For the record

Knowsley council has clarified its policy on new build ‘leasehold’ homes in the borough.

With rumour and speculation continuing about what the future holds for Kirkby town centre, we sat down with Mike Harden, Chief Executive of Knowsley Council, to ask for an update on St Modwen’s regeneration plans and what truth there is to the many rumours which seem to be circulating.

The RSPCA have clarified the reasons for the closure of their branch in Halewood – and the facts behind this decision.

As part of the consultation on the East of Halewood masterplan, we find out some facts from the council’s Major Development Team.

In response to rumours about St Modwen’s plans for Kirkby town centre, the council is reminding residents of the investments already made in the town.

The council has issued a statement in response to feedback from local people and businesses regarding the roadworks that are currently ongoing in Kirkby.

The Leaders of both Knowsley and St Helens Council have once again appealed to the English Schools FA over the future of a local youth football team.

Knowsley Council’s Leader is urging the English Schools Football Association (FA) to reconsider a ruling which leaves young footballers in Knowsley without a viable team, mid-way through the season.

Knowsley Council has completed the freehold purchase of Volair Park, the home of Prescot Cables Football Club, which will secure the future of the Club. Here’s what you need to know about the purchase, what it means for Prescot and the Club and the some of the facts around this decision.

Those responsible for setting illegal fires in Knowsley on bonfire night, causing extensive damage, are being sought by the police.

We’ve invited the Leader of Knowsley Council, Cllr Graham Morgan, to update us on his work in the borough, in what will become a regular monthly feature.

The major redevelopment of Kirkby Town Centre continues and is on schedule, with St. Modwen submitting final amendments to its planning application for the new Morrisons supermarket.

Potentially unsafe trees have been removed from St Anne’s Road in Huyton – but will be replaced with new varieties later this year.

Cllr Graham Morgan, Leader of Knowsley Council, has confirmed he intends to drop proposals to sell 10% of the borough’s parks.

The Council has entered into an Exclusivity Agreement with Aldi in relation to the Cables Way development.

Answering frequently asked questions about the sale of land to Liverpool Football Club.

There are to be changes to Knowsley’s Cabinet, after Cllr Graham Morgan stepped down due to personal reasons.

Parents were left feeling alarmed after false reports in the local media that pupils at a local primary school had been forced to “hide under their desks”.

Due to a number of unacceptable incidents at council meetings and events, a new Escalation Policy has been agreed to keep disruption to a minimum.

It’s a great year for Knowsley schools as GCSE pass rates have increased.

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.

Take a look at what some of the council’s highlights from the past couples of years have been and what will be focused on in the next few years.

A masterplan which sets out Knowsley Council’s ambition to create a new garden village, called Halsnead, has been approved by councillors.

Good news – significant improvements have been made in Children’s Services in Knowsley.

After the publication of Ofsted’s report into Knowsley’s children’s services, we spoke to the council’s Executive Director (Children) to ask what it means for the borough.