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Today, Wednesday 18 November, marks the start of UK Disability History Month and Knowsley Council is using this as an opportunity to remind residents in the borough with visible or invisible disabilities that if they experience hate crime they are not alone and are encouraged to report it.

This week (16-20 November 2020) is National Safeguarding Adults Week aiming to raise awareness of adult abuse and the role we can all play in helping to prevent it.

Knowsley Family and Community Education (FACE) service has been awarded £40,000 to support learners who are most digitally excluded.

In the lead up to the Halloween and Bonfire period, local businesses in Knowsley are reminded to Stop. Think Do the right thing and be aware of waste disposal regulations.

Your Housing Group has announced that work will start later this month on a £37m housing development that will create 266 new homes and transform the gateway to Kirkby. 

In order to facilitate some external works to support the new retail development in Kirkby town centre, the multi-storey car park based on Norwich Way will be temporarily closed for four weeks from Monday, 12 October.

A change in Blue Badge eligibility criteria last year resulted in a surge of additional applications to Knowsley Council throughout the pandemic.

At one minute past midnight tonight, new Covid-19 restrictions will come in to place that will make the already perilous…

Knowsley Council has taken a major step forward in its ambitious development plans for Huyton Village Centre by submitting a planning application for the former ‘The Venue’.

As part of Knowsley Council’s commitment to promote responsible dog ownership and through this build better and safer communities, its Environmental Health team are inviting residents to take part in an online consultation.

Knowsley Council is taking action to stop the spread of the virus and this includes stopping visitors to care homes with immediate effect.

Telegraph Way car park in Kirkby Town Centre will reopen on Saturday 29 August 2020.

Plans are underway to improve the condition of the roads across Knowsley. The works will take place across all types…

As part of the phased reopening of leisure facilities across the Borough, residents can now have access to more leisure facilities

With the summer holidays almost drawing to a close, families across Knowsley are preparing for the start of the new school term in September.

Let us all take time to remember the 75th anniversary of VJ Day on Saturday 15 August 2020.

If you are collecting A Level results today, here’s what you need to know, and where to get advice about next steps.

In addition to the ongoing construction of the new retail development in Kirkby town centre, work has also started this week on a range of transport and pedestrian safety schemes which will improve transport links and accessibility to support the new retail development.

Thanks to Knowsley Council’s CCTV control room, Merseyside Police arrested a 29 year old man early this morning (Tuesday 11 August) for the theft of 2 bikes in Huyton.

The Halsnead Garden Village employment development has secured a further £4m of Government funding for Tritax Symmetry’s development.

Police are appealing for information following the burglary of a large number of bikes in the early hours of Sunday morning (9 August).

Partners across Knowsley have come together to work with residents, businesses and local communities to help build a stronger, healthier Knowsley and ensure that the borough’s town centres and amenities are safe to once again visit and enjoy.

Knowsley Council has had reports of shoppers in our town centres being approached by people impersonating council officials and attempting to issue £10 fines if they are not wearing a mask.

This week the Crime and Communities Team visited The Spinney and Waterpark Drive, Stockbridge Village following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area.

More foundations have been laid and steelwork is progressing for the new units on the retail development site in Kirkby town centre.

Knowsley Council is clamping down on people who litter by doubling the Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) for littering from £75 to £150

This week the Crime and Communities Team visited Westhead Avenue and Westhead Walk in Kirkby. Residents in the area will be aware of a recent stabbing and reports of other criminal incidents that are currently being investigated.

This week the Crime and Communities Team visited the Paramount Estate in Huyton, focusing on Rowan Grove and Willow Avenue.

Farmer Olly Harrison’s floral tribute to the NHS is now in full bloom at his farm in Tarbock, Prescot.

If you have a loved one in a care home, we’re sure you’re very keen to visit them. But for their safety, non-essential visits are still not permitted.

There is a range of support to help prevent you getting into Council Tax debt. Here’s how we can help you avoid arrears and offer support if you are struggling financially.

The coronavirus pandemic and resulting social distancing guidelines has meant that Knowsley’s Crime and Communities Team ‘Walkabout Wednesday’ haven’t been…

Alt Bridge School in Huyton has been awarded the prestigious Wellbeing Award.

Yew Tree Primary Academy in Halewood has once again retained the prestigious Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) for the third year in a row – Flagship status – following an online review in May.

As lockdown restrictions continue to lift and the weather gets warmer, we are reminding our communities to continue to take precautions to help prevent burglary.

This week the Crime and Communities Team visited two areas of the borough to tackle issues of anti-social behaviour.

Following recent incidents of vandalism against buses in Kirkby, Knowsley Council has joined forces with Merseyside Police, Stagecoach and the Travelsafe Partnership to appeal to residents for information.

Knowsley Youth Mutual (KYM) is relaunching as Vibe, with a new brand and a new approach to youth services.

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…

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.

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.

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 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…