Knowsley Council’s Cabinet has tonight approved plans to create an Affordable Housing Access Fund, helping to address a key priority …
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Jonathan Jones has been appointed as Knowsley Council’s Executive Director (Children’s Services), and will take up the post in January …
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Information on cancer screening, symptoms and reducing cancer risks.
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Music is a huge part of Knowsley’s story and this will be celebrated once again with the return of the …
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The First Folio is the first collection of Shakespeare’s work that was collated and published in 1623.
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Knowsley’s refuse collection vehicles are driving awareness of free Health Checks as they travel around the borough.
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The UK’s largest container-based storage company has opened its first site in Merseyside. The move is part of a major …
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The striking sculptures have arrived at the new housing development on Bailey’s Lane.
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IntoUniversity is coming to Knowsley, providing educational support and development opportunities for 7 to 18 year olds.
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The adult COVID-19 and flu winter vaccination programmes are now underway.
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Make Huyton Village is inviting people interested in a creative studio space to come along for a tour and to …
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The events across Knowsley will celebrate the community’s love and appreciation of local green spaces.
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Working in partnership with Merseyside Police, Knowsley Council’s Trading Standards recently took part in an operation to stop the sale …
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Volair and the Knowsley Older People’s Voice has teamed up to tour the Borough, celebrating International Day of Older Persons, …
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Knowsley Health and Wellbeing Board recently provided an update on its progress in delivering the recommendations set out in the …
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A one-off funding pot has been allocated to support Knowsley’s Communities during the continued cost of living crisis throughout the …
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Merseyside Police have joined forces with the NSPCC’s Childline service to support young people in crisis. The initiative, which is …
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People across Merseyside are being asked to help shape a new strategy with the aim of reducing serious violence across …
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The Family Hub provides services that help give expectant parents and babies a great start to life and supporting parents …
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Charities and community groups across Merseyside can now apply for a share of a £200,000 funding pot designed to prevent …
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The issue of RAAC in school buildings is in the national media – here’s an update on the situation in …
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The Liverpool City Region is repeating its money saving, group buying scheme for energy-saving solar panels, battery storage & electric …
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Knowsley’s Road Safety team has launched a new campaign to highlight the dangers of crossing a road in front of …
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Make the time to have your blood pressure checked during Know your Numbers week.
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The council wants to better understand people’s views on Knowsley’s sexual health services.
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The funding will mean more people can get the right support when they need it.
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As we start a new academic year, children and young people are encouraged to have 100% school attendance and make …
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On Thursday 31 August the Greystone footbridge will be lit in purple to remember road crash victims and also to …
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Free football sessions in Prescot this summer has given local young people an opportunity to learn about teamwork and to …
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The ‘Your Voice, Your Decision’ campaign is raising awareness of the Lasting Power of Attorney – a legal document enabling …
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Knowsley residents will be able to access free liver screening at locations across the borough in September thanks to a …
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The exhibition captures a contemporary portrait of the town centre.
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The Coffee House will be officially opening its doors in Kirkby Town Centre tomorrow (Saturday 26 August 2023). This is …
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Today marks Ukrainian Independence Day, exactly 18 months after Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country. To show our support for …
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Congratulations to all the young people in Knowsley who have been collecting GCSE results this morning.
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Schoolchildren have featured in a poignant video to remind people about the power of community spirit following the tragic murder …
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Plan for a skills system which is responsive to business needs.
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Improvement works are continuing to progress at a number of key community facilities as part of the Halsnead Garden Village …
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Landmarks in Knowsley will be illuminated in coloured light this week to mark the one-year anniversary of the deaths of …
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Two Knowsley development projects have been shortlisted for the Future Ambition Award for the Liverpool City Region Property Awards.
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Residents in Halewood are being warned about people falsely representing a company offering energy efficiency upgrades to their home. Application …
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Did you know that regular exercise can boost work performance by around 15%? For many people, the easiest way to …
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Knowsley Council has ambitious plans for Huyton Village Centre and in order to ensure sites are ready for development, enabling …
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Equipmart has recently created a new showroom, modern office space and improved staff facilities.
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Across all subjects, a significant proportion of students have attained the highest Distinction/Distinction * and A/B grades.
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Young people in Knowsley collected their A Level, T Level, BTEC and other results on Thursday, 17 August 2023.
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Here is a round up of what’s been happening on site and the facts surrounding the ownership and running of …
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Friends Against Scams is a National Trading Standards Scams Team initiative which aims to protect and prevent people from becoming …
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Young people across Knowsley are collecting their A Level, BTEC, T Level and other results today.
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Continuing with our feature to profile different careers to help children and young make important decisions about their future career, …
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Prescot Town Centre was packed with thousands of visitors for a weekend of nonsense!
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Every day, millions of people across the UK are making a difference by volunteering. Each year, outstanding examples of this …
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There are simple steps you can take to protect yourself from bogus callers.
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Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has announced a further £50,000 pot of funding from the Youth Diversion Fund to keep thousands of …
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A resident who was supported by the Healthy Knowsley service has shared her story.
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Work is about to start on refurbishment of Kirkby’s Multi Storey Car Park.
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Knowsley is one of 75 local authority areas to benefit from a share of the Government’s £301.75m Family Hubs and …
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Volair Kirkby, on Cherryfield Drive in the town centre, has organised a free Community Open Day on Saturday 19 August …
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NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has confirmed changes to opening times for three pharmacies in Knowsley. The new opening times are:- …
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Apprenticeships are available in a wide range of careers, from Electrical Engineer, Joiner, Plumber and Plasterer to Planning Officer, Accountant, …
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The Knowsley Works team has been out and about across Knowsley supporting people into employment.
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Tips to help keep your sheds, garages and their contents, safe and secure.
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Artists, enthusiasts and businesses from the music community are invited to an event in Prescot aimed at helping to shape …
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The Food Standards Agency has issued new guidance on slush-ice drinks, advising that they should not be sold to children …
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On Thursday 10 August, a very special swimming event came to Volair in Huyton. Triple Olympic Champion swimmer, Adam Peaty …
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More than 15,000 people visited Court Hey Park last weekend to be part of the Knowsley Flower Show. Despite poor …
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Bowring Park has celebrated the opening of its new junior play area
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Knowsley Council is inviting expressions of interest from potential leaseholders for the soon to be refurbished Grade II listed building, …
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The town’s rich history is brought to life with iconic imagery from Kirkby photographer, John Wakefield.
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Domestic abuse can happen to anyone. It’s important that you know what the signs are and where to seek help …
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From September 2023 there are changes to who is eligible for the shingles vaccine.
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Come and see the Mucky Mountains Morris dancers performing in various locations around Prescot Town Centre on Saturday, 2 September …
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A consultation seeking views on Knowsley Council’s revised Extra Care Housing Allocations Policy is now underway. As part of Knowsley’s …
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Knowsley residents have a vital role to play in helping to tackle anti-social behaviour and criminal behaviour across the borough. …
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Knowsley Council has an ambitious 10 year development plan for Huyton with includes the delivery of a new mixed-use commercial …
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Change Grow Live (CGL) offer a range of help and support in Knowsley to residents who are struggling with drug …
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The Knowsley Works team will be travelling around the borough to support residents to find a job or a training …
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Knowsley Older People’s Voice (KOPV) celebrated its 20th anniversary last week and held a special AGM and members lunch to …
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There’s still time for your to help to develop a new public art trail in Huyton Village Centre. Knowsley Council …
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One of the housebuilders involved in the Halsnead Garden Village development is lending their support to the Knowsley Flower Show. …
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A masterplan has been developed based on feedback from park users and partners to help enhance the award-winning Court Hey …
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Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service has issued a safety warning around the lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes and e-scooters. On …
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Your feedback will be used to shape the development and delivery of Knowsley’s HIV Advice and Support Service in the …
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Knowsley’s iconic Owl and Pussy-cat sculptures have begun the second leg of their summer tour, this time taking up residence …
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Operation Limit is reminding motorists to drive responsibly.
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Continuing with our feature to profile different careers to help children and young make important decisions about their future career, …
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A Council meeting Notice of Motion has reaffirmed Knowsley’s opposition to the proposed closures of train ticket offices at Huyton, …
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Taking a trip in the car this summer? Make sure your tyres are safe! UK road safety charity, TyreSafe, has …
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The Council is supporting the “Face the Family” campaign, which calls for a new law to make offenders attend court …
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There are lots of free, fun activities at parks across Knowsley this summer.
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Whether it’s a summer fayre, community fun day, fun run, firework display or cycle race – no matter how big …
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Knowsley Council’s Children’s Scrutiny Committee on 20 July 2023 received an update on children in the Youth Justice System.
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Knowsley Council’s ongoing improvement of Kirkby Town Centre is due to take a further step forward over the coming weeks. …
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The national cultural project, ‘Picturing High Streets, will come to an end in Prescot at the end of August and …
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This Love Parks Week – 28 July to 6 August – we celebrate all there is to love in parks …
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There are a variety of reasons why someone may turn to drink or drugs, but it’s important to know that …
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Knowsley Council is continuing to tackle the anti-social and illegal use of scrambler bikes and motorbikes as part of the …
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Parents are being asked to check their children are fully up to date with their MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) …
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As part of its commitment to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in Knowsley, Knowsley Council has invested £650,000 in a …
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If you didn’t get the grades you had hoped for, it can be very difficult and might mean that your …