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It’s Recycle Week and paper containers with metal ends, such as Pringles tubes, hot chocolate, nuts and other products, can now be recycled at Knowsley’s two Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in Huyton and Kirkby.

The Knowsley Better Together Hardship Fund was established by Knowsley Council to support residents to “get back on their feet”…

Local MP Marie Rimmer visited Prescot on Friday 17 September to participate in a community photography project and learn about…

Almost three years ago, Knowsley Council asked people who live, work or visit Huyton to share their views to help…

It’s Recycle Week and there are lots of simple things we can all do to recycle more and help in the fight against climate change.

From next week, vulnerable residents will be offered a COVID-19 booster vaccine.

Knowsley Council’s Environmental Health and Trading Standards Teams are advising food businesses in the borough that from 1 October the…

Knowsley Council has approved the borough’s Scrutiny Annual Report for 2020/21. The role of the borough’s Scrutiny Committees was carried…

Primary school teachers, pupils and parents across Knowsley still have time to access a free, interactive website to learn more about air quality and its impact on our communities.

At Knowsley Council’s full Council meeting last night (15 September), three members of the local community were recognised by Councillors…

Knowsley will be one of 15 priority places in the North where Arts Council want to develop new opportunities for investment.

Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram joined Council Leader, Cllr Graham Morgan and Melanie Lewis, CEO of The Playhouse, to lay some of the final brickwork.

​Following a break due to the pandemic, two support groups which support people in the Knowsley who are living with hearing loss or Tinnitus are starting up again.

As part of the Council’s ambitious 10 year development plan for Huyton Village Centre, a number of outdated and empty…

The huge red crane, known locally as ‘Toby’, has now left the site.

Knowsley Working Well has secured additional funding from Knowsley Council’s Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF) to assist local businesses (SME’s),…

Knowsley residents over the age of 19 can now access free, digital mental health and wellbeing support, thanks to an innovative partnership between Knowsley Council and Qwell.

Kirkby Town Centre is currently undergoing major transformation – Knowsley Council’s significant investment is now attracting investment, more visitors, and…

In June 2020 Knowsley Council developed a a Local Outbreak Management Plan, detailing how its response to the pandemic. The…

Ongoing plans to transform Huyton Village Centre have progressed after Knowsley Council’s Cabinet approved the acquisition of commercial property on…

The Stay Alive app could help save the life of someone in suicidal crisis

Knowsley Council has launched a consultation on plans for an exciting new green space to be created at the heart…

Tiger Tots Nursery in Kirkby is to host a free family day of health and wellbeing. Residents in the local…

During Know Your Numbers Week there are lots of simple ways you can look after yourself and make lifestyle changes which could help you to keep your blood pressure under control.

Community groups from across Huyton and Stockbridge Village are invited to attend a community café event on Thursday 9 September…

The popular family-friendly Huyton Live event is returning to Huyton Village Centre on Friday 24 September from 4pm until 9pm.…

Last weekend saw the finale of the Say Hello to Summer season of weekend events across Knowsley’s town centres, but…

Knowsley’s Health Visiting and School Nursing service will be delivered by Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (WCHC) from February 2022.

In just a few months since launching, the £2.5m Knowsley Better Together Hardship Fund has supported many residents and is…

A special pop-up exhibition has arrived in Prescot town centre to celebrate the town’s history and the new Shakespeare North…

Over the past 18 months, our education settings have worked incredibly hard to continue to deliver the best possible learning…

Councils across the Liverpool City Region and Cheshire East are set to receive funding to support parents facing continued conflict in their relationships,

Knowsley Council is encouraging all school children to aim for 100% school attendance and put themselves in the best position…

Knowsley Council has ambitious plans for Kirkby Town Centre and if you’ve visited recently, you will know that the Council…

Plans are well underway for the redevelopment of Huyton Town Centre, following the adoption of a masterplan and ten-year delivery plan.

Local residents are already benefiting from the new town centre retail development in Kirkby Town Centre by securing employment opportunities.

Overdose death is preventable find out more this International Overdose Awareness Day.

Expect a fun packed, laugh-a-minute panto when Trio Entertainment return to the borough with a performance of Aladdin.

The local NHS is reminding people that they can still access urgent care over the Bank Holiday weekend at any…

There’s still lots of free summer holiday activities for children in Knowsley this week

Tex-Mex chain Taco Bell is the latest business to open its doors in Kirkby Town Centre today.

Poster designs by Kirkby primary school children have been incorporated into a special piece of artwork welcoming people to the…

If you want to lose weight, eat healthily or get active, now’s the perfect time to turn things around.

Kirkby Town Centre’s website – www.kirkbytowncentre.com – has undergone a major transformation, ensuring it showcases all that Kirkby has to…

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

A Tinnitus support group and a Hard of Hearing support group will be starting in Knowsley over the coming weeks.

The council’s £2.5m Knowsley Better Together Hardship Fund continues to support people in the borough.

Tex-Mex chain Taco Bell is opening the doors of its latest restaurant at the new retail development in Kirkby Town Centre on Tuesday 24 August.

A range of FREE, fun, healthy activities are available for young people across the borough during the summer holidays.

The £2.5m Knowsley Better Together Fund launched in April 2021, supporting residents who need it the most by ensuring they…

Switching your energy tariff with the Merseyside Collective Switch is both quick and easy, and it could prevent you from overpaying hundreds of pounds a year.

Pupils across the borough have been celebrating their results and planning their next steps after collecting GCSE grades this morning.

From 16 August 2021, the next step on the Government’s national “Road Map” to recovery from COVID-19 pandemic is expected…

Here’s how to enjoy a virtual tour around the gardens of some of Knowsley Flower Show’s top growers this weekend…

Patients no longer require an appointment to access Walk-in Centres in Knowsley. Telephone appointments to access Walk-in services, which were…

Find out about the benefits of breastfeeding and the support available to mothers and babies during World Breastfeeding Week.

Tempt children away from the TV, games console or other device this summer with the return of the 10-minute Shake Up – fun, Disney-inspired games to help children get active and keep moving throughout the holidays.

Knowsley Council has, this week, confirmed further progress on its plans to make significant improvements to recreational space in Whiston.…

Her Majesty the Queen has thanked a Knowsley resident for her tireless work providing mental health support in the borough.…

As part of Knowsley Council’s development plans, the Kirkby Town Centre CCTV network has been extended and modernised in response…

A major commercial land development opportunity in Knowsley is being offered by the Council. Well located and forming the northernmost…

The borough’s libraries are open with most services now available.

With cases of bronchiolitis in children higher than usual for this time of year do you know the symptoms to look out for?

Lower My Drinking is a new app to help you manage your drinking habits.

Knowsley Council has moved to clarify its position regarding the support it has provided to traders at Kirkby Market.

A new financial advice service is to be launched for Knowsley residents engaged with mental health services.  Launching in September,…

The scheme to bring a cinema to Kirkby Town Centre takes another step forward this week as the second phase…

An empty shop unit in Kirkby Town Centre opened it’s doors earlier this week (on Monday 19 July), providing a…

A host of free, fun activities will be available to Knowsley’s children and young people this summer with the return…

Morrisons continue to actively recruit for roles at their new superstore in Kirkby town centre. Current vacancies include Customer Assistant,…

Plans to transform Huyton Village Centre have progressed after the Council launched its search for a Development Management Partner to…

Pupils and teachers across Knowsley have been enjoying free pizza parties as an end of term ‘thank you’ from the council’s education and school meals teams.

On 16 December 2020, Councillors endorsed the ambitious ten year development plan for Huyton Village Centre.  The Council has also…

It’s Love Parks Week, 23 July – 1 August, and there’s never been a better time to get out and enjoy all the great things Knowsley’s parks and green spaces have to offer.

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is now offering further free digital skills training for people looking for a career in…

Councillors have approved Notices of Motion backing fair pay rises for school and council workers, the scrapping of immigration fees for servicemen and women from the Commonwealth and opposing controversial proposals to remove local residents’ rights to object to planning applications.

Knowsley’s Cabinet has pledged significant investment in the borough’s parks as part of the Council’s environmental commitment. Around £244,000 will…

Knowsley’s Cabinet has approved multi-million-pound investment in road safety, highway network improvement schemes and highway maintenance within the borough. Cabinet…

Knowsley Council is investing £1.5m into new initiatives to support its younger residents into work and training opportunities as part of its COVID-19 recovery programme.

The views and ideas of children and young people are at the heart of a new plan for their future.

Knowsley’s Public Health annual report looks at the impact of the pandemic on people living in the borough and plans for recovery.

Five youths were detained following a spate of criminal damage caused in Huyton Village Centre. The five youths aged, 14,…

A proposal to invest in projects and services to improve lives in Knowsley have been agreed by the council’s Cabinet.

The money from Knowsley Council will help attract more customers into town centres and support Knowsley businesses to create jobs.

As the academic year draws to a close, the Greystone Bridge will be lit in green in recognition the hard…

As part of the Council’s ambitious ten year development plan for Huyton Village Centre, submissions are now being invited for…

With temperatures continuing to rise in the coming days, follow our tips to make sure you keep yourself, and those around you, safe and well in the sun.

Knowsley’s three town centres will host a range of FREE and exciting, family-friendly events throughout the summer. Superheroes, dinosaurs, carnivals…

Morrisons has started work on the fitout of its new store in Kirkby which is due to open later this…

The prospect of a new country park for Knowsley moved a step closer this week following the approval of the…

Plans for Halsnead Garden Village continue to take shape after the Council’s Planning Committee approved plans for 350 homes as…

Knowsley Council has allocated up to £100,000 to support residents in need over the summer. The Council has committed the…

Although more COVID restrictions will be lifted later this month, members of the public can continue to watch Council meetings…

The COVID vaccination bus is once again visiting Knowsley offering vaccines to residents aged 18 years and over.

Strong financial management means the council is now in a position to invest in the services that will support people and businesses in the borough.

It’s now easier and more convenient to get your COVID-19 vaccination in Knowsley. You can find out where your nearest…

Next year (2022), Knowsley will be the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture and in preparation for this exciting year,…

A young Kirkby resident was delighted to help launch the opening of the town centre’s new KFC restaurant on Saturday…

Community projects supporting men’s mental health and wellbeing can apply for up to £5,000 funding

KFC has arrived in Kirkby and opened the doors of its brand-new restaurant for the first time today (Saturday 10…