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There are simple things we can all do to reduce air pollution and create a safer environment for our children, families and others.

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

Mental health is the focus for Men’s Health Week with men urged to talk honestly about any concerns or anxieties they may be experiencing.

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.

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.

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 or loved one has the symptoms of stroke, however minor they may seem, please don’t put off seeking help due to Covid-19

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.

Small and microbusinesses who have not yet had help from Liverpool City Region Covid-19 Funding may now be able to get a grant of up to £13,500.

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…

As we say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021 let’s start drinking more healthily

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.

To mark the 3rd anniversary of Adam Ellison’s death, Knowsley Council will light the Greystone Bridge red and white in memory of the murdered 29-year-old. The council also join Merseyside Police in an appeal for information around his death.

Significant progress is being made on the new retail development in Kirkby town centre.

KnowsleyFutures is a unique, online storytelling project that invites people who live and work in Knowsley to share their experiences of living through the Covid pandemic – and their hopes for the future.

With Knowsley in need of more foster carers because of the impact of Covid-19, you’re being asked to consider whether foster caring could be the career for you.

Taking care of your mind is crucial during these difficult times and there are lots of resources and advice available to support your mental health and wellbeing.

The redevelopment of Kirkby Town Centre has taken another step forward, as planning permission goes in for a much-anticipated cinema complex.

During lockdown Emerging Futures, a not for profit organisation, supported Knowsley residents who live with a loved one who has issues with drugs or alcohol. The free support is still available and Knowsley now has two dedicated coaches.

Here’s the latest information you need to know about Coronavirus, including any specific advice for Knowsley residents.

This spring, Kirkby Gallery presents the work of world-renowned artists including Cézanne, Degas, and Renoir.

Groups with ideas to help reduce waste, encourage recycling and prevent carbon emissions could be eligible for a grant to help them take action.