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In response to rumours about St Modwen’s plans for Kirkby town centre, the council is reminding residents of the investments already made in the town.

Knowsley Council has endorsed investments worth almost £5m to address a number of key priorities across the borough.

Find out what’s on the agenda at Council on Wednesday 6 March at 6pm.

A group of eighty primary school children took part in a mental health and awareness and well-being conference at OurPlace…

Specsavers in Kirkby has unveiled a fantastic new look and celebrated with a memorable launch party that included two dance…

On a recent visit to Prescot town centre, Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram, witnessed the positive changes happening in the town and had the opportunity to meet with local businesses.

A new national campaign ‘Cervical Screening Saves Lives’ aims to raise awareness about the importance of cervical screening which can stop cancer before it starts.

There was a special arrival at Halewood Academy School when the national Children’s Air Ambulance (TCAA) charity landed one of its new helicopters on the school’s sports field.

The Merseyside Police and Crime Panel is seeking a committed and enthusiastic person from the city region to serve as…

Meet Kirkby Market’s Trader of the Month for March 2019 – Mandy at Fuel Stop Café.

East of Halewood is an exciting new residential development of high-quality housing in a semi-rural setting.

If you live in Knowsley and you’ve applied for a place at secondary school for your child for September, you will soon hear which place they have been offered.

The ‘Learn Together Partnership’, made up of local authorities across Merseyside and Cheshire are calling on graduates and those looking…

A bid to improve working conditions for thousands of working people across the Liverpool City Region began today (27 February 2019), as Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram launched a consultation on a Fair Employment Charter.

The JohnPaul Project, a charity based in Knowsley, which provides support to veterans and their families across the Liverpool City…

A local NHS trust has produced a short animation which offers support to anyone who might be suffering with an eating disorder.

As part of the council’s commitment to make as many services available online, from today you can now book a…

Knowsley Council is committed to ensure all children in Knowsley get the best start in life and achieve their full…

Local leaders, including Cllr Graham Morgan from Knowsley, have launched the LCR Pride Foundation to make our region the most LGBT+ friendly in the UK.

Funding secured for Halewood Park is set to bring improvements including better paths and a programme of ‘Get Active’ sessions. 

Parents and youngsters alike are delighted after an agreement was reached over the future of a local schools football team.

Knowsley has a brand new online archive catalogue and new and improved local history website– making it possible to search…

St. Modwen has moved to reassure Kirkby residents that the company remains committed to its Kirkby town centre regeneration plans.

As anyone with children will know getting a good night’s sleep is not always easy! Well help is now at…

A man from Knowsley Village, who was convicted in October 2017 for car clocking, has been ordered to pay £20,000 relating to the proceeds he made from his illegal activity.

Knowsley Council has today received news from Merseyside Police of their plans to reduce the opening hours of the General Enquiry Office in Kirkby.

Work is set to get underway to refurbish Halewood Police Station and open a new Community Police Station within the building, Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has announced.

From Monday 1 April 2019 onwards, our Huyton and Kirkby One Stop Shop opening hours will be changing slightly – but don’t worry because from setting up a direct debit, to finding out when your bin will be collected – it’s all available online!

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet has tonight endorsed a package of almost £5m of investment to tackle a number of issues raised by residents.

Children from Millbrook Primary School in Kirkby have helped Merseyside’s Recycling Discovery Centre celebrate a major milestone. The pupils were the 50,000th visitors to the centre in Gillmoss, Liverpool, which processes recycling waste from across Merseyside.

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet meets on Wednesday, 13 February, 2019, with an agenda filled with financial and budget related items.

The construction of 100 one and two bedroom state-of-the-art extra care apartments, 16 independent living units as well as 38…

Knowsley’s Halsnead Garden Village has been named as a finalist in the category for Excellence in Plan Making Practice the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence 2019.

Knowsley Lane Primary School in Huyton has completely transformed in just seven terms, going from ‘requires improvement’ to ‘outstanding’, following…

The Age UK Mid Mersey Roby Hub has recently renovated their kitchen facilities, thanks to support from FirstArk, Countryside Homes and the local ward councillors.

‘When Another Dragon Roars’ is an exciting and thought-provoking production involving innovative storytelling, puppetry, and music.

Young people in Knowsley can receive free counselling and emotional wellbeing support with Kooth, a service commissioned by Knowsley last year.

Another month, another chance to find a new book in Knowsley’s libraries that might just become your new favourite book. Crime stories, feel-good reads, tales of romance…what do you feel like getting stuck into this month?

Work is underway to transform two empty shop units on Derby Road in Huyton into a new Coffee House. The…

Nearly half a million pounds worth of funding to support the development of green bus corridors and the city region’s…

Knowsley Council, Champs Public Health Collaborative and the Cheshire and Merseyside NO MORE Suicide Partnership Board have launched an app that supports people in crisis and at risk of suicide.

A new campaign is reminding people about the great support available from pharmacies and how they are the best first…

On Time to Talk Day on 7 February 2019, residents are encouraged to talk about mental health, showing that such conversations aren’t difficult. 

This month’s Trader of the Month is the brilliant One Call Taxi group.

A new Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant – Eton Place – is opening in Huyton Village.

Knowsley Council recently asked for the view of people who visit, live or work in Huyton Village to share their views on how they would like the village centre to look over the coming years.

A full meeting of the Council is taking place on Wednesday 23 January 2019. Here’s a summary of what’s on the agenda.

The council has issued a statement in response to feedback from local people and businesses regarding the roadworks that are currently ongoing in Kirkby.

Learning CAN improve your health and wellbeing according to the recent findings from a national survey undertaken to explore the impact of learning on a person’s mental health. 

The Leaders of both Knowsley and St Helens Council have once again appealed to the English Schools FA over the future of a local youth football team.

Schoolchildren and community groups will be pledging to ‘go green’ to help the environment as Knowsley officially launches its 2019 Year of the Environment activities across the borough.

The council has signed up to the Liquidlogic Early Years & Education System (EYES). Already the provider of the council’s Early Help, Children’s and Adults’ social care solution, EYES will provide the final jigsaw piece of information for social workers at the council.

A new maze-style garden has been unveiled at Henley Park, Whiston.

Knowsley Council has been successful in an application to the University of Bedfordshire to receive support to embed a contextual safeguarding system within its Children’s Services.

Knowsley Council is supporting Veg Power’s campaign to get the UK eating more of it.

As part of Knowsley’s multi-agency working, including Knowsley Council, Merseyside Police, Mersey Fire and Rescue Service, Registered Providers of Social Housing and Knowsley Youth Mutual, to raise awareness of and prevent knife crime, the council has invested in knife wands.

Did you know that you can receive your Council Tax bill electronically? By registering online, you won’t need to worry about remembering where you put your paper bill – it will be easily accessible on your online account. Plus, it’s quick, secure, environmentally friendly and clutter free!

A school for children with severe and complex learning needs in Knowsley is appealing for help after heartless thieves stole their minibus whilst pupils were enjoying a school trip.

National reading charity, Beanstalk, is urging people to consider becoming a reading helper in 2019, as they aim to support more than fifteen thousand children across the country to become confident readers.

Walking and cycling to work in Kirkby is about to get easier, thanks to a scheme which will provide an off-road pedestrian and cycle route through to Knowsley Business Park North.

Knowsley Council’s Leader is urging the English Schools Football Association (FA) to reconsider a ruling which leaves young footballers in Knowsley without a viable team, mid-way through the season.

Residents in Stockbridge Village have been working on an important project to understand how social isolation can be tackled in their community.

Councillor Graham Morgan and Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram comment on the news of job losses at Jaguar Land Rover.

It’s a brand new year and Knowsley’s libraries have a collection of brand new books for you to get stuck into.

If you’re planning to visit the search room at The Archive Resource for Knowsley (The ARK), it will be closed…

The New Year may be well underway but it is not too late to sign up for a break from…

Installation of state-of-the-art CCTV in Huyton Village Centre has helped to secure an arrest of a suspect last week. Reports…

Families are being encouraged to help their children cut down on the amount of sugar they consume by swapping for…

Wrap up warm as the Met Office has warned us to prepare for severe cold weather and icy conditions this weekend.

Children from St Leo’s and Southmead school enjoyed a surprise visit from Kier mascot Kieron as they learnt more about Prescot’s new Shakespeare North Playhouse.

Knowsley Council received a special visitor in the lead up to Christmas. Comet, a newly qualified guide dog spent a…

Pupils from Halewood Academy have been taking part in a new Future Female Leaders programme, designed to inspire their female students to aim high!

The ‘Staying Well in Knowsley’ guide, giving vital information about a range of community-based health and social care services, is…

An agreement has been signed by Knowsley Council to secure the future of Prescot Cables Football Club. The council has completed the freehold purchase of Volair Park, the club’s home ground, and a new 99 year lease has been granted for the club.

St Mary and St Paul’s CE Primary School received a VIP visit from Olympian – and it’s inspired them all to get active!

American Wrestling, the all-action super show that proves to be a favourite every year, is once again returning to Knowsley.

The festivities can be a lonely time of year for some of us. Here’s how you can overcome loneliness this Christmas.

Congratulations to this well-loved Knowsley bakery, who’ve just scooped one of the oldest trophies in baking!

If you’re a woman aged 50 to 70 you may receive an invitation to attend an appointment in the mobile…

School children enjoyed a taste of life on a busy housing construction site when they visited Prescot Park recently.

As 2018 comes to a close, we have a seasonal update from the Leader of Knowsley Council, Cllr Graham Morgan.

An action plan which will help increase the employability of people living in the Liverpool City Region has been officially launched at an event in Knowsley.

Everything you need to know before buying your child a potentially dangerous toy this Christmas.

St. Modwen has agreed a new deal with Specsavers to occupy a larger unit at Kirkby Town Centre. The national…

A full meeting of the Council is taking place on Wednesday 12 December 2018. Find out what will be discussed.

During the festive season, drivers are being reminded of the risk of driving the morning after drinking alcohol.

If you’re having a festive furniture clear out, a Stockbridge upcycling project may be able to help.

Residents are being warned not to turn to predatory loan sharks to solve Christmas money worries.

Staff at ‘I Care Knowsley, a main provider of domiciliary care in Huyton, Halewood, and Cronton, are unleashing their inner elf in aid of Alzheimer’s Society – and they want you to get involved in the festive fundraising campaign.

Knowsley Council’s Public Health team has secured just over £372,000 of funding to target alcohol related issues for parents.

Political leaders from Knowsley Council have today backed a specialist centre based at St Helens Hospital to be chosen as a future ‘Hub’ for cancer care in the region. 

It’s all going on in Huyton. Find out how ‘the village’ is being improved.

If you’re aged between 40 and 74 then it’s time to find out about your free NHS Health Check.

Plans for the regeneration of 12 hectares of public open space in Huyton are being shared with the community in order to gather comments and feedback.

The Local Government Boundary Commission has approved the recommendations of a Community Governance Review of Parish and Town Councils.

Knowsley’s Open Art Exhibition – an annual showcase of visual art created by the talented people of Knowsley – is now open in Kirkby Gallery.

Saturday 1 December is World AIDS Day, an international event dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS and HIV epidemic across the globe and mourning the loss of those who have died from the disease.

A magical and funny show ideal for children between three and six and their grown ups is coming to Huyton Library.

Meet Dave Taylor, Kirkby Market’s brilliant Trader of the Month for December 2018.

As we approach the festive season a drive to reduce drunkenness is underway in Knowsley and across the region.