In focus

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?

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 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.

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

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.

Staff and children at Millbrook Community Primary School had a real treat when an 82ft tall hot air balloon came to visit.

You can come and see the updated facilities at Kirkby Leisure Centre from today!

Have you ever considered adopting? Adoption Fortnight is this month and highlights the joy that adopting children can bring.

Confused about the Liverpool City Region Mayor election? Have a look at the booklet and frequently asked questions document to find out more.

Babies and toddlers are developing a love of books, thanks to a new early literacy project in Knowsley.

Can you help identify offenders who dumped a tent, wooden panels, cardboard, household waste and paint on Overbrook Lane on Knowsley Business Park?

You can apply now for a trustee position at Family Voices = Family Choices, a local charitable organisation that delivers activities for children, young people and families.

An Early Help strategy, which helps families deal with problems before they get out of control, has been agreed by councillors in Knowsley.

Members of taekwondo club Liverpool Elite have came back from a tournament in Barnsley with an amazing five trophies.

The latest video from Adopt North West shows children waiting for loving homes.

A live chat tool has been launched in Knowsley for mums to receive breastfeeding support.

Become the next generation of child and family social workers with Step Up to Social Work.

Pupils at St Albert’s Catholic Primary School had lots of fun celebrating Shakespeare Week!

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and over 60’s are being encouraged to take a bowel cancer screening test.

A new campaign is encouraging people to give up drinking pop for 21 days. Do you think you could do it?

£300,000 of funding has been secured to support victims of domestic abuse and will be used to provide accommodation, therapeutic support and an extended sanctuary offer.

Find out what was discussed at the council meeting on 22 March 2017.

A Regional Adoption Agency is set to be established soon after a successful bid by four local authorities to the government.

Find out more about the historic artefacts unearthed at the site of the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot.

Would you be able to spots the signs of Child Sexual Exploitation? Find out what the warning signs are and what Knowsley’s multi-agency team Shield does to protect children.

How would you like to take up a new hobby and make new friends? Stockbridge Village Golf Society are appealing for new members and may just interest you.

A week of activities will be taking place across Knowsley to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation.

For No Smoking Day on Wednesday 8 March, smokers are being urged to start their journey on giving up the habit. Find out how you can get started.

For Safer Sleep Week (13 – 19 March), we’re encouraging parents and carers to follow these tips to help prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Please be aware of unofficial emails claiming to offer Council Tax refunds and requesting personal information.

Tell us your thoughts at the public consultation for the exciting redevelopment of the Reds’ Academy site in Kirkby.

A same sex couple who adopted siblings through Knowsley Council shares their wonderful adoption story.

Quick-thinking staff at The Prescot School saved a man’s life by using a defibrillator that was given to the school by The Oliver King Foundation.

Book your place for one of the child sexual exploitation awareness sessions now to become more aware about this important issue.

Five bikes have been seized as part of a crackdown on the anti-social use of bikes.

A Huyton-based girl’s football team win in a thrilling County Cup quarter-final.

Knowsley Council’s cabinet met on Wednesday 22 February – find out what was discussed.

Liverpool Football Club and Knowsley Council have announced joint plans for a proposed redevelopment of the Reds’ Academy site in Kirkbyand the community playing fields at Simonswood Lane.

Find out what you can do if you are worried about a child’s safety.

Kirkby-based QVC wins in the Top Employers UK Awards once more.

Do you know when antibiotics are needed and when they’re not? Did you know that it can be dangerous to take antibiotics unnecessarily? Find out about the important campaign teaching people about antibiotic resistance.

Do you have the love to give to change a child’s life forever? That’s the appeal from Adopt North West’s new campaign.