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Despite a very challenging few months, many Knowsley companies are continuing to recruit into key positions. If you’re job hunting, here’s what you need to know.

The Princes Trust Team Programme offers young people aged 16 – 25, who are not in employment or training, the opportunity to join a 12 week, free course which will boost their skills, confidence and future job prospects.

Knowsley Council has had reports of shoppers in our town centres being approached by people impersonating council officials and attempting to issue £10 fines if they are not wearing a mask.

The online Knowsley Flower Show exhibition goes live this weekend – with hundreds of plants, flowers and favourite views of nature – all submitted by YOU!

This week the Crime and Communities Team visited The Spinney and Waterpark Drive, Stockbridge Village following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area.

More foundations have been laid and steelwork is progressing for the new units on the retail development site in Kirkby town centre.

From 1 August lockdown restrictions have been lifted for previously ‘shielded’ residents, so please show some support and kindness to those who may find it difficult readjusting to life back in the community.

Knowsley Council is clamping down on people who litter by doubling the Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) for littering from £75 to £150

As lockdown measures are starting to be eased, the Council has been supporting businesses to reopen safely, ensuring Government guidance is being followed for the safety of all staff and visitors.

Organisations across Knowsley have come together to offer a range of exciting Apprenticeship opportunities, helping to boost the local economy…

In this week’s update, Cllr Morgan remembers Anthony Walker and Michael Causer, and discusses the response to coronavirus.

Partners across Knowsley have come together to work with residents, businesses and local communities to help to build a stronger,…

Wellbeing Enterprises is asking people to vote to decide which park will be home to Knowsley’s latest park bench. The organisation is donating the bench to mark its 15th anniversary working in the borough.

From today (30 July 2020), people who are displaying symptoms of coronavirus, or who have tested positive for the virus,…

The financial impact of COVID-19 on Knowsley could amount to up to £34.8m over the next two years. A review…

We’re highlighting the range of support available to help mums in Knowsley breastfeed as part of #WBW2020

This week the Crime and Communities Team visited Westhead Avenue and Westhead Walk in Kirkby. Residents in the area will be aware of a recent stabbing and reports of other criminal incidents that are currently being investigated.

If someone you have been in contact with has tested positive for coronavirus you are likely to be contacted by…

Knowsley children have been set a summer challenge to learn more about road safety. More children are killed or seriously…

With the news that residential homes across the country will soon be allowing limited visiting from relatives and loved ones,…

Prescot based Imaginarium Theatre are launching the Imaginarium Drama School.

As lockdown measures continue to ease, social distancing remains as important as ever in the fight against coronavirus. Wherever possible…

As lockdown measures are starting to be eased, business and residential communities are slowly starting to ‘get back to a…

Evelyn Community Primary School in Prescot has been awarded the prestigious Wellbeing Award. The school was recognised as outstanding in…

In this week’s update, Cllr Morgan welcomes the latest Covid-19 data for Knowsley which shows the measures we’re taking to control the virus seem to be working.

Knowsley Council is seeking the input of residents to help make journeys in the borough safer for everyone. The Council…

Earlier this year, you were asked what you’d like to see in Kirkby Town Centre in the future. Here’s what you said – and what the council is going to do about it.

This week the Crime and Communities Team visited the Paramount Estate in Huyton, focusing on Rowan Grove and Willow Avenue.

Farmer Olly Harrison’s floral tribute to the NHS is now in full bloom at his farm in Tarbock, Prescot.

Children across Knowsley will be able to access free cyclist training during the school holidays. BikeRight! are running the courses…

Children at Kirkby Church of England Primary school designed posters that were displayed along site hoardings at the 12-acre GMI retail park development project in Kirkby

The council’s Climate Emergency Scrutiny Committee has been updated on progress made to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions in Knowsley, following the declaration of a climate emergency in the borough earlier this year.

Knowsley Better Together and the supporting journey has been nominated for a national award. Knowsley Better Together brings people and…

This summer, you can sign up for a free six week online art course, regardless of your age or experience!

The majority of parents want to see children’s characters removed from unhealthy foods, according to a report. ‘Pester Power or…

St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Junior School in Huyton is the latest school to achieve the Wellbeing Award – demonstrating that…

Knowsley Chamber of Commerce’s FLASH networking event has been running for five years and has continued be delivered virtually during…

The school summer holidays is about to begin – and as usual there are a range of activities to keep children and young people entertained in Knowsley. 

A further £3.3m investment has been confirmed, and images released showing how the new station might look.

Cheshire & Merseyside has been awarded Suicide-Safer Community status by Living Works, the world’s leading suicide prevention training company. Partners…

Wearing a face covering in shops will become mandatory from Friday 24 July. The measure is to help reduce the…

‘Moving Up’ is a must read for anyone with children starting secondary school to help prepare your child for travelling to school on their own for the first time

Alt Bridge School in Huyton has been awarded the prestigious Wellbeing Award.

Yew Tree Primary Academy in Halewood has once again retained the prestigious Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) for the third year in a row – Flagship status – following an online review in May.

The draft Knowsley Adult Social Care Recovery and Transformation plan 2020-2023 outlines how Knowsley’s adult social care services will deal with the coronavirus pandemic and be transformed in the years to come. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey and let us know your views.

Restaurants across Knowsley can now sign up to the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme. Eat Out to Help…

Mandatory MOT testing for vehicle owners will recommence from Saturday 1 August. In March, vehicle owners were granted a six-month…

An increase in confirmed cases of young people with coronavirus in south Liverpool has led public health officials to warn…

Merseyside Police are reminding people to act responsibly ahead of the second weekend of bars and restaurants reopening. Last Saturday…

As lockdown restrictions continue to lift and the weather gets warmer, we are reminding our communities to continue to take precautions to help prevent burglary.

Knowsley residents who are displaying symptoms of coronavirus need to stay at home and arrange a test – people in…

A growing and successful, community owned semi-professional football club is set to move its operations to Knowsley – providing a…

The first planning application to build family homes as part of the creation of a Garden Village near Whiston, have been approved by councillors in Knowsley.

This week the Crime and Communities Team visited two areas of the borough to tackle issues of anti-social behaviour.

This summer, the whole family can take part in SNAP (Sports, Nutrition, Active Play) free family activities across Knowsley.

Following recent incidents of vandalism against buses in Kirkby, Knowsley Council has joined forces with Merseyside Police, Stagecoach and the Travelsafe Partnership to appeal to residents for information.

As anticipation continues to build around the creation of The Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot, everyone now has a chance to play their part in its success by making a financial pledge to support the project.

The Office for National Statistics is looking to recruit people in Knowsley to help manage the Census 2021. Tens of…

The Leader of Knowsley Council has praised the role of residents, local businesses, Council staff and partner agencies in the…

Merseyside Police are clamping down on seatbelt offences as part of a nationwide campaign. The operation is being co-ordinated by…

Knowsley Youth Mutual (KYM) is relaunching as Vibe, with a new brand and a new approach to youth services.

Knowsley Council has been working with Merseyside Police and other organisations to ensure hospitality businesses can reopen safely this weekend.…

The High Street Heritage Action Zone initiative, which will help to breathe new life into the historic heart of Prescot town centre.

Sign up for the free ‘Make do and Mend’ online recycling activity pack. Every month you’ll receive ideas for recycling in the garden, craft and sewing projects and creating recipes with left-over food.

How to stay safe at our playgrounds and outdoor gyms when they reopen from 4 July. Follow our simple advice and help prevent the spread of Coronavirus when visiting our parks.

During the Walkabout with Merseyside Police, the team issued letters to residents to offer reassurance that their concerns are being addressed and urging the local community to share any information they may have that can help the team and Merseyside Police take robust action.

We set out the facts behind the application to build a new Aldi in Huyton, on the site of the former Huyton Cricket Club.

Thanks to local community feedback and information shared with Knowsley’s Crime and Communities Team and Merseyside Police, a full closure order has now been granted on a property in Huyton.

Knowsley’s Greystone bridge will light up blue to mark the NHS’s birthday. The footbridge over the M62 will be lit…

Bars and restaurants across Knowsley will begin to reopen from Saturday 4 July. The businesses have worked closely with Knowsley…

We’re spending much more time in our gardens at the moment, so here’s some helpful advice about how to tackle the common problem of overhanging trees and hedges.

Phase one of the work has seen new cameras fitted while also upgrading existing cameras. Further work is also planned over the coming weeks to install additional cameras.

This weekend many residents across the borough will be relieved to see hairdressers and barbers re-opening. However, anyone who is visiting a hair establishment are reminded of the new measures in place to keep both staff and clients safe.

As part of the Council’s plans to support the reopening of the Borough’s town centres, a proposal to pedestrianise part…

More schools in Knowsley are now open for educational purposes for targeted year groups and all schools have remained open…

The number of working age people in receipt of out-of-work benefits in Knowsley has almost doubled during the Coronavirus pandemic,…

Local growing charity Incredible Edible has been donating crops of vegetables to be included in food parcels distributed by Knowsley Foodbank.

BBC’s The One Show and The Shakespeare North Playhouse announce new children’s playwriting competition backed by actress Dame Judi Dench and writer Frank Cottrell Boyce.

Dr Sarah McNulty, Knowsley’s Director of Public Health, stresses the importance of test and trace to tackle Coronavirus. The NHS…

Knowsley residents are being encouraged to keep accessing urgent medical help should they require it at this time. The NHS…

Playing pitch improvement works are underway at Lord Derby Playing Fields in Huyton. This is the first phase of a programme to bring a new sports and community facility to the site,

Young people in Knowsley are being given the opportunity to have their say on services and facilities available to them…

As the weather hots up, make sure you know how to keep safe in the sun – and look out for those who may be shielding during the Covid outbreak.

As mental health issues can made worse by the current pandemic, remember – it’s good to talk. If you need someone to turn to, here’s where a listening ear can be found.

Blood tests in Knowsley will be by appointment only from Monday 29 June. Knowsley Phlebotomy Service is moving from a…

A masterplan for an exciting new residential development East of Halewood has been approved by councillors in Knowsley.

Knowsley residents can now access round-the-clock mental health support for free. The NHS has upgraded the existing 24/7 mental health…

Residents are invited to take part in a survey and share their views on proposed improvements at Jubilee Park in Huyton.

Knowsley’s Road Safety Team is warning motorists of the dangers of driving ‘the morning after’ drinking alcohol. Motorists who drink…

Aldi have plans to bring a new supermarket to Huyton – and they want your views on their proposals.

The coronavirus pandemic and resulting social distancing guidelines has meant that Knowsley’s Crime and Communities Team ‘Walkabout Wednesday’ haven’t been operating as usual.

Input from communities around Knowsley is being sought to help shape our Borough of Culture Year. Knowsley will become Borough…

A new regional testing centre for COVID-19 has opened in Liverpool. Based at Liverpool John Lennon Airport the Centre began…

Knowsley Council is welcoming news that the Government has now agreed to fund the cost of free school meals during the forthcoming school summer holidays.

Tanning salons in Knowsley have been reminded that they must follow Government guidance and remain closed at this time.

While the archive remains closed due to the ongoing pandemic there is a wealth of incredible information and material from the collection which you can discover and explore online.

Police are appealing for information after vandals caused significant damage to The Kirkby Centre. The damage took place between 12…

As residents are encouraged to continue spending as much time at home as possible, Knowsley Council has received an increase in noise complaints and are asking residents to be considerate of neighbours, particularly those who are elderly and vulnerable, and for those working from home or working night shifts.

You can book a bulky waste collection from 15 June, with collections being made from Monday 22 June.

Steelworks are now being put in place on site as part of the construction of Kirkby’s new town centre retail development.