Need to know

If you are on Universal Credit (UC) and also receive a wage, did you know that your payment for December may be different to what you may be expecting?  

Knowsley Council’s new Crime & Communities team have been out in force this week working to reassure residents and discourage young people from being drawn into anti-social behaviour.

Work is currently underway on a Gleeson Homes housing development in the Woolfall Heath area of Huyton. We look at the background to the development.

If you want to be able to have your say in elections taking place either locally or nationally, you must be registered to vote. Here’s how to do it.

Knowsley’s green waste collection service will be suspended over the winter months so make sure you put out your blue bin for your final collection.

Flu season is around the corner – and vaccination remains the best way to protect against the potential serious harm it can cause.

Problem with rats? Here are some simple steps you can take to help prevent these unwanted pests coming into your home and garden.

As a result of improvements to Prescot Town Centre, eight Alder trees are being removed and replaced with new planting nearby. Here’s why.

It’s easy and free to become an accredited landlord in Knowsley – and it brings benefits for you and your tenants, too.

Councillors in Knowsley have been looking at the issue of pest control in the borough and making recommendations for the future.

A new video created by the council shows how it is responding to feedback from residents and businesses to regulate parking in the borough.

Leyland Street in Prescot will be limited to loading and unloading only between 8am and 6pm from Monday to Saturday.

There are many reasons to visit Prescot, with lots of new businesses opening recently, complimenting those already in the town. Here’s where you can park when you go.

The Stay Alive app is designed to help both those who are having suicidal thoughts and those who are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide.

Have you ever wondered what happens to your rubbish after it goes into the recycling bin? A free tour is your chance to find out!

Demolition of the former St Chad’s clinic on St Chad’s Drive, Kirkby, is set to get underway as part of the council’s plans for the town centre redevelopment.

A national day will pay respect and thanks to everyone working in our emergency services on Monday, 9 September.

As the date when the UK is due to leave the EU approaches, the Government has issued guidance to help individuals and businesses prepare.

Ahead of a planned improvements to key junctions leading to Kirkby Town Centre, works to improve a pedestrian crossing at Melling Drive begin this week.

The Forestry Commission is urging us to be on the lookout for signs of the toxic Oak Processionary Moth around trees in our region.

The results are in – and primary schools across Knowsley are celebrating another rise in performance at Key Stage 2.

World Anti-Counterfeiting Day takes place this year on Thursday 6 June 2019. Now in its twenty first year, it aims…

Residents are being urged to be extra vigilant following an increase in the North West of fraudsters offering ‘low cost Government loans’ – such loans do not exist. 

Key council positions, including Leader, Deputy Leader and Cabinet, were all agreed at the Annual Meeting of Knowsley Council on Friday.

Government changes to Pension Credit rules will affect pensioners with younger partners who make a new claim from 15 May 2019. From next month, pensioners who live with their partner as a couple will both need to be over pension age (currently set at 65) to make a new claim for Pension Credit.

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

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

Halsnead Garden Village is the largest development site in the Liverpool City Region, delivering new homes and employment. These frequently asked questions will help you to find out more about the development.

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

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

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

Don’t waste time waiting on the phone – see what you can do online at a time and place that suits you.

Following a public consultation, the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in the Westvale area of Kirkby has been extended for a further year – here’s what that means.

Councillors in Knowsley have confirmed that the council has been successfully able to balance its budget for next year, without having to make further cuts.

National Consumer Week is helping to raise awareness of our consumer rights when buying online.

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet meet on Wednesday, 21 November, 2018, at 5pm. Here’s our quick guide to what’s on the agenda. 

Those responsible for setting illegal fires in Knowsley on bonfire night, causing extensive damage, are being sought by the police.

Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them puts you and your family at risk.

Potentially unsafe trees have been removed from St Anne’s Road in Huyton – but will be replaced with new varieties later this year.

You can now park for even longer for the same price in town centres across Knowsley.

If you are having problems with rats, mice, wasps or other insects, you can book you pest control visit on a day and time and suit you. 

Knowsley Council has completed a review of the locations of buildings where children’s centre services are delivered, in order to protect the offer for local families.

Knowsley’s new Cabinet met for the first time since the local elections this Thursday, June 21, with a number of key items on the agenda. 

The Counter Terrorism Policing Unit has issued advice to people staffing or attending sporting events, concerts or festivals over the summer, ensuring they can enjoy themselves whilst staying safe.

A new campaign has launched across Knowsley that targets householder’s confusion about recycling – and aims to reduce ‘contamination’ (or putting items that can’t be recycled) in recycling collections.

Make sure you don’t fall victim by a scam – read these top tips and be ahead of the game.

A Dispersal Zone (Section 35 of the Crime and Policing Act 2014) will be operational in Kirkby town centre from…

Knowsley Council has a new leader following this afternoon’s Annual Meeting of the Council. Find out what’s new.

Public Health England (PHE) is reassuring women who missed their final breast screening due to an error that they will be offered a catch up screening in the next few months.

Follow all the action from the Knowsley borough elections count – as it happens – with our live blog.

Remember, if ever need a new bin, you can request one online.

Returning any community equipment you no longer need will help other people who really need it and it will help the NHS to save money.

There’s plenty of council services you can use online in the comfort of your own home – no need to wait on the phone or at a One Stop Shop.

Trading Standards are warning residents to be wary of a telephone scam.

Trading Standards officers are warning residents to be wary of cold callers offering to carry out work on their roof or gutters.

The Counter Terrorism Policing’s national campaign is encouraging the public to help tackle terrorism by reporting suspicious behaviour – find out some examples of suspicious behaviour.

From 3 April 2018, the times you can speak to the council’s One Stop Shop Advisors will be changing.

New investment in key local services and a higher Living Wage for the lowest-paid council staff are among the measures included in Knowsley Council’s budget for 2018/19.

A proposal to increase the precept payable for policing in Merseyside was “reluctantly” endorsed by the Merseyside Police and Crime Panel this week.

Soon, reporting missed bin collections can only be done online so find out how you can register to do so.

The Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner is holding a community roadshow in Knowsley this week as part of a consultation into funding the police.

Find out what council services you can use online, and what you can do if you don’t have computer access at home or if you want to improve your computer skills.

From Monday 20 November, part of the public car park at Mill Street in Prescot will be closed.

Councillors in Knowsley have given the green light to a major new retail scheme, including a large Morrisons supermarket, in Kirkby town centre.

Would you know what to do if you ever have a power cut or gas emergency? There’s some simple steps you can take to be more prepared for an emergency in the winter.

The latest road safety campaign by THINK! reminds people of the dangers of using a phone while driving – even a glance at your phone can cause you to miss important details about the road.

Provisional figures released by the Department for Education show the number of pupils gaining good GCSE results grew by more than 7% this year.

October 2017 is Tyre Safety Month and it’s a great time to brush up on your knowledge of looking after your tyres.

A new video, endorsed by celebrities, has been launched to help promote the message of ‘run, hide, tell’ in the event of a terrorist attack.

The new Live Well website provides a wealth of information about services which will help you and your family look after your health and stay well.

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet meet this week. Here’s our quick guide to what’s on the agenda.

It’s easy, quick and convenient to go make the switch to online billing when it comes to paying your council tax in Knowsley.

Joint plans to redevelop Liverpool Football Club’s Academy site and improve community facilities in Kirkby have been approved by Knowsley Council’s Planning Committee.

Are you taking up the extra hours of free childcare to commence in September 2017 but haven’t received your eligibility voucher code yet? Don’t worry, you can be given a temporary code.

If you ever find yourself in an emergency situation, having these apps already downloaded might be useful and could even save lives.

Mike Kearns, Labour Party Candidate, was today elected as the newest borough councillor.

People in Knowsley are being warned to avoid purchasing or drinking a potentially dangerous batch of fake-vodka, which may be in circulation in the region.

Don’t risk your life swimming in a reservoir. Find out the dangers.

Everything you want to know about fire safety in Knowsley.

A masterplan which sets out Knowsley Council’s ambition to create a new garden village, called Halsnead, has been approved by councillors.

Following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in London, Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has sought to reassure local people.

The Knowsley constituency result in the 2017 General Election.

Polling stations are open across Knowsley for you to cast your vote in the General Election 2017.

Key roles were assigned for the year ahead, including the Leader, Cabinet and Mayor for 2017/18.

Confused about the Liverpool City Region Mayor election? Have a look at the booklet and frequently asked questions document to find out more.

Knowsley Council has launched a consultation on a range of measures to promote responsible dog ownership in the borough.

Take a look at Merseyside Fire & Rescue’s top tips for protecting your home from arson attacks.

Find out the new opening times for your local One Stop Shop that will take effect from Monday 3 April 2017.

Councillors have tonight agreed a 3-year budget, which includes the £14.8m of savings it needs to make – as well as investment in projects which will help the borough thrive.

From reporting a pothole or flytipping, paying your Council Tax bill or booking a bulky rubbish collection or an appointment with the Registrar, you can do it all on the council’s website.

Please be aware of unofficial emails claiming to offer Council Tax refunds and requesting personal information.

From 1 March, there is new legislation and tougher penalties for using a handheld phone while driving. Find out more.

Council tax in Knowsley looks set to rise in order to help fund support for vulnerable and older people in the borough.

A new signalised junction is set to be introduced on Valley Road in Kirkby.

Following the closure of the National Wildflower Centre in Huyton, residents are being reassured that Court Hey Park and the groups who use it are not affected.

See the new helpful guide for new – and old – residents about council services on the council’s website.

A consultation into how the council can make another £17m of savings in the coming years has now closed.

Do you still have questions or concerns about the fire at Remondis in Prescot on Sunday 4 December? Here are the answers you need.

Remondis, the company whose premises was affected by fire in Prescot on Sunday, have confirmed that demolition work has begun on the Carr Lane site.

There have been some changes in the make-up of Knowsley Council’s Cabinet, which oversees the organisation’s Executive functions. Find out who’s who.