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Knowsley Council’s Leader Councillor Graham Morgan has today outlined his priorities for the Borough and its people following the most…

Knowsley Council and its partners have been out in Page Moss today taking action on reports of rats and offering advice on how to prevent them.

When it comes to rats, prevention is better than cure. Here’s everything you need to know about how you – and the council – can work together to prevent infestations.

This article was updated in May 2022 In December 2021, Knowsley Council granted planning permission for a new £80 million…

Knowsley Council has ambitious housing plans to grow the Borough as well as ensuring that existing and potential residents have…

In 2022 Knowsley will become the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture with a programme of illuminating and inspiring events…

That’s the latest message from Knowsley Council as we start to head into the winter months when historically a number…

Knowsley Council has launched a consultation on plans for an exciting new green space to be created at the heart…

The popular family-friendly Huyton Live event is returning to Huyton Village Centre on Friday 24 September from 4pm until 9pm.…

Knowsley Council is urging residents to keep getting tested for COVID-19 as the borough continues to battle with high rates…

Knowsley Council is urging local businesses to join the likes of Amazon, Sky and Molson Coors by encouraging their staff…

The new Morrisons superstore is now a prominent feature in Kirkby Town Centre, as progress continues to be made on…

In response to the Government’s announcement around enhanced support being offered to the Liverpool City Region, Cllr Graham Morgan has…

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

Plans for a major employment development on the former Cronton Colliery site at Halsnead Garden Village were progressed by the…

Work on a new £15.1m extra care development in Stockbridge Village has completed with tenants now enjoying their new homes.…

Knowsley Housing Options will become ‘Knowsley Housing Solutions’ from Tuesday 1 June 2021. The current service manages housing issues such…

Kirkby’s new retail development has progressed throughout the pandemic and is now a very visible feature in the town centre.…

Further photos have been issued showing the extensive progress which is being made on the new retail development in Kirkby…

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

Just 15 months after acquiring assets in Kirkby town centre, Knowsley Council is getting ready to hand over new retail…

Plans for a new station at Headbolt Lane in Kirkby have received a major funding boost. An additional £66m from…

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

A number of cases of a new variant of COVID-19 have been identified in the Liverpool City Region (inc Knowsley),…

Knowsley’s Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, Cllr Sean Donnelly, visited the borough’s COVID-19 vaccination centre in Kirkby today…

The Government has announced it is prioritising the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccination programme. The NHS has said: “Our…

While we’re unable to take part in outdoor commemoration events for Remembrance Day this year, there are a number of ways we can pay our respects and Remember from Home.

Earlier this year, you were asked what you’d like to see in Kirkby Town Centre in the future. Here’s what you said – and what the council is going to do about it.

The first planning application to build family homes as part of the creation of a Garden Village near Whiston, have been approved by councillors in Knowsley.

Police are appealing for information after vandals caused significant damage to The Kirkby Centre. The damage took place between 12…

With test and trace being talked about a lot in the news, we explain exactly what it is and what it might mean for you.

The test & trace service aims to help identify, contain and control coronavirus, reducing the spread of the virus and saving lives. Here’s what you need to know.

Knowsley Council continues to remind residents it’s more important than ever to pick up after their dogs and that it can be disposed of in any of the dog bins provided across the borough as well as any public bin or in your household maroon wheelie bin.

Authorities in the Liverpool City Region are urging the Government to keep its promise to do “whatever it takes” to support people through the Coronavirus pandemic.

With the restrictions on going out extended, the council is reminding victims of domestic abuse about where and how to get help.

Knowsley Council is reiterating Merseyside Police’s advice on how to keep children safe online during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sadly, Coronavirus scams are emerging. Here’s how to recognise one and avoid falling victim to it.

The latest exhibition at Kirkby Gallery celebrates the careers of boxers of African descent from Knowsley and Liverpool who have fought over the past 180 years.

Kirkby based groups and organisations came together at an inspirational event to secure funding to help create safer communities.

Find out why business finds Knowsley such an attractive place to be based – and how that is having a positive effect on everyone living in the borough.

Thanks to positive management of its budget, Knowsley Council is now looking at a £14m package of investments to bring maximum benefit to residents, businesses and visitors.

There’s a lot going on in Huyton Village – here’s what’s new, and what to look forward to in 2020…

 It’s been 100 days since Knowsley Council’s Crime and Communities team was officially launched. And in just this short space of time they are already making a positive difference across the borough.

Make sure you don’t fall victim to the winter vomiting bug or Norovirus. Read our advice on how to protect yourself.

We look at some of the cases that Knowsley’s specialist Domestic Abuse teams have supported with recently.

Do you know what constitutes domestic abuse – and how to spot the signs if it is happening to you?

Knowsley Council has reached an agreement with St Modwen to purchase Kirkby Town Centre. Here are more details of the deal and the expected timescales for redevelopment work.

During ‘Movember’ and to mark International Men’s Day Knowsley Council is helping raise awareness of men’s mental health and male cancers.

An ambitious growth programme which is heralding a prosperous future for Knowsley has seen the borough shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

Preventing crime and steering people away from criminal activity is a long-standing priority for Knowsley Council.

If you want to be able to have your say in elections taking place either locally or nationally, you must be registered to vote. Here’s how to do it.

Even more shops in Huyton Village are set to get a makeover as part of the ongoing development of the town’s shopping centre.

It’s been just over a month since Incredible Edible started their new project at the former National Wildflower Centre site…

Businesses are being reminded of their responsibility to handle their waste responsibily, especially in the run-up to the bonfire period.

Problem with rats? Here are some simple steps you can take to help prevent these unwanted pests coming into your home and garden.

Officers investigating anti-social behaviour in Knowsley are now able to jump on their very own quad bike in a bid to catch and deter offenders.

A delegation of former students at Kirkby’s former Malayan Teachers’ Training College returned to the town to share their fond memories.

Congratulations to Knowsley resident, David Forrest, who has just secured permanent employment as a Post and Provisions Assistant at First…

A programme offering tailored support to households where all residents are out of work is seeing results in Knowsley and across the region.

As part of the restoration work in Prescot town centre, a new clock has been installed which incorporates four clues about the town’s history.

Another month, another chance to discover some brilliant newly-released books at your local library…

The Forestry Commission is urging us to be on the lookout for signs of the toxic Oak Processionary Moth around trees in our region.

One of the first participants on the Knowsley Supported Internship programme and Knowsley Empower Job Carving programme is celebrating after…

At today’s Liverpool City Region Combined Authority meeting (24 July), the council’s bid to the Combined Authority’s £6m Town Centre…

Could you be a Magistrate? Find out what this rewarding role involves and whether it could be right for you.

This Community Interest Company works across Knowsley to reduce social isolation and help empower communities through volunteering.

Knowsley Council announced it is joining forces with One Knowsley (formerly KCVS), Court Hey Park Friends’ Group and other partners to develop plans to bring the site of the former National Wildflower Centre back to life.

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet has today agreed to purchase St Modwen’s assets in Kirkby town centre. Conclusion of the deal will…

On 19 July 2019, the Council’s Cabinet endorsed the plan for the Council to purchase St Modwen’s assets in Kirkby…

Schools in Knowsley are looking ahead positively to their next steps after the borough’s Education Commission produced its final report.

This Love Parks Week we want you to celebrate our green spaces, including Knowsley’s 18 award-winning Green Flag parks, by visiting them. Find out about some of the great parks we have in Knowsley.

The results are in – and primary schools across Knowsley are celebrating another rise in performance at Key Stage 2.

Parks Matter to us all – so for this year’s Love Parks Week we’re encouraging everyone to get out and enjoy their favourite park.

If you’re working and receiving tax credits or Universal Credit, a new Government savings scheme, called Help to Save, could help you build your savings.

Knife crime is a hot topic nationally. Here’s what’s happening to tackle the problem in Knowsley.

The Knowsley Education Awards recognised inspirational teachers, high achieving pupils, good governors and strong leadership in our schools.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,…

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.

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?

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!

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

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.

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