Knowsley Council

Government has pledged to work with Knowsley Council to offer support to residents of Beech & Willow Rise in Kirkby.

Shakespeare North Playhouse – Knowsley’s award-winning theatre which opened in July 2022 – is looking to secure a corporate naming …

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

Cllr Graham Morgan, Leader of Knowsley Council, has issued a statement following the incident on in Liverpool city centre after …

Cllr Ken McGlashan was re-appointed as Mayor of Knowsley at Knowsley Council’s Annual General Meeting on Friday 16 May 2025. …

Knowsley Council is reviewing its draft Planning Validation Checklist and has launched a public consultation.

The meeting on Friday, 16 May, confirmed key roles and reflected on the past year.

Are you looking for a new role? A new challenge? A new way of working? Wanting to make a difference? …

Foster Care Fortnight is underway in Knowsley – a two week long celebration of the vital role played by foster …

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

Knowsley Council will celebrate National Day for Staff Networks, on Wednesday 14 May.

Genr8 Kajima Regeneration Limited (GKRL), in partnership with Knowsley Council, has launched a public consultation inviting residents, businesses, visitors and …

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is set to begin an Electoral Review of Knowsley Council, to ensure that …

Do you want to make a difference? Looking for a new way of working? Want to work for an inclusive …

The MP visited Knowsley this week to meet local heroes who are involved in community projects and grassroots sports.

Cllr Graham Morgan has responded to reports that the law, developed with help from Margaret may be delayed, or amended.

Families in Knowsley will continue to benefit from a range of support thanks to the extension of the Government’s Household …

The new Knowsley Council Plan 2025-2030 launches today, with a clear focus placed on the Council’s role in supporting residents …

There’s still time for you to suggest areas of investigation by one of the Council’s Scrutiny Committees.

Find out when local elections will take place in Knowsley.

Powering up the north and achieving sustainable growth and development was the topic of a discussion involving Knowsley’s Leader and …

Do you want to make a difference? Looking for a new way of working? Want to work for an inclusive …

A multi-agency improvement board is now in place and has already met for the first time.

Children’s Scrutiny Committee received an update on the sufficiency of secondary school places in the borough.

Eddie Connor and Jackie Harris are both former elected members of Knowsley Council who gave 26 years and 31 years …

Effective and immediate action is needed to bring an end to the misery of residents living close to the Simonswood …

Cabinet Members proud to celebrate Women’s History Month.

Landlords who do not keep their properties in a decent state of repair and cause harm to their tenants could …

Cabinet has endorsed the recommendations put forward.

Cabinet Members have approved Knowsley’s new Healthier Weight Strategy.

Cabinet members have formally approved the Council’s new Mobile Homes and Caravan Policy.

Knowsley’s Cabinet has approved recommendations from a review aimed at celebrating volunteering and increasing the numbers of volunteers in Knowsley.

A new Liverpool City Region Zero Waste Strategy has been endorsed by Knowsley Council’s Cabinet.

Councils across the Liverpool City Region will be launching a new weekly household food waste collection service from Spring 2026

Sunday 9 of March marks five years since the pandemic first began. The country will come together in a National …

Earlier this week, Knowsley Council approved a further £1m of permanent investment to support domestic abuse victims / survivors. The …

Knowsley Council has agreed to invest a further £4.2 million this year to support children’s social care and make improvements …

Members at the full Council meeting tonight received a positive budget update for 2025/2026 with a balanced budget being approved …

Knowsley Council has agreed its Council Plan (2025-2030) with a clear focus placed on the Council’s role in supporting residents …

National recognition for the team’s great work.

We’ll be sharing live updates from the special Budget meeting of Knowsley Council on Wednesday, 5 March from 6pm.

Would you like to work for an award-winning council? Are you ready for a new role and would like to …

Knowsley is marking this important month.

Knowsley Council has been shortlisted in two categories for this year’s Local Government Chronicle Awards.

Knowsley Council aims to deliver the best support and services to residents and businesses across the borough. The council knows …

Knowsley Council is advising residents who keep chickens and other birds about new rules to control the risk of avian …

Are you looking for a new role? A new challenge? A new way of working? Wanting to make a difference? …

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet has tonight received an update on the actions taken following the Ofsted inspection of Children’s Social Care …

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet has received an update on the council’s medium-term financial strategy and the 2025/2026 budget forecasts.

Knowsley Council has appointed Stephan Van Arendsen as its new Executive Director (Resources). Stephan will replace James Duncan who took …

James Duncan has now officially completed his first week in the role as the new Chief Executive of Knowsley Council.

Members of Knowsley Council’s Stronger Communities Scrutiny Committee have considered a report on Taxi and Private Hire Licensing in Knowsley …

Knowsley Council’s Knowsley Apprentice team has been on tour around secondary schools in the borough to raise awareness of apprenticeships …

We caught up with the outgoing Chief Executive of Knowsley Council to ask what he’s learnt from 11 years in …

Residents urged to complete free online suicide awareness training which could potentially save someone’s life.

Knowsley Council’s Children’s Scrutiny Committee heard an update from Executive Director of Children’s Services about work to improve services following …

Councillors were given an update on town centre regeneration.

The new strategy empowers residents to make healthier choices.

The Holt residential children’s home in Knowsley is opening its doors following an Ofsted inspection on 7 January 2025.

Knowsley’s Youth Justice Service and Partnership has achieved the Youth Justice SEND (Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities) Quality Lead status …

Permission to store waste at Simonswood Industrial Estate near Kirkby has been refused for a second time following objections from …

A review of polling districts and places will see the relocation of two polling stations.

Find out more about Council Tax collections and forecasts.

Knowsley Council is taking swift and decisive action following the recent Ofsted inspection of its services for children.  

Alex Norris MP visited Knowsley to see the regeneration delivered by Knowsley Council and hear about future development plans.

Creating a breastfeeding culture in Knowsley.

Knowsley’s Cabinet has welcomed recommendations which aim to further develop and enhance the respite offer in Knowsley.

Watch the moving musical tribute that our local schools recorded for Hillsborough campaigner, Margaret Aspinall, when she received Freedom of …

Tireless Hillsborough campaigner and Knowsley resident, Margaret Aspinall, has received the Freedom of the Borough.

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has committed £2m to support development plans for Huyton Village

A new support network for Knowsley carers and the children in their care.

The honour – only given eight times in Knowsley’s history – will be awarded in recognition for Margaret’s tireless work …

People are being encouraged to ‘Make a Difference’ in their communities by embarking on a rewarding career with their local …

Section 106 contributions from housebuilders delivering the Halsnead Garden Village development will help provide temporary accommodation for homeless households in …

Keep up-to-date with our latest opportunities on the YES Knowsley website.

Ron Round, who was leader of Knowsley Council for 12 years, and spent 29 years as a councillor, has passed …

The council is currently recruiting for its Rotational Graduate Programme.

Knowsley Council’s regeneration plans for Huyton will create a completely re-imagined village centre, with a new village green at its …

On Wednesday, 20 November, Cabinet received an update on the development of the Council’s Financial Strategy.

On Wednesday, 20 November, Cabinet received an update on the mid-year revenue budget monitoring for 2024/2025.

At Knowsley Council’s Cabinet meeting tonight, Councillors were provided with a further update on the delivery of the Knowsley Council …

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet has endorsed plans to expand capacity at Alt Bridge School to provide additional school places for children …

As part of the Huyton Masterplan, the Council is proposing a complete redevelopment which would create a vibrant and thriving …

Knowsley Council is again supporting community groups across the borough to engage in projects that will help people throughout the …

Knowsley Council is lighting Greystone Bridge and Archway Road Bridge purple on Tuesday 12 November as part of its support …

Knowsley Council is supporting a North West campaign that encourages people to work for their local council.

People are being encouraged to ‘Make a Difference’ in their communities by embarking on a rewarding career with their local …

The next phase of consultation regarding the locations of polling districts and polling places/stations has now opened.

Showcasing Black enterprises which have flourished through support available to businesses in Knowsley.

The annual report for Knowsley’s Scrutiny Committees during 2023/24 was endorsed by members at the full Council meeting last week …

Families in Knowsley will continue to benefit from a range of support thanks to the extension of the Government’s Household …

Plans to bring more sporting facilities and improvements to Jubilee Park in Huyton have been approved by Knowsley’s Planning Committee.

Leader of Knowsley Council, Cllr Graham Morgan, has called on the Government to rethink the threshold at which the Winter …

Knowsley’s Public Health Annual Report for 2023/24 -“Improving Lung Health in Knowsley” was presented to a meeting of Knowsley Council …

At the Council meeting tonight and in response to the devastating attack in Southport and violent scenes which followed across …

The council has backed a zero-tolerance approach to protect the borough’s female elected members.

Councillors voted unanimously to appoint James Duncan as the new Chief Executive of Knowsley Council.

Knowsley councillors have resolved to ban the giving of live animals as prizes at events held on council land.

Knowsley Council has been recognised for its work and commitment to ensuring Knowsley is welcoming and inclusive to LGBTIQA+ people.

Knowsley Council has become the first Knowsley-based organisation to sign up to the Cheshire and Merseyside Anchor Institute Charter following …