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Knowsley Council will be joining other local authorities across the country, taking to Twitter for #OurDay on 19 November to highlight the many and varied services it provides on a typical day.

Urbano Chiringuito has been specially invited to attend a national competition for beer pouring following visits from industry mystery shoppers.

Everton Veterans Hub (previously known as Knowsley Veterans Hub) caters for all serving personnel and former veterans across the region.

Congratulations to the four Knowsley schools who were recognised at a prestigious ceremony last night. 

Another primary school in Knowsley has secured a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating – the second this month.

A community symposium, taking place in Prescot, will celebrate the town’s fascinating links to Shakespeare and essential aspects of theatre.

A new quad bike, introduced to help Merseyside Police tackle the anti-social and criminal use of motorbikes and scramblers in Knowsley, is already having a positive impact.

During National Safeguarding Adults Awareness Week (18 to 22 November) a number of pop-up information hubs will be created across Knowsley to promote awareness of safeguarding and encourage people to report their concerns.

Find out what’s going on in Knowsley around the festive period. 

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

Find out more about how healthy your relationship with alcohol is – and pledge to go dry for January.

Congratulations to this Stockbridge Village primary which has recieved a very positive Ofsted report, moving it up to a rating of ‘Good’.

If you are on Universal Credit (UC) and also receive a wage, did you know that your payment for December may be different to what you may be expecting?  

New lighting at Prescot Parish Church is showcasing Knowsley’s only Grade I listed building.

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 are coming together to pay their respects and mark Remembrance Day 2019. Here’s how.

A new project, Prescot 1597, has brought together a group of creative and inquisitive people with a love of the town’s heritage.

The families of Kirkby footballing legends Eddie McArdle and John O’Leary have come together to mark the official unveiling of the new Pavilion at the Eddie McArdle community playing fields in Kirkby.

Park users in Halewood are celebrating the completion of a programme of improvements at their local green space.

Families from Kirkby have been taking part in a new healthy lifestyle initiative with some fantastic results.

Underneath the Hazels’ is the exciting new archive exhibition celebrating the history of a distinguished Knowsley teaching college – C.F. Mott College.

Female tech experts of the future are being encouraged to aim high thanks to a new project working with students at Kirkby High School. 

The 10 Ways to Wellbeing Campaign has some top tips to help you manage stress this Stress Awareness Week.

Two life-saving public defibrillators have been installed in Knowsley during the last month.

Christmas lights will illuminate Kirkby town centre following a switch-on event with a host of celebrity names.

Knowsley’s Crime and Communities team are continuing to work proactively across the borough to tackle recent incidents of anti-social behaviour…

The Village will get its festive celebrations underway with a lights switch-on and firework display at November’s Huyton Live.

An upcoming exhibition at Kirkby Gallery will celebrate local life through art, and we need you to suggest which Knowsley faces and places should be stars of the show.

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 next time you’re at the council’s One Stop Shop in Huyton why not have a free, confidential DIY health check at the Wellpoint Kiosk? 

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.

Over 350 children from 15 schools in Knowsley are performing in Shakespeare Schools Festival 2019.

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.

World Diabetes Day is 14 November 2019 and this year’s theme is ‘the family and diabetes’.

Prescot’s food and drink offer continues to thrive as another new bar and restaurant opens its doors.

The popular Huyton Live events will return to the village twice more this year – with a festive flavour and all the usual food, drink and entertainment!

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

Knowsley’s green waste collection service will be suspended over the winter months so make sure you put out your blue bin for your final collection.

Do you know how to protect your business from cyber security threats? Find out where to get advice and guides to help protect your livelihood online.

Knowsley has launched its first adult LGBT+ network, Stockbridge Gemz. The network was officially launched at The Craigs Community Centre on Thursday 24 October 2019.

Talent was shining brightly in Knowsley during the second ‘Shine’ event, a talent showcase for anyone with a connection to Knowsley.

More than 100 pupils from schools across Kirkby will be recognised for their excellence attendance at a celebration event this week.

Shakespeare North Playhouse makes headlines in Stratford-upon-Avon.

The Live Well website is a directory of useful information about adult care, community services and events across Knowsley, Liverpool and Wirral.

Twelve students from All Saints High School have joined Knowsley’s first Fire Cadet Unit. The scheme, which began last month, has already made a positive impact on the young people’s lives.

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

A play created by a group of young people from Knowsley explores the difficult issue of knife crime.

Get in the festive mood by getting crafty and creating your very own Christmas wreath or table decorations to proudly display in your home.

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

Bring along your four-legged friend to one of these events for free microchipping, health checks and nail clipping.

‘Another Wintery Tale’ is an interactive storytelling experience full of brilliant puppetry and fun songs – a real winter treat! Watch a performance at Huyton Library on 30 November.

A new plan for Knowsley will help residents achieve a healthy weight and help improve their health.

It’s National Adoption Week, Monday 14 to 20 October, and Knowsley Council – as part of the regional adoption agency for Merseyside – is highlighting the need to find parents for 50 children across Merseyside.

Poco Loco is the latest new addition to the night time offer in Prescot town centre that has opened its doors to the public.

Flu season is around the corner – and vaccination remains the best way to protect against the potential serious harm it can cause.

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

Knowsley Chamber is joining forces with The Shakespeare North Playhouse to launch a new initiative that will help to capture local business support for this landmark cultural development.

If someone you know says they’re fine, and you think they might not be, the message from Time to Change’s campaign is clear – ask twice.

Save the date! Next year’s Knowsley Flower Show has been announced to take place on Sunday 9 August 2020 with Feelgood Festival taking place on Saturday 8 August 2020.

Al’s Arc is a brand new activity and respite centre which is benefiting local residents, their families, and their carers.

Can you spare just a little of your time to help prevent loneliness in Knowsley?

A new NHS campaign is urging us all to be more aware of our mental health – to know when we need support, and how to seek that help. 

Our local health partnership is looking at how health and care services can be improved – and wants to hear your views.

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.

Katarina Johnson-Thompson, a former pupil of St Mark’s primary school in Halewood, has won her first gold medal at the World Athletics Championships.

Well done to the residents at Springwell Avenue (The Orchards) which has been crowned as ‘Britain’s friendliest street’ by ITV.

As a result of improvements to Prescot Town Centre, eight Alder trees are being removed and replaced with new planting nearby. Here’s why.

World Stroke Prevention Day takes place on Tuesday, 29 October. It’s a day to raise awareness of what a stroke…

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.

 An arts project designed to inspire us to rediscover our local neighbourhoods and spend time stargazing is being launched across Liverpool City Region.

Kirkby’s Tower Hill Community Centre is looking for the next big star of the stage for its brand new Showstoppers…

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.

The ‘Borough of Culture’ title is awarded annually by the city region’s Combined Authority to one of its six local…

Delaware Allotment Garden Association have taken over the management of a council garden, showing what can be achieved by working ‘better together’.

Knowsley’s Greystone footbridge over the M62 is being lit in pink and blue next week to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.

If you’ve been thinking of giving up smoking but not got around to it, there’s a range of support available from Knowsley Stop Smoking Service.

Find out how to make sure your tyres are safe this Tyre Safety Month.

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

Year after year, families look forward to Knowsley’s annual Christmas panto and we can now announce this years’ is the musical fantasy film, The Wizard of Oz!

There were over 220,000 visits to Knowsley libraries during the last year and the service’s friendly, experienced staff helped you…

To mark the start of an exciting new phase of delivery, Lord and Lady Derby welcomed specially invited guests to a reception at their home, Knowsley Hall.

Knowsley’s Empower Job Carving Programme is going from strength to strength and 10 local businesses and organisations are taking advantage…

National Get Online week takes place from 14 to 18 October 2019, encouraging as many people as possible to go online.

This week (from Monday 23 September – Monday 30 September 2019) is national Empty Homes Week. During this week Knowsley…

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.

It’s easy and free to become an accredited landlord in Knowsley – and it brings benefits for you and your tenants, too.

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.

Recycling can help us solve some of our biggest environmental problems – will you do your bit to reduce your waste this Recycle Week?

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

Heart of Light is a magical retelling of the The Story of Rama and Sita, a popular Hindu tale.

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.

September is the perfect opportunity to offer support to family, friends and neighbours who are living with dementia by signing up to become a dementia friend.

There are many reasons to visit Prescot, with lots of new businesses opening recently, complimenting those already in the town. Here’s where you can park when you go.

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

66-year-old champion wrestler, Tony Collins, has received funding to help him train towards his goal of representing Great Britain once again.