Knowsley Council has launched a new video to encourage the borough’s young people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and keep…
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The UK Government has announced that all children aged 12-15 in England will be offered one dose of the Pfizer…
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Knowsley Working Well has secured additional funding from Knowsley Council’s Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF) to assist local businesses (SME’s),…
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Since the easing of national restrictions, cases of COVID-19 in Knowsley have continued to rise. Currently the number of cases…
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In June 2020 Knowsley Council developed a a Local Outbreak Management Plan, detailing how its response to the pandemic. The…
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Knowsley Council is encouraging all school children to aim for 100% school attendance and put themselves in the best position…
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Poster designs by Kirkby primary school children have been incorporated into a special piece of artwork welcoming people to the…
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Kirkby Town Centre’s website – www.kirkbytowncentre.com – has undergone a major transformation, ensuring it showcases all that Kirkby has to…
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Knowsley Council is urging residents aged 60+ to take steps to reduce their risk of catching COVID-19 after the rate…
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From Monday 16 August, double vaccinated adults in England, or those who meet one of four exemption criteria, will no…
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Knowsley residents might be asked to provide proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test, when entering a venue, attending…
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The symptomatic testing site based in Huyton Village Centre (opposite Huyton Library) will be moving on Monday 9 August. The…
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Knowsley residents are being encouraged to continue using the NHS COVID-19 app following changes in the latest update to reduce…
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated its guidance to help businesses identify poor ventilation in workplaces and take…
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Knowsley Council has launched a new campaign to remind the borough’s young people to play their part to keep life…
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If you’re aged 12 and over, you are now eligible for your COVID-19 vaccination. To get vaccinated you can either…
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Knowsley Council is urging residents to keep getting tested for COVID-19 as the borough continues to battle with high rates…
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Knowsley Council is urging local businesses to join the likes of Amazon, Sky and Molson Coors by encouraging their staff…
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It has been a very difficult year for schools and pupils across Knowsley and no doubt everyone is looking forward…
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England’s Chief Nurse has today reminded the public that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a…
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Knowsley residents who test positive for COVID-19 will now be invited to complete their Track and Trace details, including contacts,…
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Additional pop-up testing sites will be taking place on Thursday, Friday and Sunday for residents who are experiencing symptoms of…
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With COVID rates increasing in Knowsley, it’s essential that residents continue to follow the advice being issued by Public Health…
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Knowsley, along with the wider Liverpool City Region, is receiving enhanced support from the Government to contain the virus as…
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In response to the Government’s announcement around enhanced support being offered to the Liverpool City Region, Cllr Graham Morgan has…
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Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, has announced the opening of a new support service offering a…
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As part of the Council’s ambitious 10 year development plan for Huyton Village Centre, a number of outdated and empty…
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ForHousing has been able to work with 531 families in Stockbridge Village affected by the Covid pandemic to provide access…
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We are now almost 15 months into the COVID-19 pandemic and whilst we are in a much better position than…
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Knowsley schools participating in The Daily Mile We all know how important it is to keep active to help to…
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Work on a new £15.1m extra care development in Stockbridge Village has completed with tenants now enjoying their new homes.…
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As lockdown restrictions ease, Directors of Public Health in Cheshire and Merseyside are relaunching a campaign to ‘Spread the Facts’…
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Knowsley residents are being reminded about the importance of getting their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Across the Liverpool…
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The COVID-19 vaccine offers us the best protection from the virus and also the best route out of the pandemic.…
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Knowsley residents are being urged to continue to take part in twice weekly testing to ensure the borough stays ahead…
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The Shakespeare North Trust has announced the appointment of Melanie Lewis as Chief Executive of The Shakespeare North Playhouse. Melanie,…
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Knowsley residents are being reminded about the importance of getting their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Across the Liverpool…
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The COVID-19 vaccine is currently being offered to Knowsley residents in a phased approach. If you fall into any of…
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Knowsley residents have been sharing their experiences of getting their COVID-19 vaccine to help encourage others who haven’t yet made…
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Analysis of the COVID-19 vaccination programme by Public Health England (PHE) has indicated that 11,700 deaths have been prevented in…
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Step 3 on the roadmap to recovery has seen the biggest easing of restrictions to date with close contact, indoor…
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Residents in Knowsley are being reminded of the importance of having a PCR test if they:- Test positive through a…
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Local leaders are asking people in Liverpool City Region to take care and show respect for each other as lockdown eases further.
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With the recent bad weather its no surprise that many of us are eagerly waiting the return of indoor hospitality…
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Firms who are participating in the government’s free coronavirus workplace testing programme will be able to showcase their involvement through…
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Knowsley residents will be able to continue accessing assisted testing facilities in the borough until the end of September after…
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Self-isolating? You might be able to claim financial support If you’ve been told isolate by NHS Test and Trace, or…
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The NHS COVID-19 app plays a vital role in helping us keep the number of positive cases of COVID-19 low…
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The introduction of universal testing means that Knowsley residents can pick boxes of rapid (lateral flow) tests to use at…
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The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised that pregnant women should be offered the COVID-19 vaccine at…
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Appointments for the COVID-19 vaccination are now available, for those eligible, at the St Helens Mass Vaccination Centre using the…
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Knowsley residents are being urged download and use the NHS Trace and Trace app as more restrictions are eased and…
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If your business is required to provide a customer log, then you must display an NHS QR code poster at…
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Slow the spread and wear a face covering With lockdown restrictions starting to be slowly eased and more people coming…
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From 12 April, hospitality venues across Knowsley will reopen for outdoor table service. This is great news for our local…
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Under-30s in the UK are to be offered an alternative coronavirus vaccine to the AstraZeneca jab as a precautionary measure.…
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If you have to take time off work to look after a child who has been told to self-isolate you…
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The UK Government has reintroduced the requirement for a confirmatory PCR test following a positive lateral flow test. This means…
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To ensure access to regular testing is available to as many people as possible, Knowsley businesses with 10 or more…
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Knowsley Council has allocated £0.668m from the Department of Health and Social Care to help tackle outbreaks of COVID-19 and…
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Knowsley has received a jobs boost thanks to the three-month extension of SMART testing in the borough. Over 200 local…
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Dr Sarah McNulty, Knowsley’s Director of Public Health is seeking to reassure the public of the safety of COVID-19 vaccinations…
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In the coming days, a Knowsley resident will take part in the 100,000 rapid (lateral flow) test to be carried…
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The NHS has launched a text messaging service to contact people and arrange COVID-19 vaccination appointments. It is hoped that…
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Cheshire and Merseyside NHS is teaming up with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities to launch a campaign promoting vaccine…
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Are you a carer living in Knowsley or a carer registered with a Knowsley GP? As a carer, you play…
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Households and bubbles of pupils, students and staff of schools, nurseries and colleges can get twice weekly rapid (lateral flow)…
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Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic social media has been flooded with false information and conspiracy theories shared. This…
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JOINT STATEMENT: Metro Mayor, Acting Mayor, & Council Leaders across Liverpool City Region Dear residents, This week we welcome the…
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The Merseyside Resilience Forum (MRF) is a multi-agency partnership made up of all the organisations needed to prepare for and…
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We have been made aware of a leaflet being circulated in Knowsley regarding the COVID-19 vaccination programme. This leaflet –…
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The UK Government has published its roadmap for the easing of lockdown restrictions and while this is a positive step…
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In a joint statement, the Local Authority Leaders, Acting Mayor of Liverpool, and Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region,…
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The UK Government has published its roadmap for the easing of lockdown restrictions across the UK. With the number of…
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The Prime Minister has today announced the Government’s plans for the easing of lockdown restrictions over the coming weeks and…
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British institutions the Premier League and the Beano, much loved author, artist and illustrator Charlie Mackesy, and social media platforms…
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From Monday 22nd February Merseytravel concessionary pass holders who have vaccinations scheduled before 9.30am will be able to use the…
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Knowsley Council is reminding residents who have had their COVID-19 vaccine that they need to continue to follow the rules…
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As part of the Government’s priority groups for the COVID vaccination, frontline health and social care staff in Knowsley have…
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Knowsley Council has worked with Public Health England on revised COVID guidance for workplaces. The COVID virus and how it…
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Thousands of Knowsley residents have now received the first dose of their COVID vaccine, meaning we are a step closer…
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Health officials have identified a wider set of symptoms experienced by some people testing positive for COVID-19. Not everyone will…
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Knowsley residents who are being regularly tested at one of the borough’s SMART testing sites are being encouraged to sign…
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If you have tested positive for COVID-19 or if you have been contacted by Track and Trace and told to…
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A joint statement regarding the emergence of new COVID-19 strains on behalf of Local Council Leaders, the Acting Mayor for…
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A number of cases of a new variant of COVID-19 have been identified in the Liverpool City Region (inc Knowsley),…
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The Merseyside Resilience Forum (MRF) is a multi-agency partnership set up to prepare for and respond to any emergency in…
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Knowsley Council is urging residents to stay vigilant after it became aware nationally of the emergence of fake invitations to…
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To support the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in Knowsley, additional capacity will open later this week in Halewood…
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My name is Serena Kennedy, and I am Deputy Chief Constable of Merseyside Police and am chair of the Merseyside…
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The Government has announced that anyone breaking lockdown rules by attending a house party will be fined £800 by police,…
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Residents who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 MUST continue to follow the rules, such as wearing a mask, washing hands…
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The 2021 Prince’s Trust Youth Index has revealed the devastating toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on young people.…
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St Helens Rugby League Ground, the Totally Wicked Stadium, is the site of the first large-scale COVID-19 Vaccination Centre in Cheshire and Merseyside.
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As Knowsley continues to battle very high rates of COVID-19, thousands of residents have now received their first dose of…
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Knowsley’s Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, Cllr Sean Donnelly, visited the borough’s COVID-19 vaccination centre in Kirkby today…
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Everyone needs to play their part and help to get our COVID infection rates down. Supermarkets are playing their part…
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The Government has announced it is prioritising the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccination programme. The NHS has said: “Our…
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In recent weeks the media has reported that there is a new variant of the COVID-19 currently in circulation. It…