Knowsley Council is celebrating and saying “thank you” to the Chairs and members of their employee networks on National Day for Staff Networks, which takes place on 13 May 2026.
The National Day for Staff Networks is the world’s only nationwide day dedicated to recognising networks / resource groups and the incredible value they add to the workplace. The day aims to celebrate and recognise the contributions, experiences, and insight of colleagues, and to encourage collaboration and support.
This year’s theme, #UnitingForEquity, focuses on collective action, bringing together staff networks, and leaders to challenge inequality, amplify diverse voices, and create meaningful, lasting change.
The council has a number of established employee networks – set up by employees for employees. They provide opportunities to discuss issues, provide invaluable support from colleagues as well as providing opportunities to inform and influence the council’s policies and procedures.
The networks have been instrumental in helping to organise events and shape policies including organising the first Knowsley Pride event last year, supported residents in Knowsley by arranging Food Bank collections, produced a “Here for Good” film about the history of black families in Knowsley, helped to develop the carer’s passport as well as being instrumental in the development of the Menopause Policy.
The council currently has:-
- AdaptABLE Disability Network
- a Carers’ Forum
- The Changies Men’s Support Group
- an KLGBTQ+ Forum
- a Multi-Faith and Belief Group
- a Neuro Diversity Network
- a United in Diversity Network
- WOW Women’s network, who also run Menopause Café’s
- a Youth Employment Network
You can also hear from each network and their Chair in short film.