Safer communities

Two victims of crime have described the life-changing difference the Victim Care Merseyside hub has made to their lives, as …

People in Merseyside can hand in their bladed weapons as part of a knife surrender being carried out this week …

Merseyside Police has welcomed the introduction in the latest technology to support road safety enforcement with the implementation of a …

Knowsley Council has been awarded £25,000 funding to help tackle the issue of chewing gum littering.

With Bonfire Night fast approaching, the Environment Agency anticipate an increase in illegal burning of waste. It is illegal to …

Six years after the murder of a 29-year-old man in Prescot detectives are asking people to search their consciences and …

More than £900,000 of funding has been secured by Merseyside’s Police Commissioner to improve safety and protect women and girls …

In the last two months, since September 2023, some of Merseyside’s most callous and hardened burglars have been sentenced to …

Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) are urging everyone to safe stay this Halloween and Bonfire Night …

Organisers of unauthorised fireworks and bonfire displays in Knowsley could face legal action. By law, members of the public can …

October is Domestic Abuse Awareness month and throughout the month, the Council has been highlighting the range of support that …

People misusing fireworks in the build up to the Halloween and bonfire period could face criminal charges. Knowsley Council is …

Action will be taken against anyone who carries out anti-social (ASB) and criminal behaviour in Knowsley’s town centres and across …

Earlier this year, a programme of improvement works commenced at Primrose Court in Huyton as part of the Safer Streets …

More than 4,000 young people will be able to enjoy safe, engaging activities this Halloween and Bonfire Night, thanks to …

Reducing incidents of anti-social and criminal behaviour is a major priority for Knowsley’s Community Safety Partnership and is something that …

Merseyside Police is getting behind Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which is aimed at raising awareness of the importance of cybersecurity.   Cybersecurity …

Domestic abuse can take many forms and is a crime that can ruin the lives of those affected by it …

The American Bully XL, or XL Bully, type dog will be added to the breed types banned in the UK …

Knowsley Council is supporting Hate Crime Awareness Week 2023 to say ‘No More’ to hate crime in our borough. Hate …

Confidential intelligence provided by the local community has led to the seizure of scrambler bikes in Kirkby. Information provided directly …

Merseyside Police has launched a campaign urging people to break their silence about gang-related activity as part of the force’s …

October is national Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, helping to raise awareness of domestic abuse and the impact it has on …

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Knowsley has reduced significantly over a 12-month period. There was a 23% reduction in ASB in …

Businesses and residents in Knowsley are urged to remember the law around the sale of fireworks. It is illegal to …

Knowsley’s Household Waste Recycling Centres at Huyton and Kirkby have new ‘Disposable Vape’ bins.

Working in partnership with Merseyside Police, Knowsley Council’s Trading Standards recently took part in an operation to stop the sale …

Merseyside Police have joined forces with the NSPCC’s Childline service to support young people in crisis. The initiative, which is …

People across Merseyside are being asked to help shape a new strategy with the aim of reducing serious violence across …

Schoolchildren have featured in a poignant video to remind people about the power of community spirit following the tragic murder …

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has announced a further £50,000 pot of funding from the Youth Diversion Fund to keep thousands of …

Tips to help keep your sheds, garages and their contents, safe and secure.

Knowsley residents have a vital role to play in helping to tackle anti-social behaviour and criminal behaviour across the borough. …

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service has issued a safety warning around the lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes and e-scooters. On …

The Council is supporting the “Face the Family” campaign, which calls for a new law to make offenders attend court …

Knowsley Council is continuing to tackle the anti-social and illegal use of scrambler bikes and motorbikes as part of the …

The campaign will offer important safety tips to all dog owners in Merseyside about looking after their pet, especially around …

Domestic abuse has many forms and includes controlling, coercive (behaviour such as threats, humiliation and intimidation), threatening or violent behaviour …

Residents are urged to dispose of batteries safely and stop putting them in bins

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week (3 – 9 July) is an important time for Knowsley’s Local Policing Team and Knowsley …

Knowsley Council has joined a nationwide campaign to help raise awareness of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and help keep our communities …

Knowsley Council is holding a series of Environmental Improvement Action Days across the borough.

Twenty organisations have been given thousands of pounds in funding to help crackdown on serious and organised crime in parts …

Kirkby Town Centre has benefitted from a significant reduction in anti-social behaviour in recent weeks, thanks in part to the …

Merseyside Police has arrested 23 people across Merseyside as part of a crackdown on domestic abuse. Yesterday, teams of local …

Merseyside Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner have reopened their Community Cashback Fund which sees money seized from criminals …

New figures reveal that since launching two years ago, Project ADDER has helped disrupt thousands of criminal gangs selling drugs …

Understanding what domestic abuse is and how to access support are the two main things you can do to help …

The potential consequences of misinformation sharing on social media have been seen in action this week with Merseyside Police and …

Detectives have issued images of several people who may have information that may assist enquiries following  disorder outside the Suites …

Resident groups across Merseyside are being invited to bid for a vital cash grant to increase safety and security in …

Knowsley’s Road Safety Team, along with experts from Good Egg Safety, are inviting people to get their child’s car seat …

Knowsley Council has successfully secured a Closure Order at 20 Brookwood Road, Huyton following incidents of anti-social behaviour and criminal …

Four more people have been charged after recent incidents of disorder outside the Suite Hotel in Knowsley.

Community clubs and groups in areas of Liverpool and Knowsley have one last chance to access help to apply for …

Today (Monday 22 May) Merseyside Police and the Police Commissioner joined forces with partners to tackle serious organised crime across …

Five people have been charged after six warrants were executed in Kirkby and Croxteth as part of an operation following …

Knowsley Council has successfully prosecuted and fined a fly tipper who failed to dispose of their waste responsibly.

Officers in Merseyside have today (Thursday 18 May) executed six warrants in Kirkby and Croxteth and arrested seven people, as …

Knowsley’s Greystone Bridge will be lit in rainbow colours on Wednesday 17 May to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia …

Dog walking advice from Knowsley’s Dog Warden Service.

People in Merseyside can hand in their bladed weapons as part of a knife and weapons surrender being carried out …

Following a spate of anti-social behaviour incidents in Kirkby Town Centre, Merseyside Police made three arrests last night (10 May …

Knowsley’s Youth Offending Service (YOS) has been rated ‘Good’ by HM Inspectorate of Probation.

People with a potential issue with gambling are being encouraged to contact support services and address gambling-related harms – an …

During a day of action in Knowsley yesterday (Wednesday 3 May), Merseyside Police made seven arrests, seized drugs, cash and …

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences after officers seized a cannabis farm and suspected Class A …

Clubs and groups with initiatives that could support areas of Liverpool and Knowsley are being invited to apply for up …

Here are some top tips to help householders prevent mould and damp in their homes.

New powers to tackle knife crime go live in Merseyside next week (Wednesday 19 April), to further tackle knife crime …

Hundreds of thousands of pounds’ worth of drugs, two guns and more than £100,000 in cash and luxury goods have …

As part of Knowsley Council’s continued commitment to tackling Domestic Abuse, it has funded specialist training for council and partner …

Knowsley Council and partners are helping to raise awareness of child exploitation as part of National Child Exploitation Day which …

This week Knowsley Council’s Crime and Communities Team has been working in partnership with Merseyside Police to address issues of …

It’s Empty Homes Week, and Knowsley Council is raising awareness of the work it does to reduce the number of …

Today marks the end of LGBT+ History Month. During the month we have been highlighting how residents can explore the …

A campaign to increase women’s safety, particularly around the transport network, is being rolled out across the whole of Merseyside, …

Knowsley Council is supporting Empty Homes Week which takes place from Monday 27 February – Sunday 5 March. A key …

Cartbridge Lane in Halewood has benefited from a range of environmental improvement works.

This week, on Wednesday 22 February, Merseyside Police have made arrests and seized drugs, cash and weapons in a day …

To mark LGBT+ History Month, Knowsley’s Archive Service (The ARK) is calling out to the Borough’s LGBT+ community to submit …

Today, Merseyside Police reminds communities of its commitment to working together with communities and partner agencies including Knowsley Council to …

Knowsley Council is investing in Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) CCTV cameras on Shevingtons Lane and Headbolt Lane in Kirkby.

Improvement work as part of the Safer Streets project has started at Primrose Court in Huyton, an area of the …

The Knowsley Community Safety Partnership is reminding residents to know and look out for the signs of domestic abuse – …

This month, Knowsley Council is marking LGBT+ History Month and celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) history. As well …

Knowsley Council has successfully prosecuted a housing developer of two stalled developments within the Borough, resulting in a £14,000 fine. …

Today (Friday 27 January), Merseyside Police and partners including Knowsley Council delivered a Day of Action in Liverpool and Knowsley …

Today (Friday 27 January), residents in parts of Knowsley and Liverpool will see the first community phase of the Home …

This week, Knowsley’s Crime and Communities Team delivered an afternoon of action on Leather’s Lane, Halewood to tackle crime and …

Residents are warned they could be fined for handing waste to an unlicensed waste disposal operator, who then goes on …

A scheme to support a safe and secure evening economy in Prescot Town Centre has been launched. The Prescot Pubwatch …

Non-profit organisation One Knowsley will take over the running of the Michael Causer Foundation from 2023

Following White Ribbon Day, Knowsley Council continues to raise awareness of the support available to Knowsley residents who may be …

Domestic abuse is defined as any incident of controlling, coercive, threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or …

Find out more about The First Step, a specialist domestic abuse service based in Knowsley for Knowsley residents.

Today (Wednesday 30 November) Merseyside Police and partners pledged their commitment to invest in prevention with new force teams and …

This week Knowsley Council continues to fund and deliver Domestic Abuse training to staff from local organisations and in house …

Following White Ribbon Day on Friday 25 November, Knowsley Council continues to raise awareness of the support available to residents …

Following White Ribbon Day on Friday 25 November, Knowsley Council continues to raise awareness of the support available to residents …