Business and economy

Home Bargains has invested approximately £6 million into its new store, ‘Huyton 2’, located on Wilson Road, Huyton, which will …

Further investment is planned at the Kirkby Centre as the heating and air conditioning system is being replaced. This will …

Cassa, a family-run arts, crafts and coffee shop, has opened its doors in Prescot town centre. Located at 12 Church …

Entrepreneurs, aspiring business owners and community leaders came together last week for Knowsley Council’s annual Black History Month Entrepreneurship Event, …

Find out more about the internal, external and energy efficiency improvements being delivered at Volair Halewood Leisure Centre. Improvements such …

Knowsley Council has successfully completed one of its largest street lighting improvement programmes in recent years, replacing more than 18,000 …

The award-winning head chef at Halewood’s Casa Rima restaurant helped set a Guinness World Record at the 8th International GastroAfyon …

L14 Community House will benefit from new funding from Ford Philanthropy.

From Thursday 1 October the region’s recycling centres will be open from 8am until 5pm* in Merseyside and from 8am …

Friends of Bowring Park has received a £5,000 donation from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Knowsley, helping to support the …

Knowsley’s town centres enjoyed a vibrant summer as thousands of residents and visitors took part in the programme of free …

Tickets are now on sale for the Knowsley Business Awards 2026 ceremony.

Exciting plans for the transformation of Halewood’s Grace Park (Wood Road field) moved another step closer after plans were approved …

Armed Forces veterans, care leavers and homeless people are among thousands benefiting from a Liverpool City Region scheme designed to …

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. We …

Halewood residents can look forward to major improvements being delivered at Volair Halewood Leisure Centre, with works to commence on …

Volair Huyton and Volair Kirkby welcomed 1,500 visitors on Wednesday 16 September as part of a free open day to …

Work has started transforming one of the country’s first purpose-built police stations into affordable housing after £4.5 million of funding …

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. We …

A report, outlining a proposal to remove the permitted development rights that allow for the conversion of homes into a …

Work is progressing at pace on transforming a prime site in Huyton Village Centre into a new community facility, called …

Monkey Town, the European indoor family entertainment brand operated by Dutch leisure group 24 Indoor, has confirmed it will be …

Facilities at Knowsley’s Volair centres will be free to use next Wednesday (16 September) as part of National Fitness Day. …

Redsun Projects has secured a major letting at Knowsley Business Park, with electricity network operator, SP Energy Networks taking occupation …

Prescot Cables Football Club was founded in 1884 and have been playing their home games at Valerie Park on Eaton …

The Works has officially opened its doors in Kirkby town centre today (27 August 2026).

The closing date for nominations is Friday 4 September 2026.

A new restaurant, Casa Roni, will be officially opening its doors tomorrow in Kirkby town centre. Located at 24 Newtown …

Businesses in Knowsley’s town centres have enjoyed a surge in footfall over recent weeks thanks to the Summer of Family …

Knowsley Council Leader Graham Morgan has welcomed the Government’s announcements regarding new measures it is putting in place to support …

A new purpose-built supported living development that will enable eight people to live more independently has been officially opened in …

Trading Standards Officers, working in partnership with Merseyside Police and the Wagtails tobacco dog search team carried out inspections in …

Social enterprise Make CIC has launched an open call for three young emerging creatives aged 16 to 25 to join …

More great news for Kirkby Town Centre as The Works has confirmed it will be opening a new store at …

Shevington’s Lane and Headbolt Lane in Kirkby are both subject to a 7.5 tonne environmental weight limit restriction. In response …

Knowsley Council’s plans for Huyton Village are progressing at pace with demolition works planned next month which will make way …

In advance of work beginning on Huyton’s redevelopment, a “Meet the Contractor” event has been arranged for residents, businesses and …

Take a sneak peek into the future, thanks to a new computer-generated fly-through that shows you what to expect from …

Retail thefts in Cables Retail Park, Knowsley, have reduced by more than half in the month following the custodial sentencing …

Great Britain has officially become the next host of the Tour de France, after the Grand Départ Trophy was presented …

Businesses and individuas are invited to showcase their success.

The next phase of exciting improvements at Volair Halewood Leisure Centre will commence in the coming weeks. A major refurbishment …

Twelve care experienced young people from Knowsley recently had the opportunity to learn new practical DIY skills as part of …

Knowsley Council is now moving into the second phase of its Sole Occupancy Discount Amnesty review. If you currently receive …

World Cup fever came to Kirkby on Saturday 18 July as the town centre hosted a special world-cup themed celebration …

Community groups and organisations in Kirkby can NOW apply for a share of more than £132,000 grant funding to support …

At yesterday’s Council meeting, Councillor Graham Golding asked the Leader of the Council for an update on banking in Huyton, …

At a meeting of Knowsley Council’s Cabinet, members agreed to proceed with its next investment into Kirkby town centre which …

If your organisation provides activities, support, or opportunities for young people in Knowsley, you can register with Knowsley Youth Network …

A construction firm delivering the Sovereign Industrial Park in Huyton recently provided practical expertise to the Eco Therapy Garden in Kirkby. …

Knowsley Council is hosting an event for local employers who are interested in engaging with programmes aimed at supporting young …

Cabinet has tonight received an update on the first quarter of the Council’s revenue budget for 2026/2027. On 4 March …

Households in Knowsley which use heating oil may be eligible to receive a £9,000 grant to switch to a heat …

Ford Halewood has committed to recruiting 10 new apprentices this September. Knowsley Works will support Ford with the apprentice recruitment, …

The contractors delivering the Sovereign Industrial Park in Huyton recently provided construction-related training to four unemployed Knowsley residents. Barnfield Construction …

The number of people killed or seriously injured in road traffic collisions in Knowsley has reduced significantly across the last …

A Huyton resident has successfully returned to work after nearly two years thanks to support from the Positive Inclusion Team …

The Knowsley based business, has launched the SGD Foundation – a new funding opportunity for community organisations across Knowsley.

A dedicated Prescot community volunteer has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.

The demolition of this car park is a key part of the development plans and it will be replaced with …

Hot Curl Pilates has officially opened in Huyton Village Centre. Located on Derby Road, Hot Curl Pilates offers a range …

Knowsley Council has been allocated £1.5m to support capital programmes from the Pride in Place Impact Fund. This Ministry of …

Knowsley Council has shared a full update to Simonswood Action Group in advance of a public meeting this evening to …

Save the date for this year’s Knowsley Business Awards.

The Leader of Knowsley Council, Cllr Graham Morgan, has called for a Banking Hub to be opened in Huyton Village …

Kirkby Neighbourhood Board have confirmed details of their first investments into the town as part of the £19.5 million Pride in …

Support for Prescot’s bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028 continues to grow.

Students from Alt Bridge School, Huyton, have been given a hands-on introduction to the world of construction as part of …

Licensed premises in Knowsley intending to show the FIFA World Cup are encouraged to review their licensing arrangement and plan …

A temporary new food offer will be coming to Mill Dam in Kirkby from later this month. The Food Box …

Less than a year after opening their first studio in Kirkby, Hot Curl Pilates will be opening another studio in …

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. We …

Plans to transform an empty unit in a prime location in Huyton village centre into a community hub are now …

Lidl GB is set to begin construction of its first-ever store in Kirkby on Telegraph Way. The discounter is transforming …

Exciting investment plans for Halewood took a step forward after planning permission was granted for Knowsley Council to deliver major …

Knowsley Council’s regeneration plans for Huyton are taking another step forward following last month’s announcement of £19m of Brownfield Infrastructure …

City Region residents will have the opportunity to put their questions directly to Mayor Steve Rotheram as part of a …

Loan sharks are known for playing games with people’s lives and now the England Illegal Money Lending Team is turning …

Knowsley based company, The Forshaw Group, has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise.

Scammers are circulating letters and calls claiming you have unpaid debts, pressuring people to hand over cash and personal details …

Davids from across Knowsley and beyond will be able to join in with the 100th birthday celebrations of Sir David …

Almost 100 people from businesses and organisations in Knowsley came together for the latest Knowsley Ambassadors event this week.

More than £2bn of investment opportunities are to be showcased at a two-week festival highlighting the breadth, depth and quality …

A showcase of creative talents will launch in Huyton Village this week, with a launch event on Thursday 14 May. …

Following approval of the Kirkby Regeneration and Investment Plan last month, work is now underway by the Kirkby Neighbourhood Board …

Over 200 young people and families from Knowsley and the wider Liverpool City Region attended the Inclusive Learning and Supported …

Knowsley residents can now report discarded nitrous oxide canisters online. Nitrous oxide canisters are dangerous if they are put in …

Knowsley Council, an award-winning Local Authority, is currently recruiting to a number of vacancies.

The operator of a poor performing waste site that has caused misery for local residents has had its environmental permit …

The Kirkby Neighbourhood Board met last week (on Friday 20 March 2026), bringing together key community, private and public partners to lead on …

Shakespeare North Playhouse is delivering millions of pounds of economic benefit, supporting new jobs, strengthening local businesses, and acting as …

Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram and the Combined Authority are investing £31.8m into a new grant scheme to help …

Plans approved for highways improvements across the borough.

An inspiring event dedicated to shaping healthier workplaces.

Knowsley Councillors received a progress report from Volair at a meeting of full Council. Volair offers the largest range of …

The UK’s leading bath salt and mineral wellness brand, has opened a new warehouse and production facility in Knowsley.

Knowsley Council’s ambitious plans for Kirkby town centre have taken another step forward today with the council granting planning approval …

A building in a prime location in Huyton Village Centre is being transformed into a barber’s shop, art gallery and …

Knowsley Council is marking National Empty Homes Week 2026 by showcasing its strengthened enforcement programme and new proactive strategy to …

Beverston Engineering, based in Knowsley Business Park, has been awarded the Bronze Aero Excellence Award, a significant industry recognition that …