Need to know

If you experience a power cut, or have information about an electrical fault, it is now easier than ever to report the problem.

Find out which roads are closed in Knowsley in the coming days and weeks.

If someone you know wants to get online but needs help, there is support out there, including IT courses and public computers, to help them in Knowsley.

Paying your council tax is even easier, thanks to a new app which allows you to make payments to Knowsley Council using your smartphone or tablet.

Did you know, you can now apply online for your housing benefit or and Council Tax reduction you are entitled to?

Knowsley’s Cabinet and full Council met this week (29 June 2016) to consider a range of reports. Here is a summary of the decisions made.

The results are in: Find out how Knowsley voted in the EU Referendum.

Answers to key questions about the provision of A Levels in Knowsley.

As part of child safety week, we take a look at some top tips to help protect young people from harm at home and out and about.

Do you have an issue you want to report to the council – such as flytipping, a broken streetlight or your bin not being collected? Here’s how to do it online.

Next time you need to contact Knowsley Council – whether to report an issue, pay a bill, book or apply for something – why not see if you can do it online?

Private fostering is when a child lives with somebody other than their parents or a close relative. If that is the case for your child, did you know you must inform the local council?

Would you like to understand more about dementia, and how you can support the people affected by it? We have some top tips as part of Dementia Awareness Week.

Are you eligible for free childcare for your two-year-old?

Live updates from the count as the results come in from the Knowsley local elections.

We all have a responsibility to help keep children and young people safe – but would you recognise the signs which could suggest child sexual exploitation?

You must be on the electoral register by 18 April if you want to be able to vote in May’s local elections. Find out how…

Microchipping your dog is now a legal requirement. Find out what you need to do to prevent losing your pet – and avoid a £500 fine.

Free sessions offering advice on benefits or money matters are now being held at Northwood Community Centre.

Each week we look at one of your commonly asked questions. This week: how to report a missed bin collection.

Leisure services in Knowsley are being protected for the future, thanks to the creation of a new ‘not for profit’ organisation to run them.

KHT are no longer operating out of any of the council’s One Stop Shops – here’s how to get in touch when you need to.

Don’t forget to make the most of your blue bin to make recycling your garden waste really easy.

Already a keen recycler? Take a look at this handy list for inspiration to help you reduce waste everywhere in your home…