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Private Fostering Awareness Day takes place on 4 November. It aims to raise awareness of private fostering – an arrangement …

Knowsley Council is supporting and celebrating National Care Leavers month throughout November. This annual event has been extended to be …

More than 67,000 children and young people across Merseyside have benefited from the Pol-Ed educational programme in its first six …

A brand new state-of-the-art 3G football pitch has officially opened at Jubilee Park in Page Moss following an investment of …

Reducing incidents of anti-social and criminal behaviour is a major priority for Knowsley Council and is something that is really …

Progress is being made on Knowsley Council’s ambitious development plans for Huyton Village Centre with hoardings being installed around key …

Improvements have been noted by Ofsted inspectors who recently carried out their third monitoring visit as part of Knowsley’s Children’s …

A programme of essential tree and woodland management works will begin at Tower Hill Park in Kirkby from the week …

A new phase of Merseyside Police and the Police and Crime Commissioners Taking Action campaign has launched today (Thursday 29th …

Knowsley Council’s Crisis Payment scheme is available to support residents who are experiencing a financial crisis.  It is part of …

World Stroke Day takes place today, Thursday 29 October. It’s a day to raise awareness of what a stroke is and …

Knowsley Council is urging parents of young children to make sure they are flu superheroes and protected this winter. With …

Community members – young and old – are invited to take part in a special commemorative workshop in Kirkby Town …

Annual reports highlighting the work undertaken by the Council’s Scrutiny Committees and Governance and Audit Committee have been endorsed at …

Knowsley Council is supporting National Occupational Therapy Week which takes place from 2 November 2026. This is a national campaign …

Families can look forward to a packed programme of free festive entertainment.

Knowsley Council were presented with the “Employer of the Year” award in the large employer category at last night’s St …

The illustrations represent important chapters in the town’s past.

Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men can get the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine up to …

Cllr Graham Morgan, updates on the response to illegal waste site.

Knowsley’s libraries are packed with FREE family activities this half term, offering everything from Halloween-themed crafts and storytelling to virtual …

Five Notices of Motion received unanimous support from councillors at Knowsley Council’s Full Council meeting on Wednesday evening, reflecting cross-party …

Get ready to spice up your festive season as The Spice Girls Theatre Show comes to Knowsley on Saturday 28 …

Cassa, a family-run arts, crafts and coffee shop, has opened its doors in Prescot town centre. Located at 12 Church …

This Son’s and Daughter’s month (October), we’re shining a spotlight on the children of foster carers.

Building on Shakespeare North Playhouse’s commitment to making arts and culture accessible to everyone.

Knowsley is one of only 15 places in the country set to benefit from a national programme designed to strengthen …

Full route revealed for Tour de France’s historic visit to Liverpool in 2027 World’s greatest cycle race set to bring …

Entrepreneurs, aspiring business owners and community leaders came together last week for Knowsley Council’s annual Black History Month Entrepreneurship Event, …

Knowsley Council has been invited by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to apply to be involved …

Tonight Council has formally endorsed the Knowsley Children and Young People Plan 2026-2030, setting out how the Council and partners …

Council has today endorsed the “Our Future, Our Health: Young People’s experiences of growing up in Knowsley” Public Health Annual …

Schools, cultural organisations and creative partners from across Knowsley came together last week to launch the borough’s new Cultural Education …

Polling district and polling place reviews should take place every five years. A full review was last undertaken in Knowsley …

Find out more about the internal, external and energy efficiency improvements being delivered at Volair Halewood Leisure Centre. Improvements such …

During National Adoption Week, Rhiannon and Mark have shared their adoption journey.

Watch as Cllr Graham Morgan, Leader of Knowsley Council, Cllr Sean Donnelly, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People and …

Knowsley Council is once again working with community partners to deliver free lunches over the October half-term holidays, as well …

The world-famous Beatles visitor attraction is set to get a stunning new home in the heart of Liverpool – and …

Kirkby Town Centre is set to play host to a range of ghouls and ghosts this Halloween as a Haunted …

Children and young people can access funded activities across Knowsley during the forthcoming October half term. The Knowsley SNAP programme …

Adoption in Merseyside has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of adoption and encourage more people to consider offering …

Monkey Town Kirkby officially opens its doors on Cherryfield Drive in Kirkby town centre on Sunday 18 October 2026.

Knowsley Council has successfully completed one of its largest street lighting improvement programmes in recent years, replacing more than 18,000 …

The Knowsley Safeguarding Adults Board has published its latest annual report, outlining the progress the Board made last year and …

ZunTold has announced that they have secured World Rights on a new YA novel written by teens for teens in …

The funding will support further improvements to the building.

From services for anxiety, stress and low mood, to community drop-in services, online support, medication advice, and specialist support for …

Community, faith and social enterprise organisations from across the borough will receive funding.

The local plan is the key statutory, long-term planning document created by local councils to guide development, manage land use, …

Residents are invited to come along to a ‘one stop shop’ for housing and healthy living advice at the New …

A health promotion event recently took place in Kirkby Town Centre to support the national Stoptober campaign.

Knowsley Council has approved new controls on shared houses to protect communities across the borough.

The feedback will inform the development of the new Huyton Hive building on Cavendish Walk.

Merseyside Police is urging the public to be vigilant after reports calls had been received from people purporting to be …

There are so many things taking place across Knowsley’s parks and green spaces this Autumn Half Term. From Halloween Horrors  …

The Ford/Jaguar Landrover Bridge that services South Road from the A561 westbound carriageway, requires steel replacement and repairs. The works …

As final preparations are being made for the launch of a new short breaks service contract next month, parents and …

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. We …

Throughout Son’s and Daughter’s month (October), we’re shining a spotlight on the children of foster carers who are sharing their …

Residents are invited to watch a series of short films exploring connections between some of Knowsley’s street names and individuals …

School children across Knowsley have been getting on their bikes this week!

The Kirkby Neighbourhood Board has today announced the names of 14 local organisations who’ll share £132,000 from their Community Fund.

The award-winning head chef at Halewood’s Casa Rima restaurant helped set a Guinness World Record at the 8th International GastroAfyon …

Road safety improvements have been completed on Cumber Lane in Whiston – here’s what’s new.

Scam Awareness week is here to help you identify scams – and know what action to take.

Knowsley’s SEND Reform Plan has been approved by the Department for Education, who has also confirmed just over £39m of …

Huyton Hive in the heart of Huyton Village Centre is progressing at pace.

Cabinet has today received an update on the development of the draft Knowsley Children and Young People’s Plan 2026-2030.

A specialist school in Kirkby has opened a ‘mini-supermarket’, providing life-skills for children and young people with severe and complex …

New Axess clinics will open at the Halewood Centre and Huyton Arch this week, expanding sexual health provision in the …

Action has been taken against ten young people for causing anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Prescot Town Centre. The ten individuals …

Two Knowsley primary schools have been handed awards as part of Knowsley’s Healthy Schools Programme, celebrating their commitment to positive …

World Mental Health Day (on Saturday 10 October) provides a timely reminder that our mental health is just as important …

The council’s Special Education Needs and / or Disabilities (SEND) Improvement Team recently hosted an Inclusion Strategy day.

School children across Knowsley are being encouraged to join Cycle to School Week.

Would you know what to do if someone was wounded and losing lots of blood? A new animation aims to …

Following the success of the summer events, more events, workshops and attractions have been confirmed for Kirkby, thanks to the …

Eligible residents are now able to make sure they’re protected against illness this winter and book their vaccinations. Vaccination and …

L14 Community House will benefit from new funding from Ford Philanthropy.

A refreshed and reinvigorated “Putting Children First Partnership” (formerly the Knowsley Children and Families Board) met yesterday. The partnership is …

October is Son’s and Daughter’s month – an annual campaign highlighting the important role that children of foster carers play …

Are you ready to quit smoking? Today marks the launch of ‘Stoptober’ an annual campaign encouraging smokers to quit, and …

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. We …

Information provided anonymously to Crimestoppers by Knowsley residents and people living within the wider Merseyside area is helping to tackle …

From gripping drama and laugh-out-loud comedy to live music, film screenings and regular community events, there’s plenty to enjoy at …

October is Black History Month – an important opportunity to recognise and celebrate the contributions and achievements of Black people …

The long-awaited Monkey Town Kirkby will officially open its doors to local families on Sunday 18 October, bringing a brand-new …

A new exhibition has launched at Kirkby Gallery, exploring themes of journeys, identity and belonging. The exhibition brings together new …

People misusing fireworks in the build up to the Halloween and bonfire period could face criminal charges. Knowsley Council is …

A free heart health event is taking place at the Old School House, St Johns Road, Huyton on 22 October …

Tickets are now on sale for Knowsley Safari’s popular Enchanted event, which is back this Christmas, wildlife-inspired, and more immersive …

From Thursday 1 October the region’s recycling centres will be open from 8am until 5pm* in Merseyside and from 8am …

Friends of Bowring Park has received a £5,000 donation from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Knowsley, helping to support the …

Evelyn Community Primary School in Prescot has received a positive Ofsted report following their latest inspection. The school was judged …

Last week, Knowsley’s Road Safety team engaged with hundreds of primary school children who attended the annual Crucial Crew event. …

The final event of Knowsley Literature Fest 2026 will see the return of popular local crime writer Luca Veste, who …

Knowsley Register Office is once again opening its doors for couples to view its beautiful facilities and discover the perfect …

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) carried out an area SEND inspection of the Knowsley Local Area Partnership from …

Knowsley’s town centres enjoyed a vibrant summer as thousands of residents and visitors took part in the programme of free …