Knowsley Council

If you are experiencing hardship and are struggling to access food or pay for heating, then help is available. Find out how.

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram, the Mayor of Liverpool, and the Leaders of Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral Councils…

Residents are being asked to give their views on Knowsley’s draft Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) 2022-2025. What is the PNA…

Councils have a legal duty to ensure there is sufficient accommodation in their area to meet the needs of ‘children…

Cabinet today received a report on the Council’s 2021/22 end of year Budget monitoring position. Despite significant challenges throughout the…

Knowsley’s Cabinet has welcomed the success of the borough’s Corporate Plan (2017-2022) and set out the Council’s ongoing work to…

Following an extensive and competitive procurement process, Knowsley Council’s Cabinet has appointed Genr8 Kajima Regeneration Ltd as the Development Management…

Cabinet has today approved the submission of three Round 2 Levelling Up fund bids from Knowsley Council for this latest…

Knowsley’s Cabinet received an update on the borough’s ambitious LED street lighting replacement programme.

Nominations are now open for the 2022 Knowsley Business Awards, which return after a two year absence due to the pandemic.

At the Council’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 25 May 2022, Cllr Del Arnall was confirmed as the Cabinet Member…

Residents in Knowsley are benefitting from a £6.724m support package, helping vulnerable residents across the Borough. The funding covers the…

Knowsley Council’s Licensing Service has launched a new online taxi licensing system to assist drivers with taxi and private hire…

As we are approaching the end of another academic year, young people in Year 11 will be considering their next…

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

Knowsley Council held its Annual General Meeting this afternoon (Wednesday 25 May 2022). Councillors re-elected Cllr Graham Morgan as Leader…

Knowsley Council  has been shortlisted for a third national award for its implementation of Invision360 – this time a Municipal…

Knowsley residents are being asked to have their say on local services or issues they feel require closer examination. A…

We’ll be bringing you live updates as the votes are counted on Friday, 6 May, and all the results as they come in.

Knowsley is one of 50 local authorities that has received a share of £780m of funding over three years to…

ARTICLE UPDATE: 1 July 2022 If you live in a property in Council Tax bands A to D, you are…

Most households in property bands A to D will receive a £150 rebate on their annual Council Tax, helping households…

Come and explore stories and poetry with the new reading group at Prescot Library.

Save the date – Knowsley Business Awards are back after a two-year absence due to the pandemic.

Knowsley is one of 75 local authorities to secure Best Start for Life funding, to improve access to targeted and specialist services to support children and families.

Knowsley Council has been awarded a further £1.862m (in addition to the initial allocation of £1.9m) from the Government’s Household…

Cabinet received an update tonight (23 March 2022) on the recommendations put forward by the Sustainable Borough Scrutiny Committee’s Task…

Knowsley Council received a Local Government Association (LGA) Corporate Peer Challenge re-visit in December 2021. The re-visit reviewed how the…

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet has approved a new Housing Strategy for the borough. Knowsley’s Housing Strategy for 2022-2027 builds on the…

More than £160,000 in grants to community projects was agreed by councillors at a meeting of Knowsley’s Cabinet tonight.

A meeting of Knowsley Council took place on Wednesday 23 March 2022. Here’s what was agreed.

Councillors tonight voted to bestow the highest honour the council can give onto Sir George, by making him an Honorary Freeman of the Borough.

An exciting new chapter has begun at Bowring Park, where a new operator has big plans to improve the park and its golf offer.

Cabinet will consider recommendations from the Economic Growth and Prosperity Scrutiny Committee following its review of the council’s Economic Growth…

Knowsley is an area rich with history and with over 100 listed buildings and 15 conservation areas offering statutory protection…

Halewood is the latest area to benefit from new CCTV as part of Knowsley’s Council’s commitment to tackling crime and…

The increase in payments to those who foster directly for the council are in recognition of the amazing contribution they give to support local young people.

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.

Last month, the Government announced a £150 grant with a view to helping households to cope with rising energy costs.…

Tomorrow (Friday 18 March) is Global Recycling Day and Knowsley Council is reminding residents of the importance of recycling –…

At tonight’s Council meeting, Members were updated on £14.6m of permanent investment in service budgets to deal with growth, extra…

The Knowsley Council Plan 2022-2025 was approved at full Council this evening (9 March 2022). Having been endorsed by the…

At tonight’s Council meeting, a Council Tax increase of 2.99% for the 2022/2023 financial year was approved. Of this, 1%…

At Knowsley Council’s full Council meeting tonight (9 March), three people were recognised by Councillors for their support to residents…

Knowsley Council has launched an online Book of Solidarity for anyone wishing to express their thoughts and feelings about the unfolding conflict in Ukraine.

Residents are being reminded that welfare benefit advice is free. Reports have been received of a company offer advice in…

Knowsley Council has been investing in the future of Bowring Park, including a loan to the company that will run it. Here’s why.

At tonight’s Cabinet Meeting (23 February), Members endorsed the Knowsley Council Plan for the next three years. The Knowsley Council…

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet met tonight (23 February 2022) to consider the Council’s latest financial position and forecasts for the next…

With three storms hitting Knowsley in one week, Council Leader Graham Morgan has praised the swift response of the council and its partners.

Knowsley Council is committed to tackling the issue of dog fouling across the borough with a range of enforcement and behaviour change measures.

There are lots of ways you can contact the Council – many from the comfort of your own home.

Knowsley Council has formally objected to proposals for a medical waste facility just outside the borough’s boundary – here’s why.

More than 2000 people visited Huyton Village Centre this weekend (Saturday 12 February) for the launch of light artworks, ‘Submergence’…

Knowsley Council is making payments to frontline care workers in the borough, in recognition of their work throughout the pandemic.

This prestigious event, which raises funds for the Mayor of Knowsley’s Charity, and Willowbrook Hospice, includes a delicious three course meal, a raffle and auction, live music and a DJ. 

Knowsley Council has set out some facts in response to an article published by the Liverpool Echo on 24 January 2022 about financial support for Volair.

A range of measures to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions are being installed at Huyton Library.

A number of alternative venues across Knowsley will continue to be used as polling stations at the forthcoming May elections.…

Councillors debated a number of Notices of Motion, including a Race Equality Declaration of Intent, at this week’s council meeting.

Knowsley pledges to do whatever is possible to protect vulnerable people from gambling harm.

Knowsley Council is continuing to deliver its priority of creating a  sustainable Borough as we recover from the pandemic. Pivotal…

Knowsley Council has approved the continuing absence of any elected member from Council meetings due to reasons associated with the…

As part of the Council’s constitution mid-year review, a recommendation to appoint an independent Chairperson for the Government and Audit…

Knowsley Council has been awarded £1.9m from the Government’s Household Support Fund which is being allocated through the Knowsley Better…

Knowsley Council has an ambitious ten year development plan for Huyton Village Centre. Whilst the pace of progress is slower…

Home Bargains are about to open a brand new, larger store in Kirkby – creating 40 jobs and safeguarding an existing 25. Here’s what to expect…

Knowsley Council has agreed to invest a further £50,000 in Kirkby Town Centre after approving a refurbishment package for Kirkby…

Adult learning provision in Knowsley continues to be Good, a recent Ofsted inspection has confirmed.

A range of measures aimed at tackling Child Criminal Exploitation in Knowsley have been agreed by Cabinet.

A further £1.660m of investment for Kirkby Town Centre has been approved at Knowsley Council’s Cabinet meeting tonight (Thursday 13…

The Early Help and Prevention Strategy 2021 – 2024, developed to ensure families who need additional support get the right…

Works to transform the Courtyard facilities at Court Hey Park in Huyton are about to get underway. Knowsley Council is…

Knowsley is kicking off its year as the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture with a spectacular programme of light…

How KBT £2.5m Hardship Fund is support families.

Care leavers in Knowsley are receiving Christmas hampers created especially for them thanks to Foster Carers in Knowsley.

Yesterday evening (8 December) the UK Government announced the introduction of Plan B of their Autumn/Winter COVID-19 response in England…

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet received an update on the Council’s Financial Strategy tonight (Wednesday 8 December 2021). The Council’s medium-term financial…

On Valentine’s Day 2022 a special event is set to take place in St. Chad’s Church in Kirkby and people…

10 families are being supported whilst emergency repair works are carried out on their homes in Whiston.

On 1 January 2022 Knowsley will officially become the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture with an exciting year-long programme…

Knowsley Council will retain its ‘Requires Improvement’ judgement following a recent Ofsted Inspection of Children’s Services.

Two of the borough’s primary schools have been given ‘good’ Ofsted reports.

This article was originally published on 29 November 2021 As you will be aware, the Council has been managing Government…

Representatives from Knowsley’s business communities will be sharing their views with the borough’s Climate Emergency Scrutiny Committee this evening (24…

You can now watch all Knowsley Council’s meetings live online – find out when the next meeting is and how to tune in.

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet met on 17 November, 2021. Here’s what was on the agenda – and how you can watch how the discussions unfolded.

Knowsley Council is continuing to make excellent progress against its Corporate Plan priorities. Hundreds of jobs have been created, major…

Knowsley Cabinet Members endorse Council’s draft Gambling Policy.

Cabinet received an update on Wednesday 17 November 2021 on the Council’s mid-year revenue budget which confirmed that COVID-19 was…

Knowsley Council made the bold decision to purchase Kirkby Town Centre in November 2019 and in just two years: A…

To mark Armistice Day 2021 in Knowsley, a number of Civic Acts of Remembrance are taking place across the borough. Here are all the details you need.

Eligible Knowsley residents are being urged to not wait to get their COVID-19 Booster and Flu vaccinations together and instead…

This week people and organisations dedicated to community safety in Knowsley came together to address the issue of violent crime…

Knowsley Council’s Trading Standards has issued a firework safety recall notice and advice if you have purchased the Thunder Snap firework.

Find out how Knowsley is taking action on climate change for COP26 – and how you can reduce your carbon footprint.

October is Black History Month – an important opportunity to recognise and celebrate the many contributions made by black people…

This weekend, on Saturday 16 October, Huyton and Stockbridge Village based groups and organisations came together in an inspirational event…

The transformation of the former National Wildflower Centre site at Court Hey Park, Huyton has taken a step forward as One Knowsley plans to base its new HQ and community hub at the Courtyard buildings.

Knowsley’s Cabinet has given the go-ahead to appoint Oneday, a company specialising in partnerships aimed at creating thriving public and private sector assets, to manage the historic Bowring Park and Golf Course in Huyton.