Economy and employment

Two major trusts will make significant capital contributions to the Shakespeare North Playhouse.

Thanks to its ambitious plans for economic growth, Knowsley Council has generated more income from Council Tax and Business Rates growth.

Find out why business finds Knowsley such an attractive place to be based – and how that is having a positive effect on everyone living in the borough.

Following on from a hugely successful event in October last year, Fiver Fest is back in Prescot and this time it’s double the fun as it runs for two weeks instead of one.

Another new addition to Prescot’s food and drink scene, Eden Bar and Garden opens its doors.

The key partners leading on the delivery of the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot have signed a construction Partnership Charter for this once in a lifetime project.

Housing group Torus has officially welcomed new residents to its latest development, The Maples, in Kirkby.

The Coffee House is one of 13 premises to benefit from the Council’s shop front improvement scheme in Huyton Village Centre.

With a number of big names including Aldi currently recruiting locally, if you are looking for a job make sure you get in touch with Knowsley Works today.

Once again, the Knowsley Business Awards ceremony was an outstanding success with a record number of guests.

Knowsley is introducing the city region’s first ‘red route’ in Kirkby, meaning vehicles will not be allowed to stop at any time.

Knowsley Council has confirmed that it has reached a final agreement with St Modwen to acquire the company’s assets in Kirkby Town Centre.

An ambitious growth programme which is heralding a prosperous future for Knowsley has seen the borough shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

Female tech experts of the future are being encouraged to aim high thanks to a new project working with students at Kirkby High School. 

Prescot’s food and drink offer continues to thrive as another new bar and restaurant opens its doors.

Do you know how to protect your business from cyber security threats? Find out where to get advice and guides to help protect your livelihood online.

Businesses are being reminded of their responsibility to handle their waste responsibily, especially in the run-up to the bonfire period.

Poco Loco is the latest new addition to the night time offer in Prescot town centre that has opened its doors to the public.

Housing building in Knowsley is having a positive impact on the local economy and is creating thousands of local jobs, too, according to a new report.

A programme offering tailored support to households where all residents are out of work is seeing results in Knowsley and across the region.

One of the first participants on the Knowsley Supported Internship programme and Knowsley Empower Job Carving programme is celebrating after…

At today’s Liverpool City Region Combined Authority meeting (24 July), the council’s bid to the Combined Authority’s £6m Town Centre…

Knowsley Council has secured grant funding of £2 million from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s Local Growth Fund to…

A new partnership is helping to ensure people in Knowsley enjoy the maximum possible benefits from major developments taking place here.

There’s lots of exciting updates for Huyton Village Centre this month. Firstly, based on the popular Foodie Friday event last…

Element, the £8m second phase of development at Network Space’s Alchemy Business Park in Knowsley, has completed.

Three Knowsley residents have been successful in securing supported employment, thanks to the Empower Job Carving programme introduced in Knowsley.

Arcola Energy, a leading UK clean-tech business working in hydrogen and fuel cell technology, has secured 15,000 sq ft newly-built premises at Huyton Business Park.

People in Knowsley are being asked to consider whether working in the care sector could be the right career move for them.

Venus 217, is located on Knowsley Business Park and provides 217,765 sq ft of high quality manufacturing / logistics accommodation.

Work has started this week to transform the former NatWest bank building in Huyton Village Centre into a new family-friendly…

Almost 140 local businesses are set to benefit from Knowsley’s Council’s business rates relief scheme.

Specsavers in Kirkby has unveiled a fantastic new look and celebrated with a memorable launch party that included two dance…

Meet Kirkby Market’s Trader of the Month for March 2019 – Mandy at Fuel Stop Café.

The ‘Learn Together Partnership’, made up of local authorities across Merseyside and Cheshire are calling on graduates and those looking…

A bid to improve working conditions for thousands of working people across the Liverpool City Region began today (27 February 2019), as Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram launched a consultation on a Fair Employment Charter.

Funding from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority will help create the Halsnead Garden Village development in Knowsley, which could create nearly 1,600 homes and 1,000 jobs.

Walking and cycling to work in Kirkby is about to get easier, thanks to a scheme which will provide an off-road pedestrian and cycle route through to Knowsley Business Park North.

Councillor Graham Morgan and Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram comment on the news of job losses at Jaguar Land Rover.

Pupils from Halewood Academy have been taking part in a new Future Female Leaders programme, designed to inspire their female students to aim high!

A group of young adults with learning difficulties or disabilities have been recognised for their achievements on the Knowsley Supported Internship programme.

An action plan which will help increase the employability of people living in the Liverpool City Region has been officially launched at an event in Knowsley.

St. Modwen has agreed a new deal with Specsavers to occupy a larger unit at Kirkby Town Centre. The national…

It’s all going on in Huyton. Find out how ‘the village’ is being improved.

Meet Dave Taylor, Kirkby Market’s brilliant Trader of the Month for December 2018.

In the biggest ceremony to date, 850 guests came together at this year’s Knowsley Business Awards, to celebrate the success…

Knowsley Council is appealing for applicants to take up School Crossing Patrol Officer roles across the borough.

Foresight Group has announced a £2 million investment into Merseyside-based Fieldway Supplies Limited – a Huyton-based provider of fire alarm…

Morecrofts Solicitors has announced plans to open a new office in Prescot town centre.

Volair is investing in new leisure facilities at Halewood Leisure Centre.

Suites Hotel & Spa was the big winner at this year’s Merseyside Independent Business Awards, scooping a total of three…

One of Knowsley’s best loved landmarks will be going green to help start a conversation about the benefits that ‘clean growth’ can bring to our society. 

A project introduced by Knowsley Council’s Town Centres team at Kirkby Market has been showcased as an example of innovative best practice by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA).

Key investors involved in Kirkby town centre’s development were on site today discussing the finer details of the new Morrisons store’s design and layout.

Five Knowsley businesses have made it to the shortlist for the Merseyside Independent Business (MIB) Awards 2018.

Accelerating development, investment and business growth in Knowsley will be even simpler from today, thanks to the launch of Invest Knowsley.

Plans for the development of vacant land next to the junction of the M62 and Cronton Road in Huyton have been approved.

Leading property developer, Ion, in collaboration with Bellway Homes and the Knowsley Estate has secured planning permission on the Earlsfield Park development that will bring new employment and homes to North Huyton.

Network Space has appointed Caddick Construction to build Element, its latest £8m scheme on Knowsley Business Park.

Two major brands have agreed deals to open new stores in Kirkby town centre.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has approved a package of circa £14million from its Single Investment Fund for the Shakespeare North Playhouse and Rail Interchange project in Prescot.

Funding has been secured to build a major new business unit on Knowsley Business Park.

Participants in the Knowsley Supported Internship Programme have been given an award for their great work.

An operator has been appointed to run the café and community space at Market Place in Prescot.

A Knowsley Apprentice has been named as a national winner at the Keepmoat Homes Trainee, Apprentice and Graduate (TAG) Awards.

New investment in key local services and a higher Living Wage for the lowest-paid council staff are among the measures included in Knowsley Council’s budget for 2018/19.

During National Apprenticeship Week, Knowsley Council celebrating apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the economy.

Knowsley Growth Hub and Chamber offer specialist advice and guidance to businesses based in Knowsley as well as businesses looking to invest or grow in the borough.

Knowsley Council is set to demolish three empty eye-sores in Kirkby town centre to make way for exciting new developments, including a cinema and new bars and restaurants.

A programme co-ordinated by Cycle Projects is helping people who are either looking for work or have recently found work to travel to work, helping them get to work and maintain healthy lifestyles.

Want to start up and run a new business in Knowsley this year? The Knowsley Growth Hub will help you get on your way!

The Knowsley Internship Programme has been successful in helping people secure employment.

Find out how Knowsley Better Together is benefiting people and organisations.

If your new year’s resolution is to find a new job, Knowsley Works could help.

Knowsley’s ambitious plans for increased growth and housing development is already reaping rewards with the borough’s Council Tax base rising by more than the national average over the last four years.

Guests at this year’s ceremony celebrated the achievements of individuals and organisations from across Knowsley and the North West.

Almost 200 local businesses are set to benefit from a new relief scheme set up by Knowsley Council to cover increases in their business rates.

Plans for a new Shakespearean themed luxury hotel in Prescot town centre were given the green light at Knowsley Council’s Planning Committee.

Hundreds of high quality new homes are set to be built across three different sites in Knowsley.

Councillors in Knowsley have given the green light to a major new retail scheme, including a large Morrisons supermarket, in Kirkby town centre.

A host of exciting new developments have been given the green light in Knowsley, including a major retail scheme and supermarket in Kirkby, the Shakespeare North theatre, a hotel and hundreds of new homes.

Updated plans for the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot have been approved by the council’s Planning Committee.

Young people leaving care need support as they begin living independently – so the council is waiving council tax bills and making it easier to get work.

Machmade Ltd. has been named a winner at the regional final of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2017. The awards are…

New figures released this month have confirmed a boom in the number of businesses establishing themselves in Knowsley – and a rapid rise in new job creation too.

Plans for the next phase of development at the Alchemy site on Knowsley Business Park have been approved.

Achieve Programme is an opportunity for 16 to 19-year-olds not in education, training or education to earn qualifications, to gain new skills and live new experiences.

Morrisons has agreed a deal to open a supermarket in Kirkby

Meet September’s trader of the month!

The Earlsfield Park Masterplan has been approved by Knowsley Council’s Planning Committee

Construction work has started on a new scheme at Huyton Business Park which will be home to Viking Life Saving Equipment Ltd.

Local businesses are invited to a free event to discuss specialist business support.

A new group of teachers gained their PGCE qualification in Knowsley and celebrated their achievements at Knowsley Hall.

Take a look at the new section on our website to understand more about the council’s budget and how the council has been affected by government funding cuts.

11 adults with learning difficulties or difficulties started their internships at the council last year and it’s proved to be a great success.

There are plans for one of the UK’s leading supermarkets to open its doors in Kirkby town centre.

Become the next generation of child and family social workers with Step Up to Social Work.

Four young people from Knowsley have been appointed as apprentices to support Wates Construction in the delivery of the new Community Fire and Police Station in Prescot.

Construction of more than 500 new homes has seen apprentices flourish through home builder Countryside’s ‘Employment and Skills Plan’, in partnership with Knowsley Council.

Knowsley Council is supporting National Apprenticeship Week by celebrating apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the wider economy.