Save the date – Knowsley Business Awards are back after a two-year absence due to the pandemic.
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With shops relocating or opening up, new food and drink outlets and an engaging events programme, there are lots of reasons to visit Huyton Village Centre.
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An exciting new chapter has begun at Bowring Park, where a new operator has big plans to improve the park and its golf offer.
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Knowsley is an area rich with history and with over 100 listed buildings and 15 conservation areas offering statutory protection…
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The Knowsley Better Together Board today (15 March 2022) received an update on the progress made on the Knowsley 2030…
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Home Bargains are about to open a brand new, larger store in Kirkby – creating 40 jobs and safeguarding an existing 25. Here’s what to expect…
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Jobs and investment have been secured for the long term after it was confirmed that Ford’s Halewood plant has been chosen to lead the production of the company’s pioneering ‘e-drive’ transmissions product.
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The rejuvenation of one of the earliest cine-variety houses in the country has taken a major step forward with the…
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The money from Knowsley Council will help attract more customers into town centres and support Knowsley businesses to create jobs.
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Plans for a new creative managed workspace at Cockpit House in Prescot have taken a major step forward. Specialist conservation-accredited…
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Two socially engaged photographers with an interest in community engagement have been selected as Prescot’s photographers in residence. Their work…
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As part of the Council’s ambitious 10 year development plan for Huyton Village Centre, a number of outdated and empty…
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Work on a new £15.1m extra care development in Stockbridge Village has completed with tenants now enjoying their new homes.…
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A string of thriving bars and restaurants have now opened in Huyton Village – here’s what’s new… and what’s still to come!
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Knowsley Council has been awarded an £80,000 grant from Historic England as part of the Prescot High Street Heritage Action…
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The Shakespeare North Trust has announced the appointment of Melanie Lewis as Chief Executive of The Shakespeare North Playhouse. Melanie,…
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Kirkby Gallery is set to re-open to the public on Monday 17 May following further easing of the Government’s COVID-19…
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There’s now a once in a lifetime opportunity for an operator who is interested in bringing the former Prescot Picture Palace back to life.
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Proof of Prescot becoming a property hot spot can be found with new homes in the town selling out a…
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Global car manufacturer Ford has taken full control of its transmission production facility in Halewood – Getrag Ford. Getrag was…
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Plans for a substantial new residential development in Knowsley have moved forward with the approal of three major planning applications.
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New and bespoke signage has been installed around Prescot to welcome people into the town.
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The funding, from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, will support the second phase of Knowsley Council’s regeneration of Kirkby Town Centre.
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A plan to accelerate the transformation of Huyton Village Centre has been agreed by councillors.
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Mexican restaurant chain Taco Bell is the latest big name to confirm it will be opening in Kirkby as part of the council’s town centre redevelopment.
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The Prescot theatre has been given extra support as part of funding designed to protect the UK’s culture and heritage sector from the economic impact of COVID-19.
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Market Place in Prescot has been named as a Regional Finalist in the 2021 Civic Trust Awards. The Civic Trust…
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Christmas lights are shining out in the borough’s town centres as shops, cafes and restaurants prepare to partially reopen when lockdown ends.
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The Shakespeare North Playhouse and BBC One’s The One Show have revealed the finalists of their As you Write It – Your play On Stage playwriting competition.
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A time-capsule filled with Liverpool FC memorabilia has been buried at the site of its new Training Centre in Kirkby, to mark the official opening.
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Works to create new and improved paths and walkways at Court Hey Park have now been completed, thanks to £94,000 of funding grants from Veolia, the Mersey River Trust and Viridor Credits, in partnership with the Friends of Court Hey Park.
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Residents are being invited to have their say on proposals to bring improvements to Millbrook Park Millennium Green in Kirkby. There’s an online survey for those wanting to get involved in the consultation.
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Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority is now taking bookings for a limited number of vans to visit its Household Waste Recycling Centres at Huyton and Kirkby.
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The redevelopment of Kirkby Town Centre has taken another step forward, as planning permission goes in for a much-anticipated cinema complex.
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BBC ONE’S The One Show, along with The Shakespeare North Playhouse, has launched an exciting new playwriting competition for young people called As You Write It – Your Play on Stage, backed by Lady Anne Dodd, widow of comedian Sir Ken Dodd.
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£50,000 of funding from the Government’s ‘Pocket Parks’ funding programme will bring a range of improvements to Halewood Park and St Chad’s Gardens in Kirkby.
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This week is ‘Shop Local’ week and we’re all being encouraged to support our local retailers.
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Earlier this year, you were asked what you’d like to see in Kirkby Town Centre in the future. Here’s what you said – and what the council is going to do about it.
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A further £3.3m investment has been confirmed, and images released showing how the new station might look.
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The first planning application to build family homes as part of the creation of a Garden Village near Whiston, have been approved by councillors in Knowsley.
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A masterplan for an exciting new residential development East of Halewood has been approved by councillors in Knowsley.
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Aldi have plans to bring a new supermarket to Huyton – and they want your views on their proposals.
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Steelworks are now being put in place on site as part of the construction of Kirkby’s new town centre retail development.
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To support the on-going construction of the retail development in Kirkby Town Centre, changes to some car parks have been introduced.
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As part of an ‘unlocking place potential’ visit, the Task Force team visited Huyton to review the council’s plans for the Village Centre.
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As part of the redevelopment of Kirkby, the council has purchased Knowsley Community College’s site to allow them to move into the heart of the town centre.
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Halsnead Garden Village – the largest combined housing and employment site in the Liverpool City Region has received further funding from the Government.
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Here’s how the £1 million from the Metro Mayor’s Town Centre Fund will be used in Huyton and Prescot.
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Leading lights from the world of theatre and the arts, as well as prominent politicians, gathered in London to lend their support to Knowsley’s new Shakespeare North Playhouse.
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The former Thomas Cook shop in Huyton Village has reopened, employing the same staff but now as part of Hays Travel.
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There’s a lot going on in Huyton Village – here’s what’s new, and what to look forward to in 2020…
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There’s now yet another reason to visit Huyton Village to shop or socialise as the town centre welcomes the latest new venture to open, The Coffee House.
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Knowsley Council are looking to appoint a managing agent at Bowring Park to ensure its future success and sustainability.
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This week sees work begin on site in Kirkby Town Centre on the long-awaited retail development.
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Following the announcement that Knowsley Council has purchased St Modwen’s assets in Kirkby town centre, there is more good news for the town.
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A unique art project transformed an empty shop unit in Huyton into a spectacular display using the latest digital technology.
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Huyton Village enjoyed an event filled with festive food and drink as well as live entertainment as it got its Christmas celebrations underway at November’s Huyton Live event.
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Knowsley Council’s Cabinet has officially awarded Kier Construction Ltd the main construction contract to complete the landmark Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot.
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St Mark’s in Halewood has retained its ‘Good’ Ofsted rating meaning 88% of the borough’s primary schools are now rated as ‘Good’ or above.
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Improvements to Acornfield Plantation including new bridges, seating and restoration of the pond, will get underway after £75,000 of funding was secured.
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More than 11,000 revellers turned out to see Prescot switch on the town’s biggest and best ever Christmas lights.
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Knowsley Council has confirmed that it has reached a final agreement with St Modwen to acquire the company’s assets in Kirkby Town Centre.
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Urbano Chiringuito has been specially invited to attend a national competition for beer pouring following visits from industry mystery shoppers.
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This year’s Prescot Christmas lights will truly be the biggest and best ever – and will see even more of the streets illuminated for Christmas than ever before.
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The first section of Huyton Village to be transformed with a contemporary makeover of the shop fronts is now complete.
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The popular Huyton Live events will return to the village twice more this year – with a festive flavour and all the usual food, drink and entertainment!
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Shakespeare North Playhouse makes headlines in Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Even more shops in Huyton Village are set to get a makeover as part of the ongoing development of the town’s shopping centre.
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More good news for Prescot as it was named as one of the high streets set to benefit from funding though Historic England’s Heritage Action Zone initiative.
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Housing building in Knowsley is having a positive impact on the local economy and is creating thousands of local jobs, too, according to a new report.
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Knowsley is making good progress towards its Growth Plan, which aims to see thousands of new homes built in the borough.
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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.
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Prescot has another new addition to its thriving food and drink scene as The Lord Strange Bar and Restaurant has now opened its doors.
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Plans are afoot for major improvements to Prescot Station, to make it more accessible for users and provide an easier connection to the town centre.
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Halsnead Garden Village has moved another step closer as Knowsley Council’s Cabinet agreed the £12m funding from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority for major transport improvements.
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Highways improvements will begin soon as the first part of a development which will bring an Aldi and other outlets to vacant land in Huyton.
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El Pueblo will open later in the summer offering a menu bursting with tempting tapas, craft ales and gin.
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Huyton Live offers great street food, drinks, live entertainment as well as craft stalls selling unique, handcrafted goods.
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A new partnership is helping to ensure people in Knowsley enjoy the maximum possible benefits from major developments taking place here.
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There’s lots of exciting updates for Huyton Village Centre this month. Firstly, based on the popular Foodie Friday event last…
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Groundworks have commenced on an exciting new residential development of 154 high quality new build homes on Knowsley Lane in Huyton.
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Halsnead Garden Village is receiving funding from government to help deliver new homes.
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The LCR Pride Foundation, of which Knowsley is part, has revealed plans to bid to host the 2026 Gay Games here in the Liverpool City Region.
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East of Halewood is an exciting new residential development of high-quality housing in a semi-rural setting.
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St. Modwen has moved to reassure Kirkby residents that the company remains committed to its Kirkby town centre regeneration plans.
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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.
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Knowsley’s Halsnead Garden Village has been named as a finalist in the category for Excellence in Plan Making Practice the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence 2019.
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A new Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant – Eton Place – is opening in Huyton Village.
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Knowsley Council recently asked for the view of people who visit, live or work in Huyton Village to share their views on how they would like the village centre to look over the coming years.
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Funding from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority will help create the Halsnead Garden Village development in Knowsley, which could create nearly 1,600 homes and 1,000 jobs.
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Walking and cycling to work in Kirkby is about to get easier, thanks to a scheme which will provide an off-road pedestrian and cycle route through to Knowsley Business Park North.
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Congratulations to this well-loved Knowsley bakery, who’ve just scooped one of the oldest trophies in baking!
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An action plan which will help increase the employability of people living in the Liverpool City Region has been officially launched at an event in Knowsley.
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It’s all going on in Huyton. Find out how ‘the village’ is being improved.
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Plans for the regeneration of 12 hectares of public open space in Huyton are being shared with the community in order to gather comments and feedback.
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Knowsley Council’s Planning Committee has given the green light for high quality new homes to be built in Roby.
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A World War One naval diary and photograph collection held in Knowsley’s archive will be conserved and made accessible for…
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Key investors involved in Kirkby town centre’s development were on site today discussing the finer details of the new Morrisons store’s design and layout.
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Golfers will be teeing off on Bowring Park Golf Course once again after Knowsley Council stepped in to keep the course open.
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The leader of Knowsley Council has welcomed the launch of a new community of family homes in Prescot, which will transform a brownfield site delivering new homes for the town.
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