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Early years and school settings across Knowsley have taken part in the All Together Smiling programme – a 3-year evidence-based …

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

As an inclusive employer, Knowsley Council is supporting National Inclusion Week which takes place from 14 to 20 September 2026. …

Work is progressing at pace on transforming a prime site in Huyton Village Centre into a new community facility, called …

Ahead of Falls Prevention Week (21-25 September) Knowsley Council is raising awareness of how residents can reduce their risk of …

Applications for primary and secondary school places for September 2027 intake are open from 12 September 2026. Knowsley residents can …

The Kirkby High School pupils took part in a pioneering new approach to creating literature for young people, which places …

Mersey Care’s Resource and Recovery Centre provides mental health and eating disorder support to local people of all ages.

Take a look at the latest vacancies working for Knowsley Council.

The framework aims to strengthen the connection between children and young people and decision makers, creating clearer and more accessible …

The Best Start in Life Strategy will support the delivery of Knowsley’s Children and Young People’s Plan and the Council’s …

The awards recognise theatres that are making an outstanding contribution to the UK’s cultural life.

Monkey Town, the European indoor family entertainment brand operated by Dutch leisure group 24 Indoor, has confirmed it will be …

Facilities at Knowsley’s Volair centres will be free to use next Wednesday (16 September) as part of National Fitness Day. …

Parents and carers of children in Reception classes and Y6 will shortly be receiving a letter regarding the National Child …

Knowsley Council has partnered with TyreSafe to help improve tyre safety among road users across the borough, supporting the council’s …

Knowsley residents who have missed their cervical screening appointments may now be able to complete an at home HPV self-test. …

A man has been arrested in connection with racist graffiti which was daubed on the wall of a house and …

As part of ongoing highways improvements, works are due to take place on the A57 Liverpool Road in Page Moss. …

Redsun Projects has secured a major letting at Knowsley Business Park, with electricity network operator, SP Energy Networks taking occupation …

Prescot Cables Football Club was founded in 1884 and have been playing their home games at Valerie Park on Eaton …

All Saints Catholic High School’s latest Ofsted inspection report shows numerous aspects of the school are judged to be of …

Young people across Merseyside will be challenged to spot the red flags in everyday online interactions as a new youth-led …

The mural will bring local history and heritage to life through a series of vibrant designs.

Culture Knowsley is inviting young people aged 18 to 25 who live in, or are from, Knowsley to apply for …

Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell has backed calls for domestic abuse-related suicides to be formally recognised in law …

Come along and find out more about becoming a foster carer for Knowsley Council.

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

Merseyside Police is encouraging people to be alert to the warning signs of fraud by abuse of position as it …

More than 2,000 people enjoyed a day of music, family fun and community celebration at the Stockbridge Community and Arts …

Find out if you’re one of the six million people with high blood pressure during Know Your Numbers Week (7-13 …

This National Recovery Month, Knowsley Council is reminding residents that recovery from addiction is possible, and support is available to …

Knowsley Council is launching a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of illicit vapes and help tackle the sale …

The Knowsley Music Festival returns from 30 October to 28 November 2025, with performances from The Real Thing, The Farm and …

Take a look at the latest job vacancies available at Knowsley Council.

A children’s home in Huyton has maintained ‘Good’ Ofsted judgements following a recent inspection.

Parents and parents-to-be are being asked to take part in a short survey to help improve support during pregnancy and …

Bloom Childcare, a new children’s day nursery and out-of- school club has officially opened in Kirkby town centre.

 Over 26 applications have been received from community groups and organisations for the Kirkby Community Fund.

Attending school every day gives children the opportunity to learn, develop new skills, build friendships and take part in the …

Every day, millions of people across the UK are making a difference by volunteering. Each year, outstanding examples of this …

Knowsley Libraries are the hub of local communities, providing opportunities to not only pick up a book, but also to …

With a new academic year approaching, young people will start to consider what their next step will be.

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month takes place every September, generating awareness and support for children suffering from cancer and families affected …

The Works has officially opened its doors in Kirkby town centre today (27 August 2026).

The closing date for nominations is Friday 4 September 2026.

The Knowsley Family and Community Education (FACE) hub in Kirkby town centre has officially opened.

There’s a packed programme of theatre, community events and creative opportunities at Shakespeare North Playhouse this September.

Thousands of people flocked to Prescot over the weekend as the Serious Nonsense Festival returned with two days of entertainment!

A new restaurant, Casa Roni, will be officially opening its doors tomorrow in Kirkby town centre. Located at 24 Newtown …

People who carry out fly-tipping, littering or who fail to pick up dog fouling in Knowsley will face fines as …

Knowsley Council’s Family Hubs is working in partnership with The Book Trust on the Reading Rights campaign which aims to …

The national booking system is open to eligible people for their flu vaccination, including pregnant women and children, who can pre-book their …

Healthwatch Knowsley is holding a Positive Mental Health Coffee Morning on Friday 4 September at 10am. The coffee morning is …

Cllr Christine Bannon, Cabinet Member for Health, attended a ‘Pedal for Purpose’ fund raising event at Our Place in Huyton …

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Cllr Christine Bannon, recently visited the George Howard Centre in Whiston to see the …

Landmarks in Knowsley will be illuminated in the coming days to mark the anniversary of the deaths of Olivia Pratt-Korbel …

Pupils across Knowsley were celebrating their GCSE results today. Cllr Sean Donnelly, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People said: “Congratulations …

The class of 2026 have been collecting their GCSE and other exam results in schools across Knowsley this morning. Overall, …

Flood mitigation and landscape improvement works are to be undertaken at Saxon Green, adjacent to Linnet Way and Simonswood Brook, …

Knowsley Council has been praised for leading the way in our approach to tackling and preventing serious violence and organised …

Winter Fuel Payment scams often start earlier than people think. Last year, criminals targeted UK adults between August and October, …

Knowsley Council is working with schools to tackle some of the emotional issues which lead to poor school attendance.

The Government is hosting a number of workshops as part of the ‘Timms Review’, ensuring that Personal Independence Payments (PIP) …

Each year, you are asked to check the details that are held on the Electoral Register for your address. Forms …

Decorated war hero (and Evertonian) George Bleasdale was treated to a private tour of the Hill Dickinson Stadium, thanks to …

Knowsley residents can now apply for a Council Tax discount if they have a terminal illness diagnosis or live with …

Intervention by community safety partners in Knowsley has potentially prevented an incident of serious violence. Last week our Community Safety …

Halewood-born judoka Dan Powell has claimed silver at the 2026 IBSA Judo European Championships in Heidelberg, Germany, adding another major …

Work to deliver a new ‘Greenway’ connecting Copthorne Playing Fields to the public open space at the Whitefield Brook Development …

The consultation runs until 5pm on Monday 14 September 2026.

Following the national alerts, here’s how you can help reduce the risk of wildfires, and what you should do it …

There’s a packed programme of music, street theatre, circus, comedy and family entertainment for this year’s festival!

Finch Woods Play Park in Halewood is now open – thanks to teams from Knowsley Council and its contractors working …

A summer food programme designed to ease the cost of living pressure for families during the current school holiday has …

St Helens College & Knowsley Community College students have shown they are a class act after achieving excellent pass rates …

Young people in Knowsley have been collecting their A Level, T Level, BTEC and other results today – Thursday, 13 …

The visit showcased the successful collaboration between Knowsley’s Family Hubs and BookTrust.

A new financial support scheme that aims to help those impacted by the historic policy of banning Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual …

Knowsley Council is working with partners to raise awareness of the growing use of the drug ‘ketamine’ and the support …

Businesses in Knowsley’s town centres have enjoyed a surge in footfall over recent weeks thanks to the Summer of Family …

Students across Knowsley are collecting their A Level, BTEC, T Level and other results today. With their results now known, …

Knowsley Council Leader Graham Morgan has welcomed the Government’s announcements regarding new measures it is putting in place to support …

Tonight, a partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK. It’s a rare and exciting event that many people will be keen to …

A new purpose-built supported living development that will enable eight people to live more independently has been officially opened in …

Trading Standards Officers, working in partnership with Merseyside Police and the Wagtails tobacco dog search team carried out inspections in …

Have your say on proposed changes to Household Waste Recycling Centres.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to not start deliberate fires and to take care in discarding cigarettes …

Significant damage has been caused to a new £178,000 play park at Finch Woods in Halewood.

Hundreds of people came together in glorious sunshine at Court Hey Park, Huyton on Saturday 8 August for Rainbow in …

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after officers on proactive patrol spotted a scooter in Whiston with three males on …

Experience a unique interactive music installation while the Taylor Swift inspired ‘Speak Now’ visits Prescot Shopping Centre.

An afternoon celebration will take place at Court Hey Park this weekend as part of Knowsley Pride. Taking place in …

The Leader of Knowsley Council has expressed his shock and disgust after a Pride flag was set alight outside council …

Social enterprise Make CIC has launched an open call for three young emerging creatives aged 16 to 25 to join …

Knowsley residents can access trusted health and wellbeing information and local support through a new and improved Healthy Knowsley website. …

A high-powered e-bike, which was being ridden dangerously in Maghull and Kirkby, has been seized after Police Dog Ziggy tracked …

More great news for Kirkby Town Centre as The Works has confirmed it will be opening a new store at …

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Cllr Christine Bannon, Cabinet Member for Health, visited the George Howard Centre in Whiston to show her support for local …