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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…

Knowsley Council has agreed to invest a further £50,000 in Kirkby Town Centre after approving a refurbishment package for Kirkby…

All Saints Catholic High School in Kirkby has received a “Good” judgement from Ofsted following a two day inspection in…

Adult learning provision in Knowsley continues to be Good, a recent Ofsted inspection has confirmed.

Business is booming at a Kirkby town centre travel agent saved from closure along with the jobs of its six…

A new pop-up fixed vaccination site is coming to Knowsley to support residents to get their COVID-19 1st, 2nd and…

A range of measures aimed at tackling Child Criminal Exploitation in Knowsley have been agreed by Cabinet.

A further £1.660m of investment for Kirkby Town Centre has been approved at Knowsley Council’s Cabinet meeting tonight (Thursday 13…

The Early Help and Prevention Strategy 2021 – 2024, developed to ensure families who need additional support get the right…

If you’re planning to visit Knowsley Archives Service, the search room at The ARK will be closed for two weeks,…

From today, the Government has launched a campaign, Stop Abuse Together, which aims to help to keep children safe from…

Knowsley Council has ambitious housing plans to grow the Borough as well as ensuring that existing and potential residents have…

If you have a child with SEND Knowsley Council would like your views on services.

If you want to quit smoking for your family and for your own health check out all the free tools and support.

Twenty-two people, representing Knowsley’s rich and diverse local community, have come together to officially mark the start of Knowsley’s year…

Works to transform the Courtyard facilities at Court Hey Park in Huyton are about to get underway. Knowsley Council is…

More financial support is coming to families whose children are eligible for free school meals.

The Tall Tales illumination in Stockbridge Village will now take place on 4 & 5 February 2022

There’s lots of helpful advice for householders planning to visit one of Knowsley’s Household Recycling Centres this festive season.

The Lower My Drinking app can help with your New Year’s resolutions.

Think Ahead’s mental health social work training programme is launching in Knowsley. Applications are invited from graduates and career-changers looking to make a real difference to people with mental health needs.

Two Knowsley projects have been shortlisted for a prestigious Liverpool City Region (LCR) Culture and Creativity Award 2021. The LCR…

Knowsley Council in partnership with St Helens Council and Heart of Glass have secured Arts Council funding to engage local communities in cultural activities.

How KBT £2.5m Hardship Fund is support families.

Government has failed to to provide sufficient funding to local councils.

The Board reviewed the latest data available and updates on the current level of COVID-19 cases in the borough.

The new Morrisons superstore in Kirkby Town Centre has welcomed thousands of shoppers since it opened eight weeks ago and store manager Eddie Pritchard has thanked local people for their support.

A powerful new art exhibition developed between Edge Hill University and Kirkby Gallery is running until 23 December.

Visitors to Huyton Village Centre will soon be able to enjoy a new augmented reality experience. A new app is…

ForHousing has successfully secured £48,000 through the Council’s Knowsley Better Together Hardship Fund to help families struggling to heat their homes…

Tickets for a spectacular fire garden event taking place in January have all been snapped up in just one weekend!

The service that preserves Knowsley’s history holds on to its top rating.

The Knowsley Better Together Hardship Fund has supported a number of community groups, projects and residents over the last year…

#RightToTheNight is the new initiative to ensure the safety of women & girls at night in Knowsley.

Households in Knowsley are to get warmer, greener homes, thanks to a £1.854m funding award from from the Government’s Local Authority Delivery Scheme and the Home Upgrade Grant.

Partner agencies across Knowsley, including Knowsley Council, Merseyside Police, Livv Housing and local schools, are working with local businesses to…

Care leavers in Knowsley are receiving Christmas hampers created especially for them thanks to Foster Carers in Knowsley.

Knowsley Council has been awarded £1.9m from the Government’s Household Support Fund which was established to support vulnerable households with…

Knowsley Council has granted planning permission for a new station at Headbolt Lane in Kirkby. The decision was made at…

Liverpool City Region’s festival spirit that has previously delivered unforgettable global events such as The International Festival for Business and…

Yesterday evening (8 December) the UK Government announced the introduction of Plan B of their Autumn/Winter COVID-19 response in England…

Help to keep eligible residents warm, safe and healthy over the winter months.

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet received an update on the Council’s Financial Strategy tonight (Wednesday 8 December 2021). The Council’s medium-term financial…

Knowsley’s Outbreak Management Board met on Thursday, 25 November, 2021 to discuss the latest COVID-19 data for the borough.

Following the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls (also known as ‘White Ribbon Day’)…

On Valentine’s Day 2022 a special event is set to take place in St. Chad’s Church in Kirkby and people…

10 families are being supported whilst emergency repair works are carried out on their homes in Whiston.

On 1 January 2022 Knowsley will officially become the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture with an exciting year-long programme…

Knowsley Council will retain its ‘Requires Improvement’ judgement following a recent Ofsted Inspection of Children’s Services.

Two of the borough’s primary schools have been given ‘good’ Ofsted reports.

We want to start by saying that we are extremely thankful to everyone across Cheshire and Merseyside for their efforts…

This World AIDS Day we are lighting the Greystone footbridge red as a symbol of compassion, education & support for people living with HIV on Merseyside.

The final piece of the Prescot Gateway artwork has been installed at Prescot Railway station.

Knowsley Council has been allocated £1.9m as part of the Government’s Household Support Fund. The aim of the fund is…

The title of Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture has been officially handed on to Knowsley. The accolade was passed…

On Saturday 27 November, the Prime Minister announced a range of temporary measures as a precaution to slow down the…

As you will be aware, the Council has been managing Government funding cuts for a number of years and more…

High winds associated with Storm Arwen are expected to hit Merseyside between 9pm on Friday 26 November and 9am on…

In 2022 Knowsley will become the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture with a programme of illuminating and inspiring events…

With cold weather and wintry showers forecast in the coming days, residents are being reminded of the potential health risks,…

Liverpool City Region residents, including those in Knowsley, could save up to £100 each month by swapping car journeys for…

From 29 November, new UK-wide measures come into force following recent avian flu outbreaks – and anyone who keeps birds or poultry must comply.

Representatives from Knowsley’s business communities will be sharing their views with the borough’s Climate Emergency Scrutiny Committee this evening (24…

GMI Construction Group PLC has heralded the completion of a significant package of works it has been undertaking since January…

Primary school children in Kirkby have contributed to a special piece of artwork welcoming visitors to the Town Centre. The…

The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) have launched their annual Christmas campaign today (November 29) which aims to raise…

A member of staff who plays an “integral role” in life at Plantation Primary in Halewood was an award winner this year.

Congratulations to Plantation Primary in Halewood, which is shortlisted in this year’s awards.

Find out more about your rights as an unpaid carer and the practical support available this Carers Rights Day, 25 November.

With the Christmas festivities fast approaching visitors are being urged to play their part in taking care of Knowsley’s new and improved town centres.

You can now watch all Knowsley Council’s meetings live online – find out when the next meeting is and how to tune in.

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.

Knowsley Council is continuing to make excellent progress against its Corporate Plan priorities. Hundreds of jobs have been created, major…

Knowsley Cabinet Members endorse Council’s draft Gambling Policy.

Men in Knowsley are urged to check out the support available to help them look after their health and wellbeing.

Cabinet received an update on Wednesday 17 November 2021 on the Council’s mid-year revenue budget which confirmed that COVID-19 was…

The Lower My Drinking app is a great way to help you start making changes to your drinking habits.

That’s the message from Knowsley Council and partners including Merseyside Police and local housing providers following a number of recent…

Knowsley Council made the bold decision to purchase Kirkby Town Centre in November 2019 and in just two years: A…

Plans for Whitakers Garden Centre to have a new fit-for-purpose home in Prescot were approved at Knowsley Council’s Planning Committee…

Men experiencing depression or anxiety can now access support from the new Everton in the Community ‘Stronger Together’ programme.

Last year, funding was secured to support children’s mental health in schools. With the challenges faced throughout the pandemic, including…

The Knowsley Health and Wellbeing Board is asking residents to tell them about how they use their local chemist to…

The new ‘Know your Recycle Rights’ campaign helps take the guesswork out of recycling by highlighting some key ‘do’s’ and ‘don’t’s’.

A ground-breaking health check scheme – proven to save lives – is coming to Knowsley. Lung cancer is a particular…

A new outdoor learning space has been opened adjacent to Kirkby Church of England Primary School with the support of…

Details of the Christmas lights switch on events in our town centres have been announced. Huyton Village Centre and Kirkby…

Members of the Council’s Climate Emergency Scrutiny Committee recently attended a meeting of the borough’s Youth Cabinet to gain their…

With COVID-19 cases prevalent in the borough, Knowsley Council is urging all local businesses to ensure that they are taking…

Knowsley Council’s Trading Standards has issued a firework safety recall notice and advice if you have purchased the Thunder Snap firework.

Knowsley Council has completed tree works at Mellors Pond in Whiston to improve access to the facility for anglers and…

Knowsley residents aged 16+ will be able to grab a jab at three new pop-up clinics in November. Eligible residents…

Find out how Knowsley is taking action on climate change for COP26 – and how you can reduce your carbon footprint.

Knowsley Council recently submitted a £20m bid to the Government’s Levelling Up fund to help to accelerate its ambitious 10…

The new retail development in Kirkby is expected to create around 500 permanent new jobs once it is fully open.…

Last month, we asked residents to share their views on Huyton Village Centre to see if perceptions have changed over…

Soccer legends Alan Kennedy and Ian Snodin helped celebrate the opening of AFC Knowsley’s new-look grounds and the completion of improvement works at Lord Derby Playing Fields in Huyton.

All are connected to the place in one way or another and it is these cultural connections – among thousands…

Morrisons opened a new supermarket in Kirkby today, with the creation of 275 new jobs in full and part-time roles.…

Knowsley Council’s Leader (Councillor Graham Morgan) and Chief Executive (Mike Harden), Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor (Steve Rotheram) and the…