Knowsley Council

Knowsley Council is launching a year-long package of support for high street businesses, delivered by experts at Save The High Street.

With cases of Covid-19 creeping up again, council leader Cllr Graham Morgan, is urging us all not to let things slide – keep following the rules and protect ourselves and others.

Proposals outlining the next steps for the Knowsley Better Partnership and how it will work to empower and involve communities will be considered by Knowsley Council’s Cabinet at its meeting this week.

Knowsley’s draft Adult Social Care Recovery and Transformation Plan 2020-2023 comes under the spotlight at this week’s Cabinet Meeting. The plan details how services will be developed over the next three years to best meet the care needs of Knowsley’s most vulnerable adults.

Carers looking after vulnerable young people or adults with disabilities in Knowsley are to be given additional payments to cover the costs of caring during Covid.

This week, Cllr Morgan’s update looks at the start of a new academic year – and how September brings with it lots of new beginnings.

Ensuring carers in Knowsley are well supported, recognised and valued, is at the heart of a new Carers Strategy being proposed by the council. 

In this week’s update, Cllr Graham Morgan reflects on the experiences of young people during lockdown.

A report – A progressive approach to adult social care – has been published by Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) into adult social care services which draws on research and findings from Knowsley Council

Despite a very challenging few months, many Knowsley companies are continuing to recruit into key positions. If you’re job hunting, here’s what you need to know.

In this week’s update, Cllr Morgan remembers Anthony Walker and Michael Causer, and discusses the response to coronavirus.

Thanks to a ‘Knowsley Better Together’ ethos, the borough’s response to COVID-19 has been swift, effective and robust.

There is a range of support to help prevent you getting into Council Tax debt. Here’s how we can help you avoid arrears and offer support if you are struggling financially.

An Outbreak Management Plan is being developed for Knowsley, aimed at effectively containing the COVID-19 virus and reducing its spread in the community.

In this week’s update, Cllr Graham Morgan looks ahead to a weekend when further easing of the lockdown will take place – with bars & restaurants reopening.

A masterplan for an exciting new residential development East of Halewood has been approved by councillors in Knowsley.

Knowsley Council is welcoming news that the Government has now agreed to fund the cost of free school meals during the forthcoming school summer holidays.

Care homes in Knowsley will benefit from a £640,000 fund set up to help them absorb the cost of empty beds during the Covid-19 pandemic.

To help to support the council’s response to the Coronavirus outbreak and support vulnerable residents, its Adult Social Care team is providing vital services.

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.

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and the need to adhere to social distancing, the meeting took place online for the first time in the council’s history.

This week, the latest update from council leader, Cllr Graham Morgan, looks ahead to a long weekend of reflection on both past and present events.

This Friday, the nation is being invited to celebrate – from home – the 75th anniversary of VE Day – when victory in Europe was declared in World War 2.

Knowsley Council officers are working around the clock to maintain essential services and support for the community at this time.

In his latest update during the Coronavirus outbreak, Cllr Graham Morgan looks at the financial cost to the borough of dealing with this crisis.

Leader of Knowsley Council, Cllr Graham Morgan, has added his voice to concerns that Government funding for the Coronavirus response will leave local authorities in the city region severely underfunded.

Knowsley will be marking this important day on Tuesday, 28 April, recognising & paying tribute to the workers killed, disabled, injured or made unwell by their work.

Knowsley Council is offering additional financial support for the Adult Social Care system, which is under pressure as a result of COVID-19.

An update from Leader of Knowsley Council, Cllr Graham Morgan, as the borough reaches the end of its fourth week in ‘lockdown’.

More than £9.2m has now been paid to business in Knowsley to help them survive the financial difficulties brought about by the Coronavirus outbreak.

An important update for resident interested in the future of Whitakers Garden Centre and its current site in Prescot.

An update from Knowsley Council leader, Cllr Graham Morgan, ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

If you have any concerns about work arrangements and social distancing during the Coronavirus outbreak, here’s what to do.

In order to support residents who are ‘shopping local’ for essential supplies, the council has stopped all car parking charges in its town centres with immediate effect.

 If you want to make a difference to children and young people in Knowsley our fostering team is still available to answer any of your questions.

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet will meet at 5pm on Wednesday 25 March 2020. Take a look at what’s on the agenda.

Councillors in Knowsley have agreed the budget for the coming financial year – and for the first time in 10 years, no cuts to services were on the agenda.

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet will meet at 6pm on Wednesday 4 March. Here is a summary of the main items on the agenda.

Celebrations took place this week after Knowsley Council’s Adult Provider Services once again achieved the prestigious Autism Accreditation award.

As part of the redevelopment of Kirkby, the council has purchased Knowsley Community College’s site to allow them to move into the heart of the town centre.

Green waste (blue bin) collections in Knowsley will start up again during the week beginning Monday, 2 March 2020.

Thanks to its ambitious plans for economic growth, Knowsley Council has generated more income from Council Tax and Business Rates growth.

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.

Find out what’s on the agenda at Cabinet on 12 February 2020.

Find out what’s on the agenda at Cabinet on 22 January 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.

With a number of big names including Aldi currently recruiting locally, if you are looking for a job make sure you get in touch with Knowsley Works today.

The results have been counted in the General Election 2019. Here’s how Knowsley voted.

Knowsley Council are looking to appoint a managing agent at Bowring Park to ensure its future success and sustainability.

This week sees work begin on site in Kirkby Town Centre on the long-awaited retail development.

Following the announcement that Knowsley Council has purchased St Modwen’s assets in Kirkby town centre, there is more good news for the town.

During the current coronavirus outbreak, its more important than ever to know that you can access council services online.

Eight local community projects have been awarded a share of £116,000 from the council’s Community Fund.

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

As part of efforts to ensure safety for taxi passengers and drivers in Knowsley, a stop and check exercise was carried out last week. 

At Cabinet on Wednesday, 20 November the decision was made to close The Venue in Huyton from 1 January 2020.

Crowds turned out to enjoy the switch-on of Kirkby’s Christmas lights on the day the council’s purchase of the town centre successfully concluded. 

Knowsley is introducing the city region’s first ‘red route’ in Kirkby, meaning vehicles will not be allowed to stop at any time.

Councillors recieved and update on how Knowsley Council is managing its budgets at a meeting this week.

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.

Knowsley Council has confirmed that it has reached a final agreement with St Modwen to acquire the company’s assets in Kirkby Town Centre.

A service which supports people in Knowsley to live independently at home has once again been endorsed by inspectors.

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

Across Knowsley, people came together to pay their respects and mark Remembrance Day 2019. Here’s how.

This year’s Prescot Christmas lights will truly be the biggest and best ever – and will see even more of the streets illuminated for Christmas than ever before.

The first section of Huyton Village to be transformed with a contemporary makeover of the shop fronts is now complete. 

Knowsley Council’s new Crime & Communities team have been out in force this week working to reassure residents and discourage young people from being drawn into anti-social behaviour.

Work is currently underway on a Gleeson Homes housing development in the Woolfall Heath area of Huyton. We look at the background to the development.

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.

A brand new post-19 specialist provision for young people with high needs – Flourish – has opened in Knowsley.

Seven year old Ava decided to take action after getting fed up of the amount of littering that was happening in her local area.

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

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

Work is well underway on the loving restoration of Bowring Park in Huyton – and now the car park is open to the public, improving accessibility for all.

Knowsley’s new ‘deal’ means additional support for families who foster, including an increase in the available training, support and long service awards on offer.

Knowsley’s new Crime and Communities Team have wasted no time getting out and about in the local community tackling crime and anti-social behaviour in the borough.

Apprenticeships are creating opportunities for thousands of young people in Knowsley – and local businesses are feeling the benefit too.

Knowsley’s Youth Offending Team has been awarded for the positive way in which it works with young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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.

Councillors in Knowsley have been looking at the issue of pest control in the borough and making recommendations for the future.

A new video created by the council shows how it is responding to feedback from residents and businesses to regulate parking in the borough.

Leyland Street in Prescot will be limited to loading and unloading only between 8am and 6pm from Monday to Saturday.

Knowsley’s full Council meeting takes place on Wednesday 18 December 2019 at 6pm. Here’s our summary of what’s on the agenda.

More good news for Prescot as it was named as one of the high streets set to benefit from funding though Historic England’s Heritage Action Zone initiative.

Knowsley’s Crime and Communities Service is a dedicated multi-agency local team set up to identify and address the causes of crime and anti-social behaviour.

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet will meet at 5pm on Wednesday 11 September. Here is a summary of the items on the…

Housing building in Knowsley is having a positive impact on the local economy and is creating thousands of local jobs, too, according to a new report.

Knowsley is making good progress towards its Growth Plan, which aims to see thousands of new homes built in the borough.

Demolition of the former St Chad’s clinic on St Chad’s Drive, Kirkby, is set to get underway as part of the council’s plans for the town centre redevelopment.

A national day will pay respect and thanks to everyone working in our emergency services on Monday, 9 September.

The council is to get underway with preliminary ground investigation work on land it already owns in Kirkby town centre.

£51,000 has been allocated to support the growth of social enterprise and volunteering in the borough, in the spirit of Knowsley Better Together.

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet will meet on Wednesday 17th July at 5pm, here’s a quick summary of what’s on the agenda.

A full meeting of Knowsley’s Council will take place on Wednesday 10 July at 6pm.

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

A new partnership is helping to ensure people in Knowsley enjoy the maximum possible benefits from major developments taking place here.

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet has agreed to invest £450,000 to complete the comprehensive, whole site restoration of the historic Bowring Park…

Knowsley is gearing up for a year of exciting events and activity when it becomes the Liverpool City Region’s Borough of Culture in 2022.

Councillors have tonight agreed a further package of investments aimed to improve and enhance the borough in the long term.