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Almost three years ago, Knowsley Council asked people who live, work or visit Huyton to share their views to help…

It’s Recycle Week and there are lots of simple things we can all do to recycle more and help in the fight against climate change.

At Knowsley Council’s full Council meeting last night (15 September), three members of the local community were recognised by Councillors…

Knowsley will be one of 15 priority places in the North where Arts Council want to develop new opportunities for investment.

Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram joined Council Leader, Cllr Graham Morgan and Melanie Lewis, CEO of The Playhouse, to lay some of the final brickwork.

The Stay Alive app could help save the life of someone in suicidal crisis

Knowsley Council is marking Emergency Services Day on Thursday 9 September, by flying a bespoke Emergency Services Day flag outside…

During Know Your Numbers Week there are lots of simple ways you can look after yourself and make lifestyle changes which could help you to keep your blood pressure under control.

Knowsley Council is encouraging all school children to aim for 100% school attendance and put themselves in the best position…

Plans are well underway for the redevelopment of Huyton Town Centre, following the adoption of a masterplan and ten-year delivery plan.

The new retail development in Kirkby Town Centre is expected to create around 500 new jobs once it is fully…

There’s still lots of free summer holiday activities for children in Knowsley this week

Tex-Mex chain Taco Bell is the latest business to open its doors in Kirkby Town Centre today.

Each year, you are asked to check the details that are held on the Electoral Register for your address. Forms…

If you want to lose weight, eat healthily or get active, now’s the perfect time to turn things around.

Knowsley Council has announced it is working with Oxygen Finance to introduce a new early payment initiative to improve cash flow for its suppliers.

Tex-Mex chain Taco Bell is opening the doors of its latest restaurant at the new retail development in Kirkby Town Centre on Tuesday 24 August.

A range of FREE, fun, healthy activities are available for young people across the borough during the summer holidays.

Pupils across the borough have been celebrating their results and planning their next steps after collecting GCSE grades this morning.

Here’s how to enjoy a virtual tour around the gardens of some of Knowsley Flower Show’s top growers this weekend…

Her Majesty the Queen has thanked a Knowsley resident for her tireless work providing mental health support in the borough.…

As part of Knowsley Council’s development plans, the Kirkby Town Centre CCTV network has been extended and modernised in response…

The summer reading challenge is back in Knowsley’s libraries, sign up your children in your local branch.

Lower My Drinking is a new app to help you manage your drinking habits.

Key partners in Knowsley – including the Council and Merseyside Police – have secured £1.52m from central government to help…

Knowsley Council has launched a new campaign to remind the borough’s young people to play their part to keep life…

Morrisons continue to actively recruit for roles at their new superstore in Kirkby town centre. Current vacancies include Customer Assistant,…

If you’re aged 16 and over, you are now eligible for your COVID-19 vaccination. To get vaccinated you can either…

A proposal to invest in projects and services to improve lives in Knowsley have been agreed by the council’s Cabinet.

As the academic year draws to a close, the Greystone Bridge will be lit in green in recognition the hard…

As part of the Council’s ambitious ten year development plan for Huyton Village Centre, submissions are now being invited for…

Knowsley’s three town centres will host a range of FREE and exciting, family-friendly events throughout the summer. Superheroes, dinosaurs, carnivals…

People and organisations dedicated to community safety in Knowsley have come together to address the issue of violent crime and…

This summer there is plenty for you and the family to enjoy. As Knowsley prepares for its year as Liverpool…

Strong financial management means the council is now in a position to invest in the services that will support people and businesses in the borough.

Next year (2022), Knowsley will be the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture and in preparation for this exciting year,…

Community projects supporting men’s mental health and wellbeing can apply for up to £5,000 funding

Young people will have the opportunity to gain experience and qualifications in the construction trade with a new skills project.

KFC has arrived in Kirkby and opened the doors of its brand-new restaurant for the first time today (Saturday 10…

Summer is here and, although COVID-19 restrictions are still in place until 19 July, there is still a host of…

Government-funded free school meal vouchers will continue to be provided to eligible families during the forthcoming summer holidays. Children who…

Between 26 July and 27 August, Kirkby Gallery is running the ‘Random Crafts Club’, a COVID-secure craft area for children and young people to get creative.

If your bin hasn’t been collected on time recently, this is why.

Cllr Christine Bannon is Knowsley’s new Cabinet Member for Health – and with a background working in the NHS, she’s more than ready for the challenges of her new role…

Here’s what you need to know about Cllr Louise Harbour, Knowsley Council’s first ever female deputy leader and new Cabinet member for Adult Social Care.

Two socially engaged photographers with an interest in community engagement have been selected as Prescot’s photographers in residence. Their work…

If you’re feeling low, anxious or overwhelmed support is available from a new text support service.

Three new vibrant pieces of public art have been installed in Prescot to provide a warm and inspiring welcome to…

Knowsley is currently seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases – moving from below 10 per 100,000 population only a few…

A special event to mark the completion of a major improvement works programme to upgrade facilities and improve access at…

Morrisons is advertising a number of positions for its new Kirkby store which is due to open in a few months’ time.

Local people, groups and businesses in Prescot, who ‘play’ or ‘make’, are invited to get involved in a community celebration to showcase their talents.

A string of thriving bars and restaurants have now opened in Huyton Village – here’s what’s new… and what’s still to come!

Over 60 apprenticeships are currently available to people aged 16 – 24 as part of the Knowsley Apprentice programme. Opportunities…

The Shakespeare North Trust has announced the appointment of Melanie Lewis as Chief Executive of The Shakespeare North Playhouse. Melanie,…

It has been four years since an act of terrorism took 22 lives in Manchester – they will be remembered on the anniversary this Saturday.

Cllr Graham Morgan was re-confirmed as Leader of Knowsley Council at its AGM, with other key positions all decided, too.

In March last year, Knowsley Council asked local residents, businesses, and visitors to Kirkby Town Centre “What makes a good…

Knowsley libraries will resume more services with the further easing of national restrictions from Monday 17 May 2021.

As lockdown restrictions continue to ease the Knowsley Archives Service will reopen from Monday 17 May 2021.

We’ve got lots of great ideas to help you connect with nature and boost your health and wellbeing plus mental health advice and support

We now have the full set of results in the Knowsley Local Elections. Here’s how the count unfolded…

The new LCR Care Grant is now open for applications from childcare and care home businesses which have been financially hit by the pandemic.

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised that pregnant women should be offered the COVID-19 vaccine at…

Appointments for the COVID-19 vaccination are now available, for those eligible, at the St Helens Mass Vaccination Centre using the…

Learners from Flourish have been developing their fitness and life skills with the help of a former boxing champ

Everyone in Knowsley is being invited to join in with a mass growing challenge which will see beautiful sunflowers popping up right across the borough.

Whilst the Knowsley Flower Show, Feelgood Festival and Elizabethan Fayre will not be taking place this year, Knowsley Council is…

There’s lots of support, resources and practical tips to help you deal with stress and look after your mental health.

Knowsley Council Leader Cllr Graham Morgan talks about the council’s recovery from Covid and its commitment to supporting residents and businesses towards a brighter future.

When and where to access regular COVID-19 testing Regular testing for COVID-19 is essential in order to detect people who…

The Reach Out to Face Forward mental health community programme has continued to provide a wide range of activities to support Knowsley residents’ mental health and wellbeing throughout the pandemic.

The 23 March is a date which many people may not instantly recognise as being worthy of any sort of…

A full year has passed since the nation first went into lockdown as a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic.…

An historic milestone has been reached in the construction of The Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot as the installation of the timber frame theatre has begun.

Knowsley Councillors unanimously agreed to award the Honorary Freedom of the Borough to St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS…

Historic census returns provide anyone researching their family history with a wonderful insight into their ancestors’ lives and can be accessed free from home with the Knowsley Library Service website.

If you have a baby, toddler or pre-schooler, discover fun activities which can help boost their early language and communications skills.

Councillors met to agree the council’s budget for the year ahead – and agreed to some significant investments, too.

The council hopes to break down barriers and encourage more people who identify as LGBT+ to consider fostering or adoption.

Adoption is about providing a loving, safe and stable home and LGBT+ people are being encouraged to consider whether adoption might be right for them.

Knowsley Council has worked with Public Health England on revised COVID guidance for workplaces. The COVID virus and how it…

Thousands of Knowsley residents have now received the first dose of their COVID vaccine, meaning we are a step closer…

Knowsley Council and Merseyside Police are urging residents not to suffer in silence if they are experiencing domestic abuse. This…

Plans for a substantial new residential development in Knowsley have moved forward with the approal of three major planning applications.

Whilst COVID-19 rates in Knowsley remain high, residents displaying additional symptoms of coronavirus are being asked to get a COVID-19…

This February 2021 marks the annual month-long celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) history. As part of Knowsley…

Not enough people qualify for Government grants to help them when self-isolating, Knowsley Council is warning.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues a new campaign is encouraging us to look after our mental health by talking to…

Two men have been fined by Knowsley’s local policing team for not wearing face masks while shopping in a local…

New and bespoke signage has been installed around Prescot to welcome people into the town.

Jane Kennedy is asking if people would be willing to pay a little extra through the police precept to secure the recruitment of 160 new officers.

Business in Knowsley that have closed due to the third lockdown may be eligible for further financial help from the latest Government grant.

St Helens Rugby League Ground, the Totally Wicked Stadium, is the site of the first large-scale COVID-19 Vaccination Centre in Cheshire and Merseyside.

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.

There are new winter-themed adventure trails at four Knowsley parks. The trails can be found at Court Hey Park, Huyton, Halewood Park, Stadt Moers Park, Whiston and Mill Dam Park, Kirkby.

The funding, from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, will support the second phase of Knowsley Council’s regeneration of Kirkby Town Centre.

Following a period of consultation with the public, Knowsley Council renews its Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for the control…