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It’s Love Parks Week (29 July – 5 August) when we celebrate our wonderful green spaces in Knowsley and the …

One Knowsley, the infrastructure body for the third sector in Knowsley, has worked tirelessly in the borough throughout the pandemic, …

It’s been confirmed that Liverpool’s UEFA Champions League cup will be on display at this Saturday’s Super Sports Day – …

Artwork from more than 300 Kirkby school pupils have been unveiled today at the site of the new £80m Headbolt …

Jake Johnson from Knowsley has been recognised by the High Sheriff of Merseyside for his achievements after thriving in a …

On Friday 15 July the Shakespeare North Playhouse opened to the public. Across the entire weekend the playhouse welcomed more …

Local students have swapped their school for the safari as part of a pioneering programme to help children with special …

Plans to extend Knowsley Cemetery to provide burial spaces for Knowsley residents for the next 100 years have been approved …

Funding from the Liverpool City Region Community Environment Fund will secure improvements to Mellor’s Pond in Whiston and support a …

Free lung health checks are being offered to people aged 55-74 who have ever smoked. Eligible patients in Roby, Prescot, …

A Kirkby community therapy garden has showcased the work it does during an event to mark the planting of 30 …

Earlier this year work began on the new £80m Headbolt Lane station in Kirkby. The new station will extend the …

As we approach the final GCSE exams, young people across Knowsley will be thinking about the next steps in their …

A new formal menswear store has opened in Huyton Village Centre. Suitable Attire, which opened in June, is based in …

Knowsley’s Cabinet has welcomed the success of the borough’s Corporate Plan (2017-2022) and set out the Council’s ongoing work to …

A prime site in Kirkby is set to benefit from £2.2m of investment. The site, which is the former Civic …

Nuvu Development Limited (part of Your Housing Group) has secured outline planning permission to construct new homes as part of …

Benetton recently opened the doors of its childrenswear store at 25 St Chad’s Parade in Kirkby Town Centre and is …

Kirkby Town Centre is opening its doors this week to another two new businesses.

Plans to restore the former Prescot Picture Palace cinema have taken another positive move forward as Knowsley Council has entered …

More than £160,000 in grants to community projects was agreed by councillors at a meeting of Knowsley’s Cabinet tonight.

An exciting new chapter has begun at Bowring Park, where a new operator has big plans to improve the park …

Kirkby Market has recently benefitted from a £50,000 investment from Knowsley Council, which has paid for a range of refurbishment …

Taxi drivers in Knowsley are supporting an initiative that will help women feel safe on a night out in our …

A council run home which offers short-break care for children in Knowsley has been graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted.

The Knowsley Better Together Board today (15 March 2022) received an update on the progress made on the Knowsley 2030 …

A new Benetton childrenswear store opened its doors today (Thursday 10 March 2022) at 25 St Chad’s Parade in Kirkby …

The Leader of Knowsley Council, Cllr Graham Morgan and Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram were on-hand to see work …

Knowsley Council has been investing in the future of Bowring Park, including a loan to the company that will run …

A new initiative has been launched in Knowsley to help women and girls feel safer on a night out in …

Knowsley’s New Dawn programme – which opened its year as the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture – has been …

Following the success of their businesses in Prescot and Aigburth, Doogle Donuts are expanding into Kirkby. In the coming weeks, …

This article was last updated on 3 October 2023 In December 2021, Knowsley Council granted planning permission for a new …

The next phase of Knowsley Council’s development plans for Kirkby Town Centre have taken another step forward with the appointment …

The Wellpoint Kiosk is a self-service health kiosk based at Huyton Library until the end of March.

This article was updated on 29 September 2022 In March 2020, the Council asked the Kirkby community “What makes a …

Home Bargains has today opened a new 25,600 feet2 store on the new retail development in Kirkby Town Centre.  The …

At tonight’s Council meeting, the Leader of Knowsley Council highlighted a number of significant achievements and milestones reached over the …

Kirkby lights up for the start of Knowsley’s year as Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture

Knowsley Council has agreed to invest a further £50,000 in Kirkby Town Centre after approving a refurbishment package for Kirkby …

Business is booming at a Kirkby town centre travel agent saved from closure along with the jobs of its six …

A further £1.660m of investment for Kirkby Town Centre has been approved at Knowsley Council’s Cabinet meeting tonight (Thursday 13 …

Knowsley Council has ambitious housing plans to grow the Borough as well as ensuring that existing and potential residents have …

Think Ahead’s mental health social work training programme offers opportunities to those looking to make a real difference to people …

Two Knowsley projects have been shortlisted for a prestigious Liverpool City Region (LCR) Culture and Creativity Award 2021. The LCR …

The new Morrisons superstore in Kirkby Town Centre has welcomed thousands of shoppers since it opened eight weeks ago and …

#RightToTheNight is the new initiative to ensure the safety of women & girls at night in Knowsley.

Knowsley Council has granted planning permission for a new station at Headbolt Lane in Kirkby. The decision was made at …

GMI Construction Group PLC has heralded the completion of a significant package of works it has been undertaking since January …

Primary school children in Kirkby have contributed to a special piece of artwork welcoming visitors to the Town Centre. The …

Find out more about your rights as an unpaid carer and the practical support available this Carers Rights Day, 24 …

You can now watch Knowsley Council’s meetings live online – find out when the next meeting is and how to …

Knowsley Council is continuing to make excellent progress against its Corporate Plan priorities. Hundreds of jobs have been created, major …

Knowsley Council made the bold decision to purchase Kirkby Town Centre in November 2019 and in just two years: A …

A new outdoor learning space has been opened adjacent to Kirkby Church of England Primary School with the support of …

Knowsley Council recently submitted a £20m bid to the Government’s Levelling Up fund to help to accelerate its ambitious 10 …

The new retail development in Kirkby is expected to create around 500 permanent new jobs once it is fully open. …

Morrisons opened a new supermarket in Kirkby today, with the creation of 275 new jobs in full and part-time roles. …

Knowsley Council’s Leader (Councillor Graham Morgan) and Chief Executive (Mike Harden), Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor (Steve Rotheram) and the …

King George V Playing Fields, (Brownsfield), Prescot is the latest park in Knowsley to be awarded a prestigious Green Flag. …

Knowsley Council continues to invest in improvement projects to help the borough recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council invested …

Knowsley’s Cabinet has given the go-ahead to appoint Oneday, a company specialising in partnerships aimed at creating thriving public and …

The United Colors of Benetton will be opening their doors in Kirkby Town Centre over the coming months. The global …

Advice on helping your dog through what can be quite a stressful time in the lead up to Halloween and …

This weekend, everyone is invited to step back in time to celebrate Prescot’s rich heritage and enjoy an array of …

A new Morrisons petrol station has opened in Kirkby Town Centre – it is located adjacent to the new 45,000 …

Parents and carers in Knowsley can find out about digital mental health support for children and adults by signing up …

Work will commence next week on a highways improvement scheme at the Glovers Brow, Kirkby Row and Whitefield Drive junction …

Knowsley Council is helping to raise awareness of and celebrate the first ever ‘T Level Week’, which is being coordinated …

The rejuvenation of one of the earliest cine-variety houses in the country has taken a major step forward with the …

Local MP Marie Rimmer visited Prescot on Friday 17 September to participate in a community photography project and learn about …

Tex-Mex chain Taco Bell is the latest business to open its doors in Kirkby Town Centre today.

As part of Knowsley Council’s development plans, the Kirkby Town Centre CCTV network has been extended and modernised in response …

With temperatures rising this week, follow our tips to make sure you keep yourself, and those around you, safe and …

Morrisons has started work on the fitout of its new store in Kirkby which is due to open later this …

A young Kirkby resident was delighted to help launch the opening of the town centre’s new KFC restaurant on Saturday …

KFC has arrived in Kirkby and opened the doors of its brand-new restaurant for the first time today (Saturday 10 …

Knowsley Council are joining Knowsley’s local policing team in urging residents to be especially vigilant when it comes to looking …

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet Members visited Kirkby’s retail development recently for some “sneak peaks” inside a number of the new units …

Two socially engaged photographers with an interest in community engagement have been selected as Prescot’s photographers in residence. Their work …

Knowsley Council’s significant progress in delivering against its existing priorities and addressing the immediate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are …

The new Morrisons superstore is now a prominent feature in Kirkby Town Centre, as progress continues to be made on …

GMI Construction together with St Modwen has announced that it has made a donation to Kirkby C of E Primary …

Primary school pupils from Kirkby have been using their artistic skills to welcome visitors to the town centre. To celebrate …

Kirkby Town Centre is now seeing the benefits start to emerge from a multi-million pound transformation. A new retail development …

The new retail development in Kirkby Town Centre is expected to create around 500 jobs once completed. The first new …

Shoppers and visitors have been welcomed back to Knowsley’s town centres following further easing of COVID restrictions last week (commencing …

In November 2019, Knowsley Council took ownership of Kirkby Town Centre.  In less than two years, so much has been …

Further photos have been issued showing the extensive progress which is being made on the new retail development in Kirkby …

A Kirkby business owner who moved into a larger unit in Kirkby Shopping Centre says the expansion has gone better …

Every year on April 28th, International Workers’ Memorial Day is commemorated around the world.

Knowsley Council joins Knowsley’s local policing team in urging residents to be especially vigilant when it comes to looking after …

Proof of Prescot becoming a property hot spot can be found with new homes in the town selling out a …

Prescot is one of only six places in the country selected to be part of a major cultural programme launched …

The Met Office warning of cold weather has been extended until Monday, 4 December.

This year has been a very challenging year for everyone, but, despite the pandemic, Knowsley Council is continuing to deliver …

A time-capsule filled with Liverpool FC memorabilia has been buried at the site of its new Training Centre in Kirkby, …

The council’s green waste (blue bin) collection service will be suspended over the winter months. There will be no blue …

Knowsley Council’s Planning Committee (5 November 2020) has granted approval for a cinema scheme in Kirkby town centre. The planning …

Significant progress is being made on the new retail development in Kirkby town centre.