Need to know

Knowsley Youth Mutual (KYM) is relaunching as Vibe, with a new brand and approach to youth services on the 9th and 10th July 2020. Mutually led by young people and staff, Vibe continues KYM’s legacy of providing a crucial service to Knowsley’s youth.

During the Walkabout with Merseyside Police, the team issued letters to residents to offer reassurance that their concerns are being addressed and urging the local community to share any information they may have that can help the team and Merseyside Police take robust action.

We set out the facts behind the application to build a new Aldi in Huyton, on the site of the former Huyton Cricket Club.

Thanks to local community feedback and information shared with Knowsley’s Crime and Communities Team and Merseyside Police, a full closure order has now been granted on a property in Huyton.

Phase one of the work has seen new cameras fitted while also upgrading existing cameras. Further work is also planned over the coming weeks to install additional cameras.

This weekend many residents across the borough will be relieved to see hairdressers and barbers re-opening. However, anyone who is visiting a hair establishment are reminded of the new measures in place to keep both staff and clients safe.

This week our Crime and Communities Team are supporting residents in Wyke Road, Prescot following recent incidents of attempted burglaries.

Residents are invited to take part in a survey and share their views on proposed improvements at Jubilee Park in Huyton.

Aldi have plans to bring a new supermarket to Huyton – and they want your views on their proposals.

Input from communities around Knowsley is being sought to help shape our Borough of Culture Year. Knowsley will become Borough…

People in Knowsley are being urged to remain cautious and strictly adhere to lockdown guidance as figures show the transmission rate in the region has risen above 1.

Authorities in the Liverpool City Region are urging the Government to keep its promise to do “whatever it takes” to support people through the Coronavirus pandemic.

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and the need to adhere to social distancing, the meeting took place online for the first time in the council’s history.

Local authorities in Merseyside are calling for people to remain vigilant and continue to stay home as much as possible, following national changes to the UK’s Coronavirus response. 

As Knowsley moves to adopt the national free school meals eligibility system families are urged to check and apply so they don’t miss out on means tested free school meals.

Families urged to check if they might be eligible for means tested free school meals support.

Residents aged over 70 and those eligible for a free flu jab, will be receiving a letter this week offering help & support from Knowsley Council and Knowsley CCG.

An important update for resident interested in the future of Whitakers Garden Centre and its current site in Prescot.

With everyone’s limited outdoor time so precious right now we’re appealing to dog owners to please pick up after your pet!

Knowsley Council is reiterating Merseyside Police’s advice on how to keep children safe online during the coronavirus pandemic.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, our bin collection crews are working hard to try and deliver a service as normal. Here’s how you can help.

Following months of financial difficulties, the high street rent-to-own retailer Brighthouse has announced its collapse. Here’s what you need to know.

If you are worried about how you’ll pay your Council Tax bills because of Coronavirus, the council has a number of ways in which it can help.

If you run a business that has had to be temporarily closed due to Government restrictions, we have some advice to help keep your premises safe.

In order to support residents who are ‘shopping local’ for essential supplies, the council has stopped all car parking charges in its town centres with immediate effect.

Sadly, Coronavirus scams are emerging. Here’s how to recognise one and avoid falling victim to it.

If you are worried about how you’ll pay your energy bill as a result of Coronavirus, or how you’ll get out to purchase top-ups for pre-payment meters, here’s the information you need.

If you need help with making a claim for Universal Credit or Employment Support Allowance, Knowsley FACE have set up remote Digital Support Sessions to support you. 

Here’s the latest information you need to know about Coronavirus, including any specific advice for Knowsley residents.

Councillors in Knowsley have agreed the budget for the coming financial year – and for the first time in 10 years, no cuts to services were on the agenda.

Green waste (blue bin) collections in Knowsley will start up again during the week beginning Monday, 2 March 2020.

Would you be willing to pay a few extra pence a week to pay for more frontline policing? That’s the question Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner is asking in her annual consultation.

Knowsley Council is committed to giving residents regular updates as work progresses to redevelop Kirkby Town Centre. Here are all the latest updated you need to know. 

Have you had an invitation for breast screening? Here’s what you need to know and where to find the mobile screening unit in Huyton.

Whatever you do, don’t ignore money worries. Get your New Year off to the best start by sorting out your finances.

If you are considering becoming a dog owner here are the top things to consider before you buy a new pet.

The results have been counted in the General Election 2019. Here’s how Knowsley voted.

More parking is available for shoppers in Kirkby, thanks to the early completion of a new temporary car park on the former St Chad’s clinic on St Chad’s Drive.

If you are unwell this winter, do you know where is the best place to go for medical advice and help?

We look at some of the cases that Knowsley’s specialist Domestic Abuse teams have supported with recently.

Do you know what constitutes domestic abuse – and how to spot the signs if it is happening to you?

At Cabinet on Wednesday, 20 November the decision was made to close The Venue in Huyton from 1 January 2020.

You may have noticed that the former Knowsley Dog Control and Environmental Enforcement service has re-branded itself on social media and online.

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.

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.

Find out when the Household Waste Recycling Centres in Huyton and Kirkby are open over the winter months.

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.