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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.
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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.
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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.
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Throughout the October half-term holiday, children visiting Huyton, Kirkby and Prescot town centres will be able to hunt for ‘Monster Villains’.
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There are lots of fun, crafty and creative ways of using up your pumpkin waste after Halloween.
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A smartphone app has been launched to make it quicker and easier for people to report loan sharks and access…
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A new postcode checker has been launched which shows you the coronavirus alert level where you are and which restriction…
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Hundreds of PPE supplies have been made available to voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations across Knowsley and…
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Your Housing Group has announced that work will start later this month on a £37m housing development that will create 266 new homes and transform the gateway to Kirkby.
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This week Knowsley’s Crime and Communities Team and key partners took the opportunity to use their weekly walkabout to raise…
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Over 5,500 households in Knowsley are eligible for Pension Credit but aren’t claiming for the benefit. This amounts to an…
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Residents are being invited to have their say on proposals to bring improvements to Millbrook Park Millennium Green in Kirkby. There’s an online survey for those wanting to get involved in the consultation.
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Due to the increasing number of positive COVID-19 cases in Knowsley (and the wider Liverpool City Region area), the Government…
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Community groups across Knowsley are invited to apply for a share of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s £500,000 Community Environment Fund which will support projects aimed at improving the environment.
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The CEO of a Knowsley Credit Union has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for services to the…
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While current Covid-19 restrictions make it difficult to hold physical events, Knowsley Council is inviting and encouraging residents to take…
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Knowsley along with the wider Liverpool City Region is in the ‘Very High’ alert level of the Government’s three-tier system…
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During National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2020 (10th – 17th October 2020), Knowsley’s Crime and Communities Team is working with…
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In order to facilitate some external works to support the new retail development in Kirkby town centre, the multi-storey car park based on Norwich Way will be temporarily closed for four weeks from Monday, 12 October.
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Knowsley’s Adult Social Care services continue to perform well compared to regional and national performance levels, according to the latest Outcomes Framework report.
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Eligible Knowsley residents could benefit from a £140 discount on their electricity bill this winter. If eligible, the one-off discount…
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Knowsley Council has committed to investing £118.95m in capital projects over the next three years – helping to build a…
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Guidance has been produced for parents and carers anxious about sending their child to school during the coronavirus pandemic. Knowsley…
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This week Knowsley’s Crime and Communities Team and key partners, including Merseyside Police, visited Tithe Barn Lane in Kirkby, in relation to recent incidents of criminal and anti-social behaviour.
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Fourteen community projects from across Knowsley recently benefited from over £185,000 of funding from Knowsley Council. Voluntary, community, faith and…
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October is Black History Month – an important opportunity to recognise and celebrate the many contributions made by Black people…
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Farmer Olly Harrison’s floral tribute to the NHS has raised an amazing £40,379.62 for NHS charities. Earlier this year in…
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Knowsley is supporting a campaign to challenge attitudes towards ageing and older people. Age UK Mid Mersey launched the #DoYouSeeMe?…
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Homeowners and landlords in Knowsley could be eligible for up to £5,000 to upgrade the energy performance of their home.…
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Scammers are targeting vulnerable people, such as those with dementia, who may be unable to distinguish scams from legitimate opportunities.…
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Following recent incidents of anti-social and criminal behaviour Knowsley’s Crime & Communities Team and key partners conducted their Walkabout Wednesday…
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A Kirkby community centre is helping to support people on low incomes by offering affordable nutritious food to residents from…
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Knowsley Council has taken a major step forward in its ambitious development plans for Huyton Village Centre by submitting a planning application for the former ‘The Venue’.
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Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority is now taking bookings for a limited number of vans to visit its Household Waste Recycling Centres at Huyton and Kirkby.
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Residents who book a Knowsley licensed private hire vehicle are urged to request a local driver when making a booking.…
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The free flu vaccination is now available to eligible groups. It’s the best way of protecting you and your family from flu.
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Merseyside Police have reported an increase in burglaries across Merseyside, including Knowsley.
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The NHS COVID-19 App is now available to download on Apple and Google App stores. The app will support the…
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Businesses including hospitality and leisure venues across Knowsley are now required to support the new NHS COVID-19 App by law.…
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Following recent incidents of anti-social and criminal behaviour, Knowsley’s Crime & Communities Team and key partners conducted their Walkabout Wednesday…
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People on low incomes may be eligible for a £500 payment if they are required to self-isolate. If you are…
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As part of Knowsley Council’s commitment to promote responsible dog ownership and through this build better and safer communities, its Environmental Health team are inviting residents to take part in an online consultation.
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Knowsley residents should avoid visiting businesses that are not taking measures to be COVID-secure. Businesses not following Government guidance on…
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A fit and healthy Knowsley Council employee who was given a “50/50” chance of survival after catching COVID-19 wants others…
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Knowsley Council and members of Knowsley’s Youth Cabinet are today, Tuesday 22 September, saying No More to hate crime and…
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Anyone who has been a victim of or witnessed a hate crime are urged to report it to Merseyside Police.…
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A hate crime is when someone commits a crime against you because of your disability, sex, age, race, religion, transgender…
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This Recycle Week we recognise the efforts that key workers and householders have made to keep recycling going during the Coronavirus pandemic. A big ‘thank you’ to everyone for their recycling efforts, but there’s still more we can do.
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Businesses, community centres, places of worship and any other public-facing venues across Knowsley are being urged to support the new…
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Knowsley Older People’s Voice is asking Knowsley residents over 50 to take part in a survey asking about their use of the internet. The survey will help to identify barriers preventing people accessing the internet and how these barriers can be addressed.
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Following the recent warrant executed by Merseyside Police on Springvale Close in Kirkby, Knowsley’s Crime & Communities and key partners conducted their Walkabout Wednesday in the area.
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Knowsley residents are being urged to adhere to the new restrictions on social gatherings and help stop the spread of…
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If you need to self isolate in the coming weeks and months, Knowsley’s Community Support and Volunteer Line is here to help. You can call the freephone helpline on 0800 073 0043 for support if you are self-isolating and have no help from friends, family, or neighbours.
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People who have previously been ‘shielded’ during the pandemic are being asked to take extra care to protect themselves, as infection rates in Knowsley are on the increase.
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Knowsley Council says No More to hate crime as it launches the latest phase of its plan to tackle such…
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Knowsley’s Road Safety team is supporting a week long campaign aimed to reduce road traffic casualties across Europe. The team…
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Knowsley Youth Cabinet’s inspirational Stop the Knives Ending Lives campaign has won an award at a Zoom ceremony that celebrates the achievements of young people in the North West.
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It’s been a year since the council’s Crime and Communities Team was launched and during that time, they have made…
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Knowsley Council wants your views on its new draft Travel Support Policy for people with with special educational needs (SEND)…
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Fourteen community projects from across Knowsley are to benefit from over £185,000 worth of funding from Knowsley Council. Voluntary, community,…
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If you’re having a clear out, make sure anyone offering to take away your waste is authorised to do so.…
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Following the recent firearm discharge on Hathersage Road in Huyton, Knowsley’s Crime and Communities team conducted their weekly Walkabout Wednesday…
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A strong message of thanks is being shared to all those who have kindly made financial donations to The Shakespeare North Playhouse.
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Proposals outlining the next steps for the Knowsley Better Partnership and how it will work to empower and involve communities will be considered by Knowsley Council’s Cabinet at its meeting this week.
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Knowsley’s draft Adult Social Care Recovery and Transformation Plan 2020-2023 comes under the spotlight at this week’s Cabinet Meeting. The plan details how services will be developed over the next three years to best meet the care needs of Knowsley’s most vulnerable adults.
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Merseyside’s Police & Crime Commissioner is inviting community groups to submit ‘imaginative’ bids for projects which will divert young people…
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United Utilities are providing additional support to their customers in Knowsley affected financially by COVID-19 and struggling with their water…
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Females under 35 now account for a high proportion of coronavirus cases in Knowsley – a trend highlighted both regionally…
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Knowsley Council’s Highways Team played their part in a local love story after helping with an unusual request. The Highways…
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Carers looking after vulnerable young people or adults with disabilities in Knowsley are to be given additional payments to cover the costs of caring during Covid.
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New traders have arrived at Kirkby Market in the latest boost to the town’s retail offer. Several new stalls have…
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Blood Pressure UK’s, ‘Know Your Numbers’ week – 7 to 13 September – is an annual campaign encouraging people to take control of their own blood pressure. You can do this by checking your blood pressure at home if you have your own blood pressure monitor.
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Executive Producer Laura Collier has been appointed as Creative Director & Programmer for The Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot.
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The new academic year has begun across Knowsley and everyone can play their part in ensuring we can maintain safe…
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You can now apply online for free two-year-old childcare. If your child is eligible, 15 hours of free term-time childcare may be accessed.
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The coronavirus pandemic and resulting social distancing guidelines has meant that Knowsley’s Crime and Communities Team ‘Walkabout Wednesday’ haven’t been…
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Knowsley’s Road Safety Team is urging everyone to take extra care as the schools return this week. Many of us…
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As part of Knowsley’s Short Breaks Programme, grants are now available to support organisations working to improve the lives of…
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Knowsley Council’s School Attendance Service has launched a new Advice Hub to offer guidance to parents and carers. With the…
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Ensuring carers in Knowsley are well supported, recognised and valued, is at the heart of a new Carers Strategy being proposed by the council.
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Knowsley’s Policing Team are urging residents to ensure they take the necessary steps to protect their garages or sheds following…
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Telegraph Way car park in Kirkby Town Centre will reopen on Saturday 29 August 2020.
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If you need medication, health advice or treatment over the bank holiday weekend, here’s where you can go for help.
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With September fast approaching, the borough’s schools, colleges and education providers are gearing up to reopening their doors for the new academic year.
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The borough’s residents can have their say on a strategy which outlines how Knowsley’s Health and Wellbeing Board wants to…
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As part of its ongoing work across the borough, Knowsley’s Community Safety Partnership is delivering a Day of Action in Huyton on Wednesday 26 August
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The redevelopment of Kirkby Town Centre has taken another step forward, as planning permission goes in for a much-anticipated cinema complex.
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Knowsley Council is warning residents not to turn to loan sharks to pay for school uniforms.
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Citizenship ceremonies have recommenced in Knowsley following the lifting of lockdown restrictions. Mayor of Knowsley Cllr Frank Walsh attended the…
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Wearing a face covering has become an important measure in the fight to stop the spread of coronavirus. Wearing a…
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With GCSE results and a September school return on the horizon, many young people in Knowsley may be feeling anxious, which impacts on their mental health. Thankfully help and advice on any issues young people in Knowsley may be facing is only a phone call or a touch of a button away.
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Students across Knowsley have today found out which grades they have been awarded in their GCSEs.
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As part of the phased reopening of leisure facilities across the Borough, residents can now have access to more leisure facilities
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A report – A progressive approach to adult social care – has been published by Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) into adult social care services which draws on research and findings from Knowsley Council
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With the summer holidays almost drawing to a close, families across Knowsley are preparing for the start of the new school term in September.
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This week the Crime and Communities Team visited the Waterpark Drive area of Stockbridge Village. This follows a recent walkabout with Merseyside Police in the same area in response to reports of anti-social behaviour.
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The last few months have put extra pressure and strains on our health and wellbeing, but support is available to…
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BBC ONE’S The One Show, along with The Shakespeare North Playhouse, has launched an exciting new playwriting competition for young people called As You Write It – Your Play on Stage, backed by Lady Anne Dodd, widow of comedian Sir Ken Dodd.
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Working with local communities, organisations that make up the Knowsley Better Together Partnership have developed a strategy for how they want Knowsley to look in 2030.