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Victims of domestic abuse can now access support from thousands of pharmacies across the UK following the launch of the…

A study has been launched in Knowsley to understand the impact of COVID-19 among Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME)…

Growing charity Incredible Edible Knowsley is offering green-fingered residents the chance to get involved with their seedlings donation initiative once again this year.

Online borrowing will continue while library branches are closed during the current national lockdown.

This festive season, Knowsley’s Road Safety Team is reminding drivers about the dangers of drink driving and is highlighting the devastation it can cause to any family.

There are new winter-themed adventure trails at four Knowsley parks. The trails can be found at Court Hey Park, Huyton, Halewood Park, Stadt Moers Park, Whiston and Mill Dam Park, Kirkby.

With more and more of us shopping local during 2020 we’ve come to appreciate our small and independent traders more than ever.

Local men, Alan and Ian, have joined others across Cheshire and Merseyside to bravely shared their stories of their struggles…

The funding, from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, will support the second phase of Knowsley Council’s regeneration of Kirkby Town Centre.

People with long term health conditions are urged to get their free flu vaccination. Flu is a highly infectious disease and can lead to serious complications for those with underlying conditions.

Mayor of Knowsley Cllr Frank Walsh and Cllr Sean Donnelly, Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care, were given a tour of the Volair leisure centre in Kirkby which is one of the three COVID-19 testing facilities for people who are not displaying symptoms.

Measures have been introduced to allow visits to care homes in Knowsley to take place safely. Read more.

As we say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021 let’s start drinking more healthily

A plan to accelerate the transformation of Huyton Village Centre has been agreed by councillors.

Mexican restaurant chain Taco Bell is the latest big name to confirm it will be opening in Kirkby as part of the council’s town centre redevelopment.

The empty former RSPCA building in Kirkby will be demolished as the redevelopment of Kirkby Town Centre continues.

There are lots of things you can do to have a greener Christmas this year – everything from recycling your cards, wrapping paper and real Christmas trees, to buying products with less packaging.

A £1.3m grant from the Urban Tree Challenge Fund is bringing a major tree plating programme to Knowsley. The coming months will see the completion of a project to plant almost 3,000 new trees across the borough.

The Prescot theatre has been given extra support as part of funding designed to protect the UK’s culture and heritage sector from the economic impact of COVID-19.

Education, skills training, external communications and mental health were among the areas under scrutiny by the Council’s four Scrutiny Committees…

Vibe are inviting young people age 11-17 with SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disability) to their youth programme where they can make a difference.

A new Christmas competition has launched giving people the chance to win a £1,500 Knowsley Town Centres Gift Card. The…

Budding writers and anyone who can’t get enough of a good book won’t want to miss this free online author event.

Incredible Edible Knowsley has launched a fun drawing competition asking young people to create a new identity for their home grown hero Constable Sprout.

The Council would like to thank the Knowsley residents who have completed their Housing Needs Surveys over the last few…

National kinship care charity Grandparents Plus  is offering dedicated, free support, information, and advice for kinship carers across the borough who…

Wednesday 2 December marked the end of the second national lockdown and re-opening of the majority of businesses across Knowsley’s…

A gift card that can be used across Knowsley’s three town centres has been launched in time for Christmas. The…

Stars are being displayed in windows all over Kirkby as the community comes together to spread a little Christmas cheer.

Now national lockdown has ended Select and Collect borrowing and library PC access will resume.

This week the Crime and Communities Team and key partners including Merseyside Police, and Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service visited…

Today, Thursday 3 December, marks the International Day of People with Disabilities. Knowsley Council is using this as an opportunity to remind residents in the borough with visible or invisible disabilities that if they experience hate crime they are not alone and are encouraged to report it.

In October, to mark Black History Month and as part of its work to promote equality and understanding across the…

Market Place in Prescot has been named as a Regional Finalist in the 2021 Civic Trust Awards. The Civic Trust…

It promises to be really interesting when members from several children and young people’s groups lead discussions at December’s meeting of Knowsley’s Children and Families Board.

Knowsley residents are being invited to have their say and shape the future of the Liverpool City Region, as plans…

The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) have launched a new campaign aimed at tackling illegal money lending on the…

A local charity has arranged an online World AIDS Day Vigil to raise awareness of HIV and remember those who have lost their lives to HIV

Christmas lights are shining out in the borough’s town centres as shops, cafes and restaurants prepare to partially reopen when lockdown ends.

Every winter millions of people across the UK struggle to stay warm and healthy at home. Rising energy costs, low…

Officers in Huyton are introducing a Section 60 order today following the shooting of a 17-year-old male on Wednesday evening…

With a severe cold weather warning issued for the coming days, please follow our top tips for staying safe and warm as the temperature drops.

Oaksy, the ‘elf in the forest’ will be popping up at parks across Knowsley in the lead up to Christmas. Follow KnowsleyParks on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with his latest adventures.

The festive season is well underway and many of you will be buying your Christmas presents online. Shopping online can…

Large chunks were taken from the fairway at Bowring Park when someone decided they would not wait until after lockdown to use the course.

This year has been challenging for everyone. Many of us will be hoping to reunite with friends and family over…

This year has been a very challenging year for everyone, but, despite the pandemic, Knowsley Council is continuing to deliver…

2020 has proved to be extremely challenging for everyone due to COVID-19. Over the last nine months, residents have had…

Progress is still being made on the Kirkby town centre retail development despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Knowsley Council is committed…

Knowsley Council is taking action in the battle against global warming by announcing plans to tackle climate change in the borough.

With the temptations of the festive season almost upon us, there are lots of ways we can keep our hearts…

Successful funding bid will be used to provide easy access to information and resources held by all MALG’s archive services

The Shakespeare North Playhouse and BBC One’s The One Show have revealed the finalists of their As you Write It – Your play On Stage playwriting competition.

Eligible Knowsley-licensed taxi and private hire drivers can now apply for a one-off support payment from Knowsley Council. Knowsley-licensed drivers…

Covid may have delayed this year’s awards, but these schools have still been recognised for their outstanding efforts, despite the pandemic.

Expanding its investment in the area, affordable housing group, Torus, has acquired a significant site from Knowsley Council to deliver a new £24 million housing development at Knowsley Lane and Astley Road in Huyton. The homes will be built by HMS, Torus’ in-house building contractor.

Men in Knowsley are encouraged to take some time to focus on their health and wellbeing on International Men’s Day.

This week the Crime and Communities Team and key partners including Merseyside Police visited Guillemot Way and the surrounding areas…

Knowsley Council has begun a consultation on how social housing is allocated and are asking tenants and future tenants, residents,…

To help antibiotic resistance, antibiotics should only be taken when prescribed and never saved for later use or shared with others.

Knowsley Council’s Trading Standards team has taken action against an individual who brought counterfeit goods into the borough.

A time-capsule filled with Liverpool FC memorabilia has been buried at the site of its new Training Centre in Kirkby, to mark the official opening.

This week (16-20 November 2020) is National Safeguarding Adults Week aiming to raise awareness of adult abuse and the role we can all play in helping to prevent it.

Knowsley Council is currently developing a new Housing Strategy for the borough and in line with the Knowsley Better Together…

The council’s green waste (blue bin) collection service will be suspended over the winter months. There will be no blue bin collections after Friday 27 November, until the service resumes from Monday 1 March 2021.

Anyone with a learning disability is eligible for a free flu vaccination as they are more at risk from serious illnesses if they catch flu. Carers of those with a learning disability are also entitled to the free vaccination.

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been declared across the whole of England and a separate one for the whole of Wales.…

Community groups in Knowsley can access online talks from Cancer Research UK nurses. The one-hour presentations will cover ways to…

Knowsley residents who want to lose weight, feel better and improve their health and wellbeing can access a free NHS…

This week the Crime and Communities Team and key partners including Merseyside Police visited the Mulberry Park Estate in Kirkby, in relation to recent incidents of criminal and anti-social behaviour.

The Environment Agency is calling on people to ‘Prepare. Act. Survive.’ to help mitigate the risk of floods. As part…

Knowsley Council’s Planning Committee (5 November 2020) has granted approval for a cinema scheme in Kirkby town centre. The planning…

As winter approaches, help is available to Knowsley residents who are struggling with their energy costs.  This includes help paying…

The Leader of Knowsley Council has paid tribute to the Borough’s residents and businesses whose actions have contributed to the start of a decline in virus transmission rates.

The borough’s two multi-storey car parks will be closed during the national lockdown.

Knowsley’s All Age Carers Strategy 2020-2025 will be launched with a series of online events.

That’s the message from Knowsley Council to its vulnerable residents as we move into a new national lockdown from Thursday…

The latest crackdown on fly tipping has seen Knowsley Council taking action and issuing high value fines to those illegally…

The Government has announced that Liverpool (defined as being the area under the control of Liverpool City Council) will take…

To mark the 3rd anniversary of Adam Ellison’s death, Knowsley Council will light the Greystone Bridge red and white in memory of the murdered 29-year-old. The council also join Merseyside Police in an appeal for information around his death.

The council’s Community Support and Volunteer Line on 0800 073 0043 is still here to help residents who are self isolating without support from family or friends and those facing financial hardship.

Significant progress is being made on the new retail development in Kirkby town centre.

Dispersal zones have been introduced into parts of Halewood and Huyton following recent reports of antisocial behaviour and disorder. The…

Free flu vaccinations are offered to all two and three year olds. The flu nasal spray is the best way to protect your child and can prevent the spread of the virus.

Bonfire Night is approaching and although there are no organised displays in Knowsley residents may choose to set off fireworks…

Knowsley Council has launched a survey aimed at helping to shape the future of youth services in the borough and is asking groups, organisations and individuals involved in providing services and activities for young people to share their views

You should avoid sharing a car with someone from outside your household or your support bubble unless you can practise social distancing.

October has been Black History Month – an important opportunity to nationally recognise and celebrate the many contributions made by…

Works to create new and improved paths and walkways at Court Hey Park get underway in November, thanks to £94,000 of funding grants from Veolia in partnership with the Mersey River Trust, and Viridor Credits in partnership with the Friends of Court Hey Park.

Did you know there are more than 850 CCTV cameras across Knowsley? Knowsley Council has made significant investment across the borough, with many new HD cameras installed in hot spot areas.

As we approach the Halloween and Bonfire period, Knowsley’s Crime and Communities Team and key partners continue to appeal to…

As we approach the Halloween and Bonfire period Knowsley Council and key partners including Merseyside Police are reminding residents of the serious consequences of anti-social behaviour.

Knowsley Family and Community Education (FACE) service has been awarded £40,000 to support learners who are most digitally excluded.

Knowsley Council has been shortlisted in the Driving Growth category at a this year’s LGC awards. The awards is an annual event where excellence in public services is recognised. 

The guidance for clinical vulnerable people has been updated to reflect Knowsley’s ‘very high’ tier-three alert level. There are a number of ways you can protect yourself, so make sure you follow the latest advice.

While we’re unable to take part in outdoor commemoration events for Remembrance Day this year, there are a number of ways we can pay our respects and Remember from Home.

Outdoor events for Remembrance Sunday have been cancelled following the introduction of restrictions to help reduce the spread of coronavirus.

This week, Knowsley’s Crime and Communities Team and key partners continue to appeal to residents asking for information about those members of our communities who may be buying or selling fireworks illegally.

With Knowsley in need of more foster carers because of the impact of Covid-19, you’re being asked to consider whether foster caring could be the career for you.

In the lead up to the Halloween and Bonfire period, local businesses in Knowsley are reminded to Stop. Think Do the right thing and be aware of waste disposal regulations.