Coronavirus: News and Advice

If you planning to visit one of our SMART testing centres for those not experiencing symptoms, it is important you…

As Knowsley continues to battle very high rates of COVID-19, thousands of residents have now received their first dose of…

Knowsley’s Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, Cllr Sean Donnelly, visited the borough’s COVID-19 vaccination centre in Kirkby today…

The current national lockdown means that many non-essential businesses must close and those who are able to work from home…

Everyone needs to play their part and help to get our COVID infection rates down. Supermarkets are playing their part…

The Government has announced it is prioritising the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccination programme. The NHS has said: “Our…

Knowsley’s local policing team have issued fines to 9 people after attending a party in Knowsley last weekend. Officers were…

As Knowsley battles rapidly increasing rates of COVID-19, its Director of Public Health is sending a message to ALL residents…

People who must risk leaving their homes and mixing with others during lockdown are being urged to keep getting repeated…

With rising rates of infection and demand for places being significantly higher than during lockdown last year, parents and carers…

Here’s a summary of what was discussed when Knowsley’s Outbreak Management Board met.

Directors of Public Health across the region are urging people to abide by the latest lockdown rules and stay at…

Residents who are unable to work from home are being encouraged to get tested before going into the workplace or school environment.

New business grants have been promised by Government – here’s what it means for businesses in Knowsley.

With the rising rates of COVID cases in Knowsley, particularly with residents aged 17-24 years, young people are being urged…

The last year has been extra stressful, especially if you’re a parent. As we enter another lockdown, it’s normal and…

Across Knowsley the number of young people aged 17-24 with COVID is rising faster than in any other age group.  

It is important to know the difference between ‘support bubbles’ and ‘social bubbles’ – and to only form support bubbles when they are genuinely required in order to prevent the spread of the virus.

Cases of COVID-19 in Knowsley have reached a new peak today at 796.8 per 100,000 population.  This exceeds the Borough’s…

Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority can confirm that in line with government advice it plans to keep all 14 of…

That is the clear message from Knowsley Council as the whole of the UK moves into another national lockdown to…

Online borrowing will continue while library branches are closed during the current national lockdown.

The UK Government has brought in new national restrictions to help combat the spread of COVID-19. The restrictions should be…

Here’s what you need to know about the rules which must be followed during the national lockdown.

Cllr Graham Morgan has urged everyone in Knowsley to “dig deep” as a new national lockdown comes into effect.

England is to return to a full national lockdown and we are all being asked to stay at home. Find out more.

With the new school term set to start tomorrow (Monday 4 January 2021), Knowsley Council is continuing to support all settings as they work hard to maintain education provision in the face of significant challenges due to COVID-19.

Knowsley Council Leader Councillor Graham Morgan is calling upon the Government to take decisive and swift action to address the alarmingly fast-growing rates of COVID-19 in the Borough.

All school staff will be able to access additional testing slots at Knowsley’s community SMART testing facilities from Monday 4 January.

Knowsley has seen a significant increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases recorded over the Christmas period.

Knowsley Council is encouraging all school staff to get tested ahead of returning to work at the start of the new term.

Due to the increasing rates of COVID-19 the Government has confirmed that Knowsley and all other areas of the Liverpool…

By Cllr Graham Morgan, Leader of Knowsley Council. When I started my weekly updates back in April, I certainly did…

In recent weeks the media has reported that there is a new variant of the COVID-19 currently in circulation. It…

Mayor of Knowsley Cllr Frank Walsh and Cllr Sean Donnelly, Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, were given a tour of the Volair leisure centre in Kirkby which is one of the three COVID-19 testing facilities for people who are not displaying symptoms.

Measures have been introduced to allow visits to care homes in Knowsley to take place safely. Read more.

Communities across Knowsley are being asked to be extra-creative this year when it comes to decorating and lighting up their…

If you’re bubbling up with friends or family this Christmas it is important you take steps to make sure you…

Local resident Catherine Rugen became one of the first people in Knowsley to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, on Wednesday 16…

With any updates or changes to the Tier system expected this Thursday, we take a look at Knowsley’s current position and what’s new since the the borough entered Tier 2.

Knowsley Council is encouraging residents to get tested ahead of returning to work or school in the new year. Social…

The COVID vaccination programme, managed by the NHS, has now commenced in the UK with vaccines expected to be distributed…

Knowsley residents are being urged to plan their journeys in advance and make sure they follow COVID guidance when using…

The borough has begun to receive its allocation of quick-result ‘lateral flow’ Covid-19 tests. Here’s how you could help by getting tested, even without any symptoms.

Self-isolation for people who been in contact with someone confirmed to have COVID will be shortened from 14 to 10…

As SMART testing continues to be rolled out across Knowsley, the military have paid tribute to the Council for their…

Almost 600 residents without symptoms have been tested in the first three days of the new testing centres opening.

Knowsley’s local track and trace team is launching a new door knocking programme as it aims to reduce the spread of the virus in…

December has already brought much positive news about the fight against Covid-19… but we must not become complacent, Cllr Morgan warns this week.

Now that national lockdown restrictions have ended and we have returned to a regional tier system, it is important that…

Cllrs Graham Morgan and Sean Donnelly were amongst the first in Knowsley to take a SMART test after it was launched in the borough.

SMART Testing is now available to all Knowsley residents who are not experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. This FAQ will help…

From tomorrow (Tuesday 8 December) testing facilities for people who are not displaying COVID-19 symptoms will be available at sites across Knowsley.

Following the announcement that all areas of the Liverpool City Region are set to roll out mass testing (known as SMART testing), Knowsley has confirmed that all its residents will have access to regular testing facilities in a number of locations across the Borough from later this week.

Would you like to play your part in supporting your local community? If so Knowsley Council are recruiting 154 Multi-Skilled Operatives to support the delivery of three COVID testing centres in Huyton, Kirkby and Halewood.

Following the successful mass testing (now known as SMART testing) pilot in Liverpool, all five other boroughs in the region…

This week it was announced that the UK is the first place in the world to approve a vaccination against COVID-19. This is incredibly positive news in the fight against the virus and something that has been widely welcomed. But what does this approval mean and when are we likely to see vaccinations begin here in Knowsley?

Knowsley’s latest Outbreak Management Board meeting took place on Thursday 3 December 2020.  At the meeting, the Board reviewed the latest data available and updates on the current level of cases in the Borough.

Earlier this week, Knowsley moved into tier 2 of the UK regional tier restrictions when national lockdown came to an…

Now national lockdown has ended Select and Collect borrowing and library PC access will resume.

National lockdown has now ended and the fantastic retailers and businesses across Knowsley are open again. We want to encourage…

The Coffee House in Huyton Village Centre is one of the local businesses that will be reopening its door tomorrow following an enforced closure from 5 November 2020 due to the national lockdown.

A new campaign aimed at younger people – spread the facts, not the virus – looks at the facts about…

As national lockdown comes to an end (2 December) Knowsley Council is urging its residents to keep up the good work, continue to follow the rules and hopefully the borough can say goodbye to lockdown – for good.

From 3 December to 9 December 2020, which will be known as the ‘student travel window’, students will be allowed to travel home on staggered departure dates set by universities, working alongside travel operators to manage pressure on the transport network.

Knowsley’s latest Outbreak Management Board meeting took place on Thursday 26 November 2020.  At the meeting, the Board reviewed the latest data available and updates on the current level of cases in the Borough.

The Hospitality, Leisure and Retail Grants (Expanded Scheme) will be open for applications that meet the eligibility criteria from 10am on Monday 30 November and close at 5pm on Friday 11 December 2020.

Today’s announcement that the Liverpool City Region will exit the national lockdown into Tier 2 is welcome news and a testament to the sacrifice and reliance of everyone who lives here. We’d like to thank each and every person that helped us achieve this outcome.

2020 has proved to be extremely challenging for everyone due to COVID-19. Over the last nine months, residents have had…

The Prime Minister has now confirmed (Monday 23 November) that national lockdown will end on 2 December and not be…

If you, or anyone in your household, starts to experience symptoms, it is important that you isolate and book a…

Knowsley’s latest Outbreak Management Board meeting took place on Wednesday 18 November 2020.  At the meeting, the Board reviewed the latest data available and updates on the current level of cases in the Borough.

There are a number of reasons why someone might visit your home during lockdown, including tradespeople and those in your…

A new COVID-19 testing site is set to open in Stockbridge Village from Thursday 19 November, making it easier for…

With the Covid-19 response meaning new services and new ways of working, Cllr Morgan reflects on how much the council has changed in nine months.

The latest data shows the rate of Covid-19 infection in Knowsley is beginning to decrease.

We have received a number of enquiries relating to letters that should have been received from the Department of Health and Social Care to residents who have been identified as Clinically Extremely Vulnerable. The Department for Health and Social Care has confirmed that all letters have now been posted and should be received by residents in this category over the coming days.

What are the new measures? From Thursday 5 November, the UK Government has brought in new national restrictions to help…

Work to stop the spread of COVID-19 across the borough has taken another positive step forward with the successful establishment…

The Stay Alive app is designed to help both those who are having suicidal thoughts and those who are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide.

It has been reported in the media today that the “entire Liverpool City Region to get mass COVID-19 testing”. What…

Knowsley’s latest Outbreak Management Board meeting took place on Thursday 5 November 2020.  At the meeting, the Board reviewed the latest data available and updates on the current level of cases in the Borough.

The Leader of Knowsley Council has paid tribute to the Borough’s residents and businesses whose actions have contributed to the start of a decline in virus transmission rates.

The borough’s two multi-storey car parks will be closed during the national lockdown.

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Saturday 31 October regarding a national lockdown from Thursday 5 November, residents who are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable are being advised to stay at home.

Books can be borrowed via the Home Delivery Service plus eBooks and computer access will be available throughout the latest lockdown

A mass Covid-19 testing pilot begins in Liverpool on Friday. Here’s what you need to know.

The Government has announced that Liverpool (defined as being the area under the control of Liverpool City Council) will take…

On Saturday 31 October, the Prime Minister announced a national lockdown would be introduced from this Thursday (5 November). This…

Knowsley’s continued fight against coronavirus is affecting us all and is also having an impact on our borough’s pooches.

You should avoid sharing a car with someone from outside your household or your support bubble unless you can practise social distancing.

It’s been another incredibly busy week for Knowsley – and one that has, yet again, been filled with changes and new announcements in our fight against Covid.

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is to provide a fund of up to £1.5 million to the six local authorities in the city region to enable them to help cover the costs of licences for taxi drivers resident in the Liverpool City Region who have been severely impacted by COVID-19.

Did you know there are more than 850 CCTV cameras across Knowsley? Knowsley Council has made significant investment across the borough, with many new HD cameras installed in hot spot areas.

As we approach the Halloween and Bonfire period Knowsley Council and key partners including Merseyside Police are reminding residents of the serious consequences of anti-social behaviour.

This Halloween and Bonfire Night authorities across the Liverpool City Region are urging residents not to gather or arrange events.…

It’s really important that if you have any of the COVID-19 symptoms, that you stay at home and book a test. Members of your household also need to stay at home until your test result comes back.

Knowsley Council has confirmed that it will step in and fund free school meals during the forthcoming October half term break. The Council has also committed to supporting these children during the Christmas holidays too.

Following an amendment by the Government, gyms, indoor sports facilities, fitness and dance studios will be allowed to reopen from Saturday 24 October 2020 in Knowsley and across the Liverpool City Region.

It has been confirmed that gyms will no longer be included in Tier 3 restrictions in Liverpool City Region – and will be allowed to reopen.