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Knowsley Council
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Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram, the Mayor of Liverpool, and the Leaders of Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral Councils…
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Residents are being asked to give their views on Knowsley’s draft Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) 2022-2025. What is the PNA…
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Councils have a legal duty to ensure there is sufficient accommodation in their area to meet the needs of ‘children…
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Cabinet today received a report on the Council’s 2021/22 end of year Budget monitoring position. Despite significant challenges throughout the…
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Knowsley’s Cabinet has welcomed the success of the borough’s Corporate Plan (2017-2022) and set out the Council’s ongoing work to…
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Following an extensive and competitive procurement process, Knowsley Council’s Cabinet has appointed Genr8 Kajima Regeneration Ltd as the Development Management…
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Cabinet has today approved the submission of three Round 2 Levelling Up fund bids from Knowsley Council for this latest…
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Knowsley’s Cabinet received an update on the borough’s ambitious LED street lighting replacement programme.
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Nominations are now open for the 2022 Knowsley Business Awards, which return after a two year absence due to the pandemic.
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At the Council’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 25 May 2022, Cllr Del Arnall was confirmed as the Cabinet Member…
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Residents in Knowsley are benefitting from a £6.724m support package, helping vulnerable residents across the Borough. The funding covers the…
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Knowsley Council’s Licensing Service has launched a new online taxi licensing system to assist drivers with taxi and private hire…
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As we are approaching the end of another academic year, young people in Year 11 will be considering their next…
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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…
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Knowsley Council held its Annual General Meeting this afternoon (Wednesday 25 May 2022). Councillors re-elected Cllr Graham Morgan as Leader…
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Knowsley Council and Invision360 collaboration shortlisted for their third national award
by Guy MurphyKnowsley Council has been shortlisted for a third national award for its implementation of Invision360 – this time a Municipal…
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Knowsley residents are being asked to have their say on local services or issues they feel require closer examination. A…
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We’ll be bringing you live updates as the votes are counted on Friday, 6 May, and all the results as they come in.
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Knowsley Council receives funding to combat drug use, enhance support and prevent crime
by Guy MurphyKnowsley is one of 50 local authorities that has received a share of £780m of funding over three years to…
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ARTICLE UPDATE: 1 July 2022 If you live in a property in Council Tax bands A to D, you are…
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Most households in property bands A to D will receive a £150 rebate on their annual Council Tax, helping households…
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Come and explore stories and poetry with the new reading group at Prescot Library.
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Save the date – Knowsley Business Awards are back after a two-year absence due to the pandemic.
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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.
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Knowsley Council has been awarded a further £1.862m (in addition to the initial allocation of £1.9m) from the Government’s Household…
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Cabinet received an update tonight (23 March 2022) on the recommendations put forward by the Sustainable Borough Scrutiny Committee’s Task…
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Local Government Association Peer Challenge highlights Knowsley Council’s Excellent Work
by Guy MurphyKnowsley Council received a Local Government Association (LGA) Corporate Peer Challenge re-visit in December 2021. The re-visit reviewed how the…
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Knowsley Council’s Cabinet has approved a new Housing Strategy for the borough. Knowsley’s Housing Strategy for 2022-2027 builds on the…
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More than £160,000 in grants to community projects was agreed by councillors at a meeting of Knowsley’s Cabinet tonight.
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A meeting of Knowsley Council took place on Wednesday 23 March 2022. Here’s what was agreed.
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Councillors tonight voted to bestow the highest honour the council can give onto Sir George, by making him an Honorary Freeman of the Borough.
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An exciting new chapter has begun at Bowring Park, where a new operator has big plans to improve the park and its golf offer.
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Cabinet will consider recommendations from the Economic Growth and Prosperity Scrutiny Committee following its review of the council’s Economic Growth…
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Knowsley is an area rich with history and with over 100 listed buildings and 15 conservation areas offering statutory protection…
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Halewood is the latest area to benefit from new CCTV as part of Knowsley’s Council’s commitment to tackling crime and…
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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.
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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.
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Last month, the Government announced a £150 grant with a view to helping households to cope with rising energy costs.…
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Tomorrow (Friday 18 March) is Global Recycling Day and Knowsley Council is reminding residents of the importance of recycling –…
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At tonight’s Council meeting, Members were updated on £14.6m of permanent investment in service budgets to deal with growth, extra…
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The Knowsley Council Plan 2022-2025 was approved at full Council this evening (9 March 2022). Having been endorsed by the…
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At tonight’s Council meeting, a Council Tax increase of 2.99% for the 2022/2023 financial year was approved. Of this, 1%…
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At Knowsley Council’s full Council meeting tonight (9 March), three people were recognised by Councillors for their support to residents…
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Knowsley Council has launched an online Book of Solidarity for anyone wishing to express their thoughts and feelings about the unfolding conflict in Ukraine.
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Residents are being reminded that welfare benefit advice is free. Reports have been received of a company offer advice in…
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Knowsley Council has been investing in the future of Bowring Park, including a loan to the company that will run it. Here’s why.
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At tonight’s Cabinet Meeting (23 February), Members endorsed the Knowsley Council Plan for the next three years. The Knowsley Council…
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Knowsley Council’s Cabinet met tonight (23 February 2022) to consider the Council’s latest financial position and forecasts for the next…
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With three storms hitting Knowsley in one week, Council Leader Graham Morgan has praised the swift response of the council and its partners.
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Knowsley Council is committed to tackling the issue of dog fouling across the borough with a range of enforcement and behaviour change measures.
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There are lots of ways you can contact the Council – many from the comfort of your own home.
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Knowsley Council has formally objected to proposals for a medical waste facility just outside the borough’s boundary – here’s why.
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More than 2000 people visited Huyton Village Centre this weekend (Saturday 12 February) for the launch of light artworks, ‘Submergence’…
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Knowsley Council is making payments to frontline care workers in the borough, in recognition of their work throughout the pandemic.
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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.
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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.
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A range of measures to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions are being installed at Huyton Library.
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A number of alternative venues across Knowsley will continue to be used as polling stations at the forthcoming May elections.…
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Councillors debated a number of Notices of Motion, including a Race Equality Declaration of Intent, at this week’s council meeting.
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Knowsley pledges to do whatever is possible to protect vulnerable people from gambling harm.
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Knowsley Council is continuing to deliver its priority of creating a sustainable Borough as we recover from the pandemic. Pivotal…
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Knowsley Council has approved the continuing absence of any elected member from Council meetings due to reasons associated with the…
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As part of the Council’s constitution mid-year review, a recommendation to appoint an independent Chairperson for the Government and Audit…
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Knowsley Council has been awarded £1.9m from the Government’s Household Support Fund which is being allocated through the Knowsley Better…
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Knowsley Council has an ambitious ten year development plan for Huyton Village Centre. Whilst the pace of progress is slower…
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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…
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Knowsley Council has agreed to invest a further £50,000 in Kirkby Town Centre after approving a refurbishment package for Kirkby…
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Adult learning provision in Knowsley continues to be Good, a recent Ofsted inspection has confirmed.
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A range of measures aimed at tackling Child Criminal Exploitation in Knowsley have been agreed by Cabinet.
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A further £1.660m of investment for Kirkby Town Centre has been approved at Knowsley Council’s Cabinet meeting tonight (Thursday 13…
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The Early Help and Prevention Strategy 2021 – 2024, developed to ensure families who need additional support get the right…
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Works to transform the Courtyard facilities at Court Hey Park in Huyton are about to get underway. Knowsley Council is…
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Knowsley is kicking off its year as the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture with a spectacular programme of light…
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Knowsley Better Together Hardship Fund support families with food over the festivities
by Sandra IssarHow KBT £2.5m Hardship Fund is support families.
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Care leavers in Knowsley are receiving Christmas hampers created especially for them thanks to Foster Carers in Knowsley.
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Yesterday evening (8 December) the UK Government announced the introduction of Plan B of their Autumn/Winter COVID-19 response in England…
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Knowsley Council’s Cabinet received an update on the Council’s Financial Strategy tonight (Wednesday 8 December 2021). The Council’s medium-term financial…
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On Valentine’s Day 2022 a special event is set to take place in St. Chad’s Church in Kirkby and people…
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10 families are being supported whilst emergency repair works are carried out on their homes in Whiston.
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On 1 January 2022 Knowsley will officially become the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture with an exciting year-long programme…
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Knowsley Council will retain its ‘Requires Improvement’ judgement following a recent Ofsted Inspection of Children’s Services.
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Two of the borough’s primary schools have been given ‘good’ Ofsted reports.
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This article was originally published on 29 November 2021 As you will be aware, the Council has been managing Government…
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Representatives from Knowsley’s business communities will be sharing their views with the borough’s Climate Emergency Scrutiny Committee this evening (24…
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You can now watch all Knowsley Council’s meetings live online – find out when the next meeting is and how to tune in.
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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.
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Knowsley Council is continuing to make excellent progress against its Corporate Plan priorities. Hundreds of jobs have been created, major…
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Knowsley Cabinet Members endorse Council’s draft Gambling Policy.
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Cabinet received an update on Wednesday 17 November 2021 on the Council’s mid-year revenue budget which confirmed that COVID-19 was…
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Knowsley Council made the bold decision to purchase Kirkby Town Centre in November 2019 and in just two years: A…
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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.
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Eligible Knowsley residents are being urged to not wait to get their COVID-19 Booster and Flu vaccinations together and instead…
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This week people and organisations dedicated to community safety in Knowsley came together to address the issue of violent crime…
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Knowsley Council’s Trading Standards has issued a firework safety recall notice and advice if you have purchased the Thunder Snap firework.
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Find out how Knowsley is taking action on climate change for COP26 – and how you can reduce your carbon footprint.
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October is Black History Month – an important opportunity to recognise and celebrate the many contributions made by black people…
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This weekend, on Saturday 16 October, Huyton and Stockbridge Village based groups and organisations came together in an inspirational event…
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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.
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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.