In focus

The Department for Work and Pensions is running a free Universal Credit information event aimed at private landlords across Merseyside.

Find out what new titles you can find in your local library this month.

Green fingered gardeners can get composting and pick up a cut price composter during International Compost Awareness Week.

A new national campaign ‘Cervical Screening Saves Lives’ aims to raise awareness about the importance of cervical screening which can stop cancer before it starts.

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet met on Wednesday 16 January. Read the summary of the main items on the agenda.

Did you know that you can receive your Council Tax bill electronically? By registering online, you won’t need to worry about remembering where you put your paper bill – it will be easily accessible on your online account. Plus, it’s quick, secure, environmentally friendly and clutter free!

Kirkby High School is ‘barely recognisable’ compared to how it was two years ago, according to Ofsted Inspectors.

A group of young adults with learning difficulties or disabilities have been recognised for their achievements on the Knowsley Supported Internship programme.

Don’t waste time waiting on the phone – see what you can do online at a time and place that suits you.

In December’s collection of new library books, you’ll find great stories set in Liverpool, murder mysteries, scandals and more.

National Consumer Week is helping to raise awareness of our consumer rights when buying online.

If you’re a fan of mystery and crime fiction, you’ll love the new releases you’ll find in Knowsley’s libraries.

Preparations for the restoration of the historic Bowring Park in Huyton are now underway.

Golfers will be teeing off on Bowring Park Golf Course once again after Knowsley Council stepped in to keep the course open.

Brand new releases are available from your local library this month for you to take home and enjoy.

87% of people in Knowsley say their overall experience of their GP practice is ‘good’ – beating the national average for overall satisfaction.

The Knowsley Archive service is supporting local author, Mark Campbell, in his appeal for amateur football memorabilia for his new book ‘Huyton’s Titans’.

Controlling money, always criticising and being purposely isolated from friends and family are just some of the examples being highlighted…

Great news – Finch Woods Academy in Halewood has been shortlisted for the Alternative Provision School of the Year award at the prestigious Times Education Supplement Awards.

Two major brands have agreed deals to open new stores in Kirkby town centre.

An app that sends game ideas and tips on child development to parents and carers is being used in Park Brow Community Primary School in Kirkby.

Knowsley Council’s Children’s Social Care work and practice is continuing to improve, according to the latest diagnostic review. The review,…

Knowsley’s libraries have got you covered if you’re looking for a new read for the Bank Holiday Weekend or your upcoming holiday!

It is being made sure that the role the ladies who worked at Ford’s plant in Halewood played in history is not going to be forgotten.

Remember, if ever need a new bin, you can request one online.

Returning any community equipment you no longer need will help other people who really need it and it will help the NHS to save money.

Pass rate tables for colleges have recently been released and it reveals Knowsley Community College has a lot to be proud of.

There’s some great new books in your local library for you to curl up with and enjoy.

Do you have something to say about the service you have received from Knowsley Council? Good or bad? Let us know.

Can you spare some time to help Merseytravel gather feedback on new products and services as well as the services they currently provide?

Find out how you can help to prevent an arson attack on your property.

Have your say on domestic abuse in the Home Office’s important public consultation.

Good news – Knowsley has secured just over £1.8m to make improvements to its Key Route Network.

Don’t overlook libraries – there’s so much more to do at Knowsley’s libraries than just borrow books!

Celebrate the wonderful women in this world on International Women’s Day on 8 March!

Find out how you can keep your wheelie bins stored safely to help prevent arson misuse.

Find out what will be discussed at Cabinet on Wednesday 21 February 2018.

Ahead of the construction of the Shakespeare North Playhouse, a team of archaeologists from Salford University have carried out an investigation of the Mill Street site in Prescot.

Knowsley Council is set to demolish three empty eye-sores in Kirkby town centre to make way for exciting new developments, including a cinema and new bars and restaurants.

Knowsley Council’s commitment to the health and wellbeing of its workforce has been confirmed by achieving the Workforce Wellbeing Charter once again.

Do you know any information about an incident of fly-tipping that took place in Huyton recently?

Return your NHS equipment that you don’t need anymore to help save the NHS money as well as to help declutter your home!

The grave of a loved war horse in the First World War has been awarded heritage protection in Halewood.

Before you take to the wheel the morning after a festive night out – are you really safe and legal to drive?

A multi-agency workshop was organised by Knowsley Council to explore the issue of vehicles such as scrambler bikes being misused.

Find out what was discussed at Council on Wednesday 13 December 2017.

Find out what’s on the agenda when Knowsley’s full Council meets this Wednesday, 13 December.

Find out what council services you can use online, and what you can do if you don’t have computer access at home or if you want to improve your computer skills.

It’s time for our last Kirkby Market Trader of the Month for 2017, when we profile one of your favourite stalls and give you a little insight into the stories behind it.

The Greystone Footbridge will light up orange on 25 November to show Knowsley’s support for a U.N campaign to break down the wall of silence around domestic abuse.

Councillors in Knowsley have given the green light to a major new retail scheme, including a large Morrisons supermarket, in Kirkby town centre.

A host of exciting new developments have been given the green light in Knowsley, including a major retail scheme and supermarket in Kirkby, the Shakespeare North theatre, a hotel and hundreds of new homes.

A new partnership board has been launched in Knowsley to support children, young people and their families.

Updated plans for the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot have been approved by the council’s Planning Committee.

There’s a very glittery feel to this month’s Trader of the Month at Kirkby Market…

The latest road safety campaign by THINK! reminds people of the dangers of using a phone while driving – even a glance at your phone can cause you to miss important details about the road.

What was on the agenda at the meeting of Knowsley Council’s Cabinet on Wednesday 25 October 2017?

Read Leo and Simon’s story about adopting a pair of siblings and find out why people are being encouraged to adopt sibling groups in the North West.

October 2017 is Tyre Safety Month and it’s a great time to brush up on your knowledge of looking after your tyres.

New figures released this month have confirmed a boom in the number of businesses establishing themselves in Knowsley – and a rapid rise in new job creation too.

‘Remember this’ is a club for people with sight loss and their carer to meet other people, and take part in activities and exercises.

Read about Kelly, an inspirational woman from Huyton who doesn’t let her sight impairment stand in her way in life.

As the Children’s Services Improvement Board met for the last time, we caught up with the Chair to find out about how Knowsley turned around its services for children.

The Drink Less Enjoy More campaign is encouraging people to keep more of an eye on how much alcohol they drink and consider what the consequences could be.

This year’s Recycle Week shows the benefits of recycling by revealing what recycled waste items can be made into. Find out what the next thing you recycle could be in the future.

A full meeting of the council took place on Wednesday, 20 September – here’s our quick guide to what’s on the agenda.

Morrisons has agreed a deal to open a supermarket in Kirkby

If you’ve ever thought about fostering, Knowsley’s new website makes it easier than ever to find out more about the role, and whether it could be right for you.

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet have agreed a number of investments which will help improve the borough’s highways, land and property.

Meet September’s trader of the month!

The new Live Well website provides a wealth of information about services which will help you and your family look after your health and stay well.

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet meet this week. Here’s our quick guide to what’s on the agenda.

Former students of Kirkby’s 1950s Malayan teacher training college recently enjoyed an emotional reunion as part of a research project into its history.

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

If you’re interested in gaining new skills or improving existing ones, you might find a course or activity you’d like to do at the Info-Zone.

Revellers enjoyed a fantastic weekend of family fun, packed with plenty of ‘flower power’ at the Knowsley Flower Show and Feelgood Festival this weekend.

August’s Trader of the Month, Dave Taylor, tell us about his business, how he started and his available offers.

Plans to redevelop Kirkby town centre have taken a further step forward, with a £1m programme of demolition works now under way to pave the way for the proposed new major retail development.

Ladies from Prescot Library’s Craft Group have been busy making designs for a challenge set by Radio Merseyside.

Dementia services, a new approach to schools converting into academies and the launch of Knowsley Better Together were all on the agenda at Cabinet this week.

Kirkby Market’s Trader of the Month tells us how his business started about as the result of a chance encounter in the street…

Children can celebrate their next birthday a bit differently with Volair’s active parties!

Don’t risk your life swimming in a reservoir. Find out the dangers.

You can find out about disability access at more than 600 venues across Knowsley with the Knowsley DisabledGo website.

Everything you want to know about fire safety in Knowsley.

With ‘One Card’ memberships at Volair, you can enjoy a range of fitness equipment and classes at a low cost.

A preview of the items being discussed at the full meeting of the council on Wednesday 28 June.

Build you eBook collection with Knowsley libraries free eBook service.

Find out what help, support and advice is available to you while you’re on your amazing journey to motherhood.

Find out how you can get involved in Cervical Screening Awareness Week and how you can find out information about cervical screening.

Fruit and veg seller Kirsty is June’s Kirkby Market Trader of the Month.

The ‘it’ campaign encourages people to talk more about cancer and help people to feel less uncomfortable talking about ‘it’.

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.

The Knowsley constituency result in the 2017 General Election.

Faith and community leaders in Knowsley have come together in solidarity following the recent terror attacks in London and Manchester.

Knowsley’s Public Health team is encouraging people to talk about mental health. Find out where you can go to get help.

Are you sure the wasps nest in your garden isn’t in fact a bees nest? Make sure you know the difference before you contact the council to avoid being charged.

We meet this month’s Kirkby Market Trader of the Month and find out a bit more about them, and their business.

There are plans for one of the UK’s leading supermarkets to open its doors in Kirkby town centre.

Liverpool Elite Taekwondo have done Knowsley proud after coming home from the Yorkshire Open Championships with four medals.