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Ukrainian guests who moved to Knowsley as part of the Homes for Ukraine sponsorship scheme were officially welcomed to the…

Knowsley Better Together brings people and organisations together for the benefit of Knowsley using the simple principle that by working…

Knowsley Council’s Climate Emergency Scrutiny Committee was provided with an update on the progress and achievements of a number of…

Knowsley Family and Community Education (FACE) has launched new digital drop-in sessions in libraries across the borough to support residents…

One Knowsley, the infrastructure body for the third sector in Knowsley, has worked tirelessly in the borough throughout the pandemic,…

Everton is liaising with councils across the Merseyside region to distribute free tickets to Ukrainian refugees for the upcoming ‘Match…

If you’re looking for ideas to help you keep the children entertained over the school summer holidays check out all…

Knowsley Council’s Children Social Care service has retained its Investing in Children Membership status following an assessment by Investors in…

The Reader, a national charity which aims to bring about a ‘reading revolution’, is launching a weekly reading group at…

The summer months can often result in us drinking a lot more alcohol than we normally do but drinking too…

Summer has arrived in Knowsley, and while many of us welcome the sunshine and warmer weather, for others it can…

Jake Johnson from Knowsley has been recognised by the High Sheriff of Merseyside for his achievements after thriving in a…

Children from five primary schools in Huyton came together on Thursday 7 July to celebrate a unique sporting project during…

Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise, with the latest data from the Office for National Statistics showing an increase…

A group of young advisors in Knowsley Council’s Children’s Social Care service have helped to design a new COVID-19 vaccination…

The local NHS has launched a roving health screening service across Knowsley this summer. Operating from a mobile unit, the…

As Year 11 pupils are starting to plan their next steps, it’s important to know what options are available to…

Over 600 pupils from 18 primary schools in Knowsley recently took part in the multi-agency Crucial Crew event – an…

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram, the Mayor of Liverpool, and the Leaders of Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral Councils…

As we approach the final GCSE exams, young people across Knowsley will be thinking about the next steps in their…

Residents are being asked to give their views on Knowsley’s draft Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) 2022-2025. What is the PNA…

With the weather improving, many Knowsley residents will be getting ready to make a picnic to eat outdoors and enjoy…

New Post Office service to be trialled in Huyton Knowsley residents will be able to access a number of services…

Are you or a loved one missing out on pension credit? The Department for Work and Pensions recently revealed that…

The NHS has launched a public consultation about proposals for five Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) services –…

Knowsley Schools Girls U11s celebrated cup success earlier this month when they were named Everton Plate Cup Winners following a…

Residents in Knowsley are benefitting from a £6.724m support package, helping vulnerable residents across the Borough. The funding covers the…

As we are approaching the end of another academic year, young people in Year 11 will be considering their next…

The NHS is expecting an extremely busy weekend across Knowsley over the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend and is encouraging anyone…

A striking squad of influential Merseyside women have teamed-up to support a brand-new football tournament to give girls hope and…

Knowsley Council’s Leader Councillor Graham Morgan has today outlined his priorities for the Borough and its people following the most…

Knowsley Council held its Annual General Meeting this afternoon (Wednesday 25 May 2022). Councillors re-elected Cllr Graham Morgan as Leader…

In March 2022, Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) conducted the first local area inspection in Knowsley of Special…

Everton in the Community is supporting older adults and their physical wellbeing with a new programme which aims to reduce…

Liverpool City Council has confirmed that a victory parade for Liverpool FC to celebrate the club’s achievements this season will…

One Knowsley has announced the first wave of awards to VCFSE organisations across the borough, who have been successful in…

Finch Woods Academy in Halewood has been shortlisted in three award categories at the TES School Awards 2022. The TES…

Knowsley Council  has been shortlisted for a third national award for its implementation of Invision360 – this time a Municipal…

Residents and visitors to Huyton Village Centre will receive an illuminating welcome following the installation of lighting at Archway Road…

Knowsley residents are being asked to have their say on local services or issues they feel require closer examination. A…

Prescot Soccer Centre, operated by Volair, will be piloting extended opening hours at the weekend. From Saturday 30 April 2022,…

Knowsley Council’s Early Years’ Service has successfully been reaccredited for the “Investing in Volunteers” standard. Knowsley Early Years’ Service support…

Knowsley is one of 50 local authorities that has received a share of £780m of funding over three years to…

Knowsley residents are being urged to check any Kinder chocolate products they might have purchased recently due to a large-scale…

ARTICLE UPDATE: 2 August 2022 If you live in a property in Council Tax bands A to D, you are…

Most households in property bands A to D will receive a £150 rebate on their annual Council Tax, helping households…

Service users from Al’s Place, a disability day centre in Prescot, got the chance to speak with local police and…

We’re urging residents to take time to think about their wellbeing as part of Stress Awareness Month this April. The…

Parents in the North West are being reminded of the symptoms of scarlet fever following a rise in cases. The…

House of Memories On The Road is National Museums Liverpool’s new touring 30 metre square mobile museum that opens up…

Officers were in Knowsley yesterday (Wednesday, 6 April) in an ongoing proactive policing operation to find criminals and protect those…

Knowsley Council has been awarded a further £1.862m (in addition to the initial allocation of £1.9m) from the Government’s Household…

Benetton recently opened the doors of its childrenswear store at 25 St Chad’s Parade in Kirkby Town Centre and is…

Bowel cancer is the UK’s second biggest cancer killer and every 15 minutes someone is diagnosed with the disease (that’s…

The NHS is inviting parents and kids to grab a jab at a local COVID-19 drop-in clinic ahead of the…

COVID-19 continues to circulate in our communities and rates remained high when universal testing ended last week. Moving forward we…

From Friday 1 April further changes to COVID-19 testing and guidance will come into effect for those living in England.…

Cabinet received an update tonight (23 March 2022) on the recommendations put forward by the Sustainable Borough Scrutiny Committee’s Task…

Knowsley Council received a Local Government Association (LGA) Corporate Peer Challenge re-visit in December 2021. The re-visit reviewed how the…

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet has approved a new Housing Strategy for the borough. Knowsley’s Housing Strategy for 2022-2027 builds on the…

Cabinet will consider recommendations from the Economic Growth and Prosperity Scrutiny Committee following its review of the council’s Economic Growth…

The NHS has launched the COVID-19 Spring booster campaign today (21 March 2022) and eligible Knowsley residents will be invited…

Knowsley Chamber of Commerce and Knowsley Council are delighted to announce that Lesley Martin-Wright has been chosen as the next…

When the Prime Minister announced the UK’s first lockdown on 23 March 2020, little did we know that the pandemic…

At tonight’s Council meeting, Members were updated on £14.6m of permanent investment in service budgets to deal with growth, extra…

The website also offers information for family, friends and carers who are providing emotional or physical support to someone following their COVID illness.

The Knowsley Council Plan 2022-2025 was approved at full Council this evening (9 March 2022). Having been endorsed by the…

At tonight’s Council meeting, a Council Tax increase of 2.99% for the 2022/2023 financial year was approved. Of this, 1%…

At Knowsley Council’s full Council meeting tonight (9 March), three people were recognised by Councillors for their support to residents…

Residents are being reminded that welfare benefit advice is free. Reports have been received of a company offer advice in…

Roby Medical Centre was subject to vandalism last week and the surgery is currently closed. However, alternative temporary arrangements are…

From yesterday, 24 February 2022, the legal requirement to isolate if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or testing positive came to an…

At tonight’s Cabinet Meeting (23 February), Members endorsed the Knowsley Council Plan for the next three years. The Knowsley Council…

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet met tonight (23 February 2022) to consider the Council’s latest financial position and forecasts for the next…

Prime Minister announces plan for living with COVID-19 Today, 21 February 2022, the Prime Minister announced the Government’s long-term strategy…

Knowsley Council and Liverpool Council have teamed up to deliver free webinars to raise awareness of learning disabilities and neurodiverse…

Had COVID-19 recently? Find out when you can get your vaccination With COVID-19 cases so high over the Christmas many…

Staff working on two of Knowsley’s busiest industrial parks will be able to get their COVID-19 jabs next week when…

Across Knowsley, a new Community Vaccine Champions Programme is being launched, following a successful bid for £485,000 from the Department…

Knowsley Council has approved the continuing absence of any elected member from Council meetings due to reasons associated with the…

Across Knowsley, vaccination sites are offering walk-in appointments as part of a week-long push on walk-in sites to increase protection…

From Monday, 17 January, people with COVID-19 in England can end their self-isolation after five full days, as long as…

The Omicron variant continues to spread rapidly in our communities and the rate of infection in Knowsley is now the…

From 11th January in England, people who receive positive lateral flow results for COVID-19 will be required to self-isolate immediately…

With the start of a new year and a new school term, children and families are being encouraged to achieve…

On 16 December 2020, exactly one year ago today, Knowsley’s very first COVID-19 vaccines were administered at vaccination centres in…

Now the dark nights are drawing in and we are spending more time at home or inside, it is important…

Knowsley Council has confirmed that it is once again stepping up its emergency response in view of the issues posed…

The UK Government has announced changes to self-isolation rules for fully vaccinated contacts of a COVID-19 case to slow the…

Last night (12 December), the UK Prime Minister announced that the roll out of COVID-19 booster jabs to everyone aged…

First confirmed Omicron case in Liverpool Knowsley residents are being urged to be cautious and continue to follow measures to…

Knowsley Council is warning residents to be vigilant to fake messaging around the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and PCR testing.…

Knowsley residents are being reminded that they can speed up the reporting of COVID-19 testing results by signing up to…

We want to start by saying that we are extremely thankful to everyone across Cheshire and Merseyside for their efforts…

On Monday 29 November, the Government announced a major expansion of the COVID-19 booster programme, as part of efforts to…

On Saturday 27 November, the Prime Minister announced a range of temporary measures as a precaution to slow down the…

This article was originally published on 29 November 2021 As you will be aware, the Council has been managing Government…

Knowsley Council is urging residents to get vaccinated for COVID-19 after the latest figures showed that of those patients aged…

A new variant of COVID-19 (B.1.1.529) has been identified in parts of Africa and has been declared a variant under…

We are all looking forward to the festive season this year, especially after we were unable to celebrate and enjoy…