Knowsley Council

At the meeting of Council on 4 March 2026, elected members approved the Annual Delivery Plan for 2026/27, which sets …

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. We …

Do you have an issue or an area you’d like one of the Council’s Scrutiny Committees to review? It could …

Last year, the council invited the people of Knowsley to get involved in naming the brand-new food recycling vehicles. Over …

Marking this important month.

Knowsley Council has recommissioned its Integrated Youth Service which supports young people aged 11 to 19 (25 with SEND) with …

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Residents are being encouraged to take part in a consultation on a proposed Smoke and Vape Free Public Space Protection …

At a meeting of Cabinet on 11 February, elected members approved the annual delivery plan for 2026/2027. The annual delivery …

Knowsley’s Cabinet has approved the borough’s Asset Management Strategy for the next five years. The Strategy provides a framework for …

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet has tonight received an update on the council’s Revenue budget for 2026/2027 and the council’s financial strategy. …

Knowsley’s Climate Emergency Scrutiny Committee have been considering the borough’s installation of electric vehicle infrastructure in response to meeting net …

An expansion of Knowsley’s recycling and waste collection services has been outlined to Knowsley’s Climate Emergency Scrutiny Committee.

The first Right to Food UK Commission evidence-based event has taken place in Knowsley.

Knowsley Council’s Neighbourhood and Commercial Services have retained their accreditation with the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 quality standard.

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

Knowsley’s Cabinet has approved Grant Funding Agreement with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.

The Council participated in a Corporate Peer Challenge undertaken by the Local Government Association in November 2025. Corporate Peer Challenges …

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Knowsley’s Cabinet has agreed all the recommendations made by the Children’s Scrutiny Committee’s Task and Finish Review into Education in …

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Knowsley Council’s Cabinet has agreed the implementation of eight recommendations for reducing ketamine use in the borough, following an in-depth …

Knowsley’s draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2030 has been approved at full Council. By Law, the Council is required to …

Councillors in Knowsley have tonight in favour of a motion calling for Sir Noman Bettison to be stripped of his …

In November, Knowsley Council took part in a Corporate Peer Challenge, where external local government representatives review the Council’s financial …

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Knowsley Council is recognising the contribution of its local heroes with the launch of the Knowsley ‘Mayor’s Award for Volunteers’.

Then say Yes to Knowsley Council. Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in …

Knowsley Council has appointed Mark Mirfin as its new Executive Director for Children’s Services (DCS).

A “whole Council” and whole system response approach was immediately adopted to ensure sustainable improvements can be made so that …

Knowsley Council’s robust approach to financial management has maintained a relatively stable financial position in recent years.

At a meeting of Cabinet on 3 December 2025, elected members were provided with an update on the Council’s performance, …

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Knowsley Council is asking residents to back its proposals for new ward boundaries that would improve electoral equality across the …

An electoral review is being carried out to make sure that each local councillor represents about the same number of …

The Council Tax Reduction Scheme helps households on a low income by reducing the amount of Council Tax they must …

Knowsley Council is supporting International Fraud Awareness Week (16-22 November 2025) which aims to reduce the impact of fraud by …

Knowsley’s Inclusive Skills and Growth Scrutiny Committee has been considering how proposed major transport projects will impact the borough. The …

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The review will look at the current ward boundaries within Knowsley.

Cabinet has tonight received an update on the Council’s 2025/26 revenue budget, which reported that that the Council remains in …

Cabinet has tonight received an update on the Council’s Capital Programme for 2025/26 and future years. The Council’s total Capital …

Knowsley’s Cabinet has endorsed the Council’s draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2030. By Law, the Council is required to publish …

Cabinet has endorsed the findings of a review of the Merseyside and Halton Joint Waste Local Plan.

Following a successful public consultation that engaged hundreds of local residents, businesses and stakeholders, Genr8 Kajima Regeneration Ltd (GKRL), in …

Knowsley Council is reminding everyone that posts from the council will always come from official council accounts, not individual members …

We’re recruiting! You can find out the latest vacancies at the council and why people choose to work for the …

Charlie Higham explains why he applied to the Graduate Programme at Knowsley Council.

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Knowsley’s Economic Growth Plan 2025 – 2030 was approved at the Council meeting on Wednesday 22 October.

Stigma can be a contributory factor of poor health and inequality, according to Knowsley’s Public Health Annual Report.

A new strategy to address homelessness and rough sleeping in the borough has been agreed by Knowsley Council.

A special networking in event in Knowsley to promote the importance of workplace mental health.

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. We …

Ofsted Inspectors have recently returned to Knowsley for a monitoring visit of Children’s Services. Here’s what they said.

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The Climate Emergency Scrutiny Committee has received an update on the borough’s latest Net Zero Delivery Plan 2026-2030.

Knowsley Council has successfully prosecuted Asda Stores Ltd for selling unsafe food.

Advocating for residents to help shape local health and social care services.

Last night, the council’s Children Scrutiny Committee received an update on health inequalities experienced by children and young people in …

This year’s theme is Building Belonging: Celebrating the power of our social connections. 

You can find out the latest vacancies at the council and why people choose to work for the Council on …

Lucy is now a Graduate on the council’s Graduate Development Programme

The council’s Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny committee has been updated on a programme to transform the services the …

Sarah Smith, Knowsley Council’s Executive Director for Health and Social Care is delivering a session on “CQC: What makes a …

Knowsley Council’s Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny committee has been updated on the council’s commitment to providing a high-quality …

You can find out the latest vacancies at the council and why people choose to work for the Council on …

As an inclusive employer, Knowsley Council is supporting National Inclusion Week.

Applications for primary and secondary school places for September 2026 intake are open from 12 September 2025.

An ambitious plan to create more school places for pupils with SEND in Knowsley is progressing well, with the official …

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Knowsley Council’s adult social care and support as being ‘Good’ – with ‘Good’ …

On Sunday, 24 August, Knowsley Council will once again stand with Ukraine on its Independence Day.

Knowsley Council is launching a borough wide consultation to find out more about its residents, their aspirations and ambitions, and …

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Are you looking for your next career move? Take a look at what Knowsley Council has to offer – in …

Knowsley Council has been selected as one of 12 local authorities across England to take part in the Local Youth …

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Knowsley Council staff raised over £590 for The Refuge, a 36-bed accommodation for women and children who are escaping domestic …

Foster caring is home-based, flexible and a self-employed role that utilises your skills to make a positive impact on the …

Knowsley will be joining a 3-minute silence at 3pm on Tuesday 29 July to mark one year on from the …

Knowsley Council are recruiting! Take a look at this week’s most recent vacancies.

Exciting investment plans for Halewood have progressed after plans were submitted for major improvement works at Halewood Leisure Centre.

A meeting of Knowsley Council on 16 July received an update on the ongoing work to improve services for children …

At Council tonight, Cllr Graham Morgan provided an update on the situation at Beech Rise and Willow Rise. These are …

Knowsley councillors have recognised the achievements of the Liverpool Commonwealth Association (LCA) and its decade of leadership and service to …

£1.011 million will be ploughed into improving some of Knowsley’s worst roads thanks to investment from the Department for Transport …

Cabinet has today endorsed the adoption of the Knowsley Planning Enforcement Plan. Since 2016 and the adoption of the Local …

Elected members have agreed to amendments to the Council’s Healthier Advertising Policy at the meeting of Cabinet on 16 July …

Knowsley’s Cabinet has endorsed changes to the Property Pool Plus (PPP) Allocation Scheme Rules. Property Pool Plus is a choice-based lettings …

Find out about the latest vacancies with Knowsley’s Children’s Social Care team and why people choose to work for the …

A children’s home in Knowsley, run and managed by Knowsley Council, has been judged by Ofsted to be good in …

Flags on Knowsley Council buildings are being flown at half-mast today (3 July) as a mark of respect for the …

The Kirkby Neighbourhood Board met last week (Friday 27 June 2025) – a Board established as part of the Government’s …

Knowsley Council is supporting residents of Beech and Willow Rise in Kirkby after it was confirmed that there is no …

Reflecting on the success of the Winter Wellness Grants programme which delivered significant impact across the borough.

On Thursday 12 June, Knowsley Council were officially awarded Accredited status for the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter. The …

At Knowsley Council’s Cabinet meeting tonight (Wednesday 11 June 2025) Councillors were provided with a final update on the delivery …

Recommendations aimed at boosting recycling and reuse in Knowsley have been given the green light by the council’s Cabinet.

A balanced budget at the end of the financial year has been reported to Knowsley’s Cabinet.

Free, drop-in event at Kirkby Library on 10 June, 10:30am to 12:30pm.