Business and economy

Earlier this week, Knowsley’s Inclusive Growth and Skills Scrutiny Committee has received an update on the work of the council’s …

Walking, wheeling and cycling in the Liverpool City Region saves the NHS £53.8 million a year, equivalent to over one million GP appointments according to the UK’s largest assessment of active travel. The findings …

Knowsley residents can access free creative workshops in Huyton Village thanks to support from Knowsley Council’s Community Grant Fund. The …

Delivery partners for Knowsley Council’s Be the Change project have shown their community spirit by volunteering their time and expertise. …

Twenty-four local businesses have joined forces to launch the Knowsley Wellbeing & Nature Alliance – a coordinated, year-long commitment to …

The Chef at Halewood’s Casa Rima restaurant has been named Chef of the Year for the second consecutive year at …

A housebuilder at the Halsnead Garden Village development is offering key workers incentives to purchase new homes. Linden Homes is …

Knowsley Council has secured funding from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to deliver a new Connect to Work programme. …

Volair Huyton recently welcomed two-time Olympic champion swimmer Matt Richards to deliver a coaching clinic to local swimmers. Matt, who …

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

Internal works are underway for a Children’s Day Nursery and Out-of- School Club to open their doors in Kirkby town centre. …

Staff from businesses across the borough joined Cllr Christine Bannon, Knowsley Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, at a local food …

The historic town of Prescot in Knowsley is submitting a bid to be crowned the UK’s Town of Culture in …

Residents can have their say on a new Private Sector Housing and Affordable Warmth Strategy for Knowsley.

A new program has officially launched across Knowsley to help remove obstacles that prevent young people from entering the workforce. …

Knowsley Council is supporting National Apprenticeship Week which takes place from 9 – 15 February 2026. It’s a week-long celebration …

MADE to be MUM opened its doors on St Chad’s Parade in Kirkby town centre in June last year and …

Owner and artist Lindsey Jones lives and works in Kirkby and turned her love of art into a way to …

Criminals are using AI technology to clone people’s voices and set up unauthorised direct debits over the phone, according to …

Great news for Kirkby! Work is well underway on an exciting new restaurant in Kirkby town centre. Casa Roni will …

Hot Curl Pilates opened in Kirkby town centre four months’ ago, offering fitness and wellbeing classes in a new, state-of-the-art …

Prescot Soccer Centre will be among the venues to benefit from a £40m investment to cut carbon emissions at 35 …

We’re recruiting! You can find out the latest vacancies at the council and why people choose to work for the …

25% of tax returns were filed online. 48 million people filed their Self Assessment tax returns by 31 January. Anyone …

Following repeated complaints from residents, Knowsley Council has now secured the power, from the Department for Transport, to take on …

Over the last few months, a number of new businesses have chosen Kirkby as their home. Kirkby is currently undergoing …

Two Knowsley organisations have been revealed as finalists for the prestigious awards.

Work has commenced on a tree replacement scheme along Wilson Road in Huyton as part of the installation of the …

Helping to reduce tenants becoming homeless following Section 21 no-fault evictions.

Knowsley’s draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2030 has been approved at full Council. By Law, the Council is required to …

More than 63,000 new homes are planned for the Liverpool City Region.

The permanent home of the Prescot Banking Hub was officially opened last week.

The online survey is open to anyone who lives, works or travels in the Liverpool City Region.

Work will shortly begin on the latest shopfront improvements in Huyton Village Centre. Units 55-65 on Derby Road (from the …

Cllr Shelley Powell, Cabinet member for Communities and Neighbourhoods, discusses the investment and the major improvements being delivered at Volair …

With the start of a new year, are you looking to make a fresh start and begin a new career? …

Lidl GB has submitted plans for its first ever store in Kirkby after agreeing a deal with Knowsley Council for …

This December Volair is launching a refreshed modern brand logo and a new website to commence its 10th anniversary celebrations! …

Applications are now open for the £100,000 Knowsley Youth Workforce Development Fund.

Then say Yes to Knowsley Council. Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in …

Liverpool City Region residents will continue to benefit from the cheapest fares under a range of proposed transport fees and …

The Halsnead Garden Village development has helped deliver the expansion of Whiston Willis Primary Academy. Thanks to a collaborative partnership …

Mayor Steve Rotheram today revealed plans for a record-breaking £1.6bn investment in Liverpool City Region’s public transport including new railway …

Halewood residents can look forward to a major investment in Volair Halewood Leisure Centre, as part of the wider £30m …

With less than two months until the Self Assessment deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is asking people filing their …

Dosa Village in Prescot has been named the Best Indian Restaurant – North of England at the prestigious Asian Curry …

It was another spectacular evening at the 2025 Knowsley Business Awards ceremony.

Family run business Esposito’s has confirmed it is permanently closing its café at Mill Dam Park in Kirkby.

The Knowsley Works team has helped secure seasonal employment for over 30 Knowsley residents at Amazon Knowsley ahead of the …

Livv Housing Group has completed its £2.6 million Mossborough Drive development in Kirkby,  transforming the site of the former Farmers …

A new ‘pop up’ offer – “In the Know”, run by Women in the Know – has opened in Kirkby …

Antonio’s Bar & Grill in Knowsley Village has once again cemented its reputation as one of the region’s most exceptional …

The Merseyside Road Safety Partnership has launched its latest edition of the Liverpool City Region Road Safety Strategy Annual Report …

The Kirkby Neighbourhood Board met today (14 November 2025) – a group of private, public and voluntary sector representatives who …

In September and October, the Kirkby Neighbourhood Board carried out a consultation to identify the key priorities for Kirkby to …

The Huyton Active travel corridor scheme will deliver a new cycleway along Wilson Road, connecting Huyton Business Park to Huyton …

Merseyside Police is joining forces with local partners and police across the country to support national Safer Business Action Week …

Thousands of premises have been targeted in the second phase of Operation Machinize, a national initiative targeting the criminal exploitation …

The Leader of Knowsley Council, Cllr Graham Morgan has condemned the actions of mindless thugs who have caused more than …

Following a successful public consultation that engaged hundreds of local residents, businesses and stakeholders, Genr8 Kajima Regeneration Ltd (GKRL), in …

A new café has recently opened in Huyton Village Centre. Morning & Co is based at 53 Derby Road in …

A local school has praised a council-run jobs programme and urged other schools to get involved and help provide employment …

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has hosted a spellbinding Halloween community celebration at its Fox Wood development in Halsnead Garden Village. On …

We’re recruiting! You can find out the latest vacancies at the council and why people choose to work for the …

Self Assessment customers have 100 days to file their tax return and pay any tax owed before the 31 January …

Knowsley’s Economic Growth Plan 2025 – 2030 was approved at the Council meeting on Wednesday 22 October.

Proposed changes to the Property Pool Plus (PPP) Allocation Scheme Rules have been approved at a full Council meeting. Property …

Halloween is creeping in to Kirkby Town Centre, with three spooky events to keep the whole family entertained! All the …

A special event championing Black entrepreneurship has taken place in Knowsley. The Council’s United in Diversity (UID) Network teamed up …

Cabinet have approved Knowsley’s Economic Growth Plan 2025-2030.

Another business has recently opened its doors in Kirkby town centre. BodyFuel Supplements opened at 13 Telegraph Way and provides …

The Liverpool City Region Growth Plan is a roadmap to increasing wages, driving investment, raising living standards and providing better …

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

School children across Knowsley are being encouraged to swap the school run for pedal power as part of Cycle to …

A new shop selling unique, handcrafted treasures will open its doors in the heart of Huyton Village Centre tomorrow. Made …

Knowsley Council has successfully prosecuted the former owner and director of a Huyton takeaway for breaches of food hygiene legislation.

Another business has opened doors in Kirkby town centre this month. Hot Curl Pilates (fitness facilities and classes) is located …

There are lots of opportunities for post-16 education in Knowsley – including the apprenticeship chosen by Bobby.

The next phase of works to install an Active Travel Corridor along the A562 Higher Road in Halewood is scheduled …

Shakespeare North Playhouse have added a festive flavour to corporate hires, end of year gatherings and meeting space bookings.

Knowsley Works is a free service supporting local residents into work.

Pupils from Halewood Academy have given their approval to the new segregated cycleway between Finch Lane and Leathers Lane, making …

Knowsley Council Leader, Cllr Graham Morgan, has welcomed news that the Government will underwrite a £1.5 billion loan guarantee to …

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will visit Prescot on Monday 6 October 2025 to attend a performance of The …

Knowsley’s Cabinet have approved the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan. The plan sets out active travel schemes that could …

74,400 people on a low income in the North West have opened a Help to Save Account People can save …

The Meadows, Linden Homes’ new development at Halsnead Garden Village, has welcomed its first residents, with young couple Beth and …

You can find out the latest vacancies at the council and why people choose to work for the Council on …

The Kirkby Neighbourhood Board met on Friday 12 September 2025 – a Board established under the Government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods …

A comprehensive new guide has been created to help people across the Liverpool City Region build digital confidence, develop new …

The Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Steve Rotheram has announced the £2 bus fare cap will remain …

You can find out the latest vacancies at the council and why people choose to work for the Council on …

There’s lots of opportunities available to young people in Knowsley as they start to think about their next steps when …

Further road safety improvement works have been completed in the borough. Two new zebra crossings have been installed on Manor …

Last year, Ford Philanthropy and its international grant partner GlobalGiving announced a £1 million investment to support organisations in Halewood …

The annual awards celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Knowsley’s business community.

Acorn Farm in Kirkby is this year celebrating its 40th anniversary. The popular family attraction, on the edge of Knowsley …

Are you looking for your next career move? Take a look at what Knowsley Council has to offer – in …

The Council has ambitious plans for Huyton Village Centre. The plans were shared in a recent public consultation which ran …

A Halsnead Garden Village housebuilder is continuing its support for Knowsley Flower Show for the third consecutive year with a …