK Government has announced that all children aged 12-15 in England will be offered one dose of the Pfizer…

Knowsley Working Well has secured additional funding from Knowsley Council’s Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF) to assist local businesses (SME’s),…

Since the easing of national restrictions, cases of COVID-19 in Knowsley have continued to rise. Currently the number of cases…

In June 2020 Knowsley Council developed a a Local Outbreak Management Plan, detailing how its response to the pandemic. The…

Over the past 18 months, our education settings have worked incredibly hard to continue to deliver the best possible learning…

Knowsley Council is encouraging all school children to aim for 100% school attendance and put themselves in the best position…

Poster designs by Kirkby primary school children have been incorporated into a special piece of artwork welcoming people to the…

Kirkby Town Centre’s website – www.kirkbytowncentre.com – has undergone a major transformation, ensuring it showcases all that Kirkby has to…

Knowsley Council is urging residents aged 60+ to take steps to reduce their risk of catching COVID-19 after the rate…

From Monday 16 August, double vaccinated adults in England, or those who meet one of four exemption criteria, will no…

Knowsley residents might be asked to provide proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test, when entering a venue, attending…

The symptomatic testing site based in Huyton Village Centre (opposite Huyton Library) will be moving on Monday 9 August. The…

Knowsley residents are being encouraged to continue using the NHS COVID-19 app following changes in the latest update to reduce…

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated its guidance to help businesses identify poor ventilation in workplaces and take…

Knowsley Council has launched a new campaign to remind the borough’s young people to play their part to keep life…

If you’re aged 16 and over, you are now eligible for your COVID-19 vaccination. To get vaccinated you can either…

Knowsley Council is urging residents to keep getting tested for COVID-19 as the borough continues to battle with high rates…

Knowsley Council is urging local businesses to join the likes of Amazon, Sky and Molson Coors by encouraging their staff…

It has been a very difficult year for schools and pupils across Knowsley and no doubt everyone is looking forward…

Whilst national restrictions are being lifted from Monday 19 July, COVID rates across many parts of the country, including Knowsley,…

‘Living with COVID-19 and life after 19th July’ – joint statement from the Directors of Public Health in Cheshire and…

England’s Chief Nurse has today reminded the public that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a…

Knowsley residents who test positive for COVID-19 will now be invited to complete their Track and Trace details, including contacts,…

Additional pop-up testing sites will be taking place on Thursday, Friday and Sunday for residents who are experiencing symptoms of…

With COVID rates increasing in Knowsley, it’s essential that residents continue to follow the advice being issued by Public Health…

Knowsley residents are being urged to get tested for COVID-19 as cases continue to rise across the borough. This week…

Knowsley Council is urging residents aged under 30 to remain cautious when out and about as cases of COVID-19 continue…

Knowsley, along with the wider Liverpool City Region, is receiving enhanced support from the Government to contain the virus as…

In response to the Government’s announcement around enhanced support being offered to the Liverpool City Region, Cllr Graham Morgan has…

Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, has announced the opening of a new support service offering a…

As part of the Council’s ambitious 10 year development plan for Huyton Village Centre, a number of outdated and empty…

ForHousing has been able to work with 531 families in Stockbridge Village affected by the Covid pandemic to provide access…

We are now almost 15 months into the COVID-19 pandemic and whilst we are in a much better position than…

Knowsley schools participating in The Daily Mile We all know how important it is to keep active to help to…

Work on a new £15.1m extra care development in Stockbridge Village has completed with tenants now enjoying their new homes.…

As lockdown restrictions ease, Directors of Public Health in Cheshire and Merseyside are relaunching a campaign to ‘Spread the Facts’…

Knowsley residents are being reminded about the importance of getting their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Across the Liverpool…

The COVID-19 vaccine offers us the best protection from the virus and also the best route out of the pandemic.…

Knowsley residents are being urged to continue to take part in twice weekly testing to ensure the borough stays ahead…

The Shakespeare North Trust has announced the appointment of Melanie Lewis as Chief Executive of The Shakespeare North Playhouse. Melanie,…

Knowsley residents are being reminded about the importance of getting their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Across the Liverpool…

The COVID-19 vaccine is currently being offered to Knowsley residents in a phased approach. If you fall into any of…

Knowsley residents have been sharing their experiences of getting their COVID-19 vaccine to help encourage others who haven’t yet made…

Analysis of the COVID-19 vaccination programme by Public Health England (PHE) has indicated that 11,700 deaths have been prevented in…

Step 3 on the roadmap to recovery has seen the biggest easing of restrictions to date with close contact, indoor…

Residents in Knowsley are being reminded of the importance of having a PCR test if they:- Test positive through a…

Local leaders are asking people in Liverpool City Region to take care and show respect for each other as lockdown eases further.

With the recent bad weather its no surprise that many of us are eagerly waiting the return of indoor hospitality…

Firms who are participating in the government’s free coronavirus workplace testing programme will be able to showcase their involvement through…

Knowsley residents will be able to continue accessing assisted testing facilities in the borough until the end of September after…

Self-isolating? You might be able to claim financial support If you’ve been told isolate by NHS Test and Trace, or…

The NHS COVID-19 app plays a vital role in helping us keep the number of positive cases of COVID-19 low…

The introduction of universal testing means that Knowsley residents can pick boxes of rapid (lateral flow) tests to use at…

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised that pregnant women should be offered the COVID-19 vaccine at…

Appointments for the COVID-19 vaccination are now available, for those eligible, at the St Helens Mass Vaccination Centre using the…

Knowsley residents are being urged download and use the NHS Trace and Trace app as more restrictions are eased and…

If your business is required to provide a customer log, then you must display an NHS QR code poster at…

Slow the spread and wear a face covering With lockdown restrictions starting to be slowly eased and more people coming…

From 12 April, hospitality venues across Knowsley will reopen for outdoor table service. This is great news for our local…

Under-30s in the UK are to be offered an alternative coronavirus vaccine to the AstraZeneca jab as a precautionary measure.…

If you have to take time off work to look after a child who has been told to self-isolate you…

The UK Government has reintroduced the requirement for a confirmatory PCR test following a positive lateral flow test. This means…

To ensure access to regular testing is available to as many people as possible, Knowsley businesses with 10 or more…

When and where to access regular COVID-19 testing Regular testing for COVID-19 is essential in order to detect people who…

Knowsley Council has allocated £0.668m from the Department of Health and Social Care to help tackle outbreaks of COVID-19 and…

Knowsley has received a jobs boost thanks to the three-month extension of SMART testing in the borough. Over 200 local…

Dr Sarah McNulty, Knowsley’s Director of Public Health is seeking to reassure the public of the safety of COVID-19 vaccinations…

In the coming days, a Knowsley resident will take part in the 100,000 rapid (lateral flow) test to be carried…

The NHS has launched a text messaging service to contact people and arrange COVID-19 vaccination appointments. It is hoped that…

Cheshire and Merseyside NHS is teaming up with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities to launch a campaign promoting vaccine…

Are you a carer living in Knowsley or a carer registered with a Knowsley GP? As a carer, you play…

Households and bubbles of pupils, students and staff of schools, nurseries and colleges can get twice weekly rapid (lateral flow)…

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic social media has been flooded with false information and conspiracy theories shared. This…

JOINT STATEMENT: Metro Mayor, Acting Mayor, & Council Leaders across Liverpool City Region Dear residents, This week we welcome the…

The Merseyside Resilience Forum (MRF) is a multi-agency partnership made up of all the organisations needed to prepare for and…

We have been made aware of a leaflet being circulated in Knowsley regarding the COVID-19 vaccination programme.  This leaflet –…

The UK Government has published its roadmap for the easing of lockdown restrictions and while this is a positive step…

In a joint statement, the Local Authority Leaders, Acting Mayor of Liverpool, and Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region,…

The UK Government has published its roadmap for the easing of lockdown restrictions across the UK. With the number of…

The Prime Minister has today announced the Government’s plans for the easing of lockdown restrictions over the coming weeks and…

British institutions the Premier League and the Beano, much loved author, artist and illustrator Charlie Mackesy, and social media platforms…

From Monday 22nd February Merseytravel concessionary pass holders who have vaccinations scheduled before 9.30am will be able to use the…

Knowsley Council is reminding residents who have had their COVID-19 vaccine that they need to continue to follow the rules…

As part of the Government’s priority groups for the COVID vaccination, frontline health and social care staff in Knowsley have…

Knowsley Council has worked with Public Health England on revised COVID guidance for workplaces. The COVID virus and how it…

Thousands of Knowsley residents have now received the first dose of their COVID vaccine, meaning we are a step closer…

Health officials have identified a wider set of symptoms experienced by some people testing positive for COVID-19. Not everyone will…

Knowsley residents who are being regularly tested at one of the borough’s SMART testing sites are being encouraged to sign…