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After months of planning, preparation (and painting!) Knowsley is almost set to launch one of the highlights of its year…

Hundreds of visitors enjoyed this year’s supersized Elizabethan Fayre in Prescot town centre.

The funding window has opened for round 2 of the Government’s Levelling Up Fund and plans are well underway for…

Partners involved in the delivery of Kirkby’s new Headbolt Lane station recently took part in a “career carousel” at All…

Find out more about the support available to those affected by dementia this Dementia Action Week

The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit Knowsley during its final journey through England this summer, as…

Finch Woods Academy in Halewood has been shortlisted in three award categories at the TES School Awards 2022. The TES…

There has never been a better time to find out more about the difference you could make to a child or young person’s life.

Knowsley Council  has been shortlisted for a third national award for its implementation of Invision360 – this time a Municipal…

Residents and visitors to Huyton Village Centre will receive an illuminating welcome following the installation of lighting at Archway Road…

Knowsley residents are being asked to have their say on local services or issues they feel require closer examination. A…

B&M is opening the doors to its new store in Huyton Village Centre tomorrow (Saturday 7 May 2022 at 9am).…

We’ll be bringing you live updates as the votes are counted on Friday, 6 May, and all the results as they come in.

After two years without in-person Pride celebrations in the city region, LCR Pride Foundation has revealed its new annual theme…

On Saturday 4 June, Knowsley Village will become a spectacle of colour and sound as dancers, drummers, large-scale puppets, stilt…

Loneliness is an issue that can affect us all, young or old, but there are lots of ways to help if you or others are feeling lonely.

In response to concerns that “The Old Wood” in Whiston was under threat, Knowsley Council can confirm that there are…

It’s official, you can now book tickets for the opening season at the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot.

Prescot Soccer Centre, operated by Volair, will be piloting extended opening hours at the weekend. From Saturday 30 April 2022,…

People are invited to take part in a survey to help shape the future of stop smoking services in Knowsley.

B&M has announced it is set to open a brand new store in Huyton, Liverpool creating more than 12 jobs…

Knowsley Council’s Early Years’ Service has successfully been reaccredited for the “Investing in Volunteers” standard. Knowsley Early Years’ Service support…

Knowsley is one of 50 local authorities that has received a share of £780m of funding over three years to…

Following on from the success of last year, small grants to support short breaks for disabled people and their families are available again.

Knowsley residents are being urged to check any Kinder chocolate products they might have purchased recently due to a large-scale…

Knowsley Council has started to process the £150 Council Tax refund to residents who pay their Council Tax via direct…

Most households in property bands A to D will receive a £150 rebate on their annual Council Tax, helping households…

Come and explore stories and poetry with the new reading group at Prescot Library.

Service users from Al’s Place, a disability day centre in Prescot, got the chance to speak with local police and…

Knowsley is one of 75 local authorities to secure Best Start for Life funding, to improve access to targeted and specialist services to support children and families.

We’re urging residents to take time to think about their wellbeing as part of Stress Awareness Month this April. The…

Parents in the North West are being reminded of the symptoms of scarlet fever following a rise in cases. The…

House of Memories On The Road is National Museums Liverpool’s new touring 30 metre square mobile museum that opens up…

Knowsley Council has been awarded a further £1.862m (in addition to the initial allocation of £1.9m) from the Government’s Household…

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is hosting an event for suppliers and installers interested in being involved in the…

Benetton recently opened the doors of its childrenswear store at 25 St Chad’s Parade in Kirkby Town Centre and is…

With shops relocating or opening up, new food and drink outlets and an engaging events programme, there are lots of reasons to visit Huyton Village Centre.

The Household Support Fund has been extended by a further six months, and is now available to Knowsley families until the end of September 2022.

Here are the details of health services in Knowsley available over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

Bowel cancer is the UK’s second biggest cancer killer and every 15 minutes someone is diagnosed with the disease (that’s…

Taking place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 May, the Fayre has been extended to two days, with a wider range of attractions and performances added to an exciting programme.

The NHS is inviting parents and kids to grab a jab at a local COVID-19 drop-in clinic ahead of the…

Heidi, a pupil at Malvern Primary, has been selling her handmade Easter Chicks to raise money for child refugees.

Local communities and business are invited to play a role in Knowsley’s Feelgood Festival and Flower Show. Excitement is building…

As the summer approaches – and with fuel prices and the cost of living on the rise – now is…

From Friday 1 April further changes to COVID-19 testing and guidance will come into effect for those living in England.…

Kirkby Town Centre is opening its doors this week to another two new businesses.

Do you live in Knowsley? Are you a member of a Black, Asian, or other racial minority community? Are you…

From today (Friday 25 March) the law on people using mobile phones while driving will become stricter. It is already…

With site preparation works nearing completion work is now scheduled to fully commence next month on a major new employment…

Following a public call out for design ideas at the end of last year, the names of the successful artists…

March’s family-friendly events proved popular once again in Huyton Village Centre. On Friday 11 March Huyton Live returned, with a…

Plans to restore the former Prescot Picture Palace cinema have taken another positive move forward as Knowsley Council has entered into an exclusivity agreement with The Cinema Group.

Shakespeare North Playhouse has unveiled its spectacular opening programme for the iconic new theatre in Prescot.

Cabinet received an update tonight (23 March 2022) on the recommendations put forward by the Sustainable Borough Scrutiny Committee’s Task…

Knowsley Council received a Local Government Association (LGA) Corporate Peer Challenge re-visit in December 2021. The re-visit reviewed how the…

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet has approved a new Housing Strategy for the borough. Knowsley’s Housing Strategy for 2022-2027 builds on the…

More than £160,000 in grants to community projects was agreed by councillors at a meeting of Knowsley’s Cabinet tonight.

A meeting of Knowsley Council took place on Wednesday 23 March 2022. Here’s what was agreed.

Councillors tonight voted to bestow the highest honour the council can give onto Sir George, by making him an Honorary Freeman of the Borough.

The first show homes have officially opened their doors at Halsnead Garden Village. Cllr Graham Morgan, Leader of Knowsley Council…

National retailer The Range has announced the opening date for their new Prescot store. The Range will open their doors…

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet have approved plans to enter into a Grant Funding Agreement with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority…

An exciting new chapter has begun at Bowring Park, where a new operator has big plans to improve the park and its golf offer.

Kirkby Market has recently benefitted from a £50,000 investment from Knowsley Council, which has paid for a range of refurbishment…

Local businesses, partners and community leaders have come together at events to shape how they will work together to build stronger local communities.

Cabinet will consider recommendations from the Economic Growth and Prosperity Scrutiny Committee following its review of the council’s Economic Growth…

Work is about to get underway to install a new all-weather path and entrance features at Littledale Meadow in Kirkby.

After setting up a successful business, two Huyton men have used their success to make a generous donation to support Swanside Community Centre.

Taxi drivers in Knowsley are supporting an initiative that will help women feel safe on a night out in our…

A celebration event was held at Roby Fields to mark the Queen’s Green Canopy tree planting initiative which will bring 6,500 new trees to the green space.

The increase in payments to those who foster directly for the council are in recognition of the amazing contribution they give to support local young people.

A council run home which offers short-break care for children in Knowsley has been graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted.

TV presenter and conservationist Chris Packham CBE will headline a ‘Youth Summit’ with BBC journalist Ngunan Adamu at Knowsley Leisure…

Knowsley Council and its partners have been out in Page Moss today taking action on reports of rats and offering advice on how to prevent them.

Friday 18 March is National Child Exploitation Awareness Day, which aims to highlight the issues surrounding child sexual and criminal…

Knowsley Chamber of Commerce and Knowsley Council are delighted to announce that Lesley Martin-Wright has been chosen as the next…

When it comes to rats, prevention is better than cure. Here’s everything you need to know about how you – and the council – can work together to prevent infestations.

The Knowsley Better Together Board were updated (on 15 March) on the support being provided to residents who are facing…

The Knowsley Better Together Board today (15 March 2022) received an update on the progress made on the Knowsley 2030…

Last month, the Government announced a £150 grant with a view to helping households to cope with rising energy costs.…

The Government has announced a “Homes for Ukraine programme” which allows people in the UK to offer a home to Ukrainian refugees.

A trio of local football fanatics are turning to the Knowsley community to help them celebrate the Borough’s rich footballing…

As part of the Council’s exciting Town Centre events programme, which is also supporting Knowsley’s Liverpool City Region Borough of…

St Chad’s Gardens in Kirkby has benefited from a range of improvements including a new entrance feature and landscaping.

A new Benetton childrenswear store opened its doors today (Thursday 10 March 2022) at 25 St Chad’s Parade in Kirkby…

In a welcome boost to the local economy, B&M has announced the launch of its new store in Huyton on…

Knowsley’s enchanting New Dawn Light Spectacular is now available for everyone to watch and enjoy.

At tonight’s Council meeting, Members were updated on £14.6m of permanent investment in service budgets to deal with growth, extra…

People with visual impairments are being encouraged to help shape a new augmented reality experience in Huyton Village Centre. The…

Residents are being asked to be vigilant against scam texts and emails purporting to be from the NHS. Scammers are…

The website also offers information for family, friends and carers who are providing emotional or physical support to someone following their COVID illness.

The Leader of Knowsley Council, Cllr Graham Morgan and Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram were on-hand to see work…

The Knowsley Council Plan 2022-2025 was approved at full Council this evening (9 March 2022). Having been endorsed by the…

At tonight’s Council meeting, a Council Tax increase of 2.99% for the 2022/2023 financial year was approved. Of this, 1%…

At Knowsley Council’s full Council meeting tonight (9 March), three people were recognised by Councillors for their support to residents…

Knowsley Council, Livv Housing Group and One Knowsley recently joined forces to provide additional support for local voluntary, community, faith,…

From 28 February 2022, COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted as part of the Government’s ‘Living with COVID-19’ plans. there is…

The creativity and talents of individuals from across Prescot are being celebrated with a unique cultural project.

OFSTED and the CQC will be conducting a joint Local Area Inspection of our Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities (SEND) services.