Knowsley Town Council News
Help to manage your money
Help to manage your money The Knowsley Offer consultation, which was carried out over the Summer of 2022, identified that the cost of living was having a major (or at least some) impact on the majority of respondents. The findings from the consultation have...
Visit the Living Well Bus
Visit the Living Well Bus today (25/5) 10.30am to 4pm Leach Croft Car Park, Stockbridge Village No Appointment needed.
Hillside Neighbourhood Centre
Grub Hub open Tuesday and Wednesday 10pm till 4pm ...Get down and get your fresh veg and meat products and do a bargain shop.
The Littlewoods of Stockbridge Association
The Junior Rangers had a great morning making Bird Boots, sounds strange but it was a unique idea of one of our leaders and the kids were delighted. They used old boots and wellies that were mounted onto wooden bases with small roofs over the top and a wooden medallion with their names on, they were then put up...
Knowsley Better together Fact sheet
On Friday 10 February 2023, a protest against the housing of asylum seekers at the Suites Hotel in Kirkby descended into acts of violence, criminal damage, and disorder. Those involved in the disorder on the evening equated to a small minority of people, who do not represent Knowsley and its residents. Following the incident, a large amount of misinformation has...
Funding available for Eurovision celebrations
Funding available for Eurovision celebrations This May, Liverpool will host the Eurovision Song Contest. The event should be led by last year’s winners – Ukraine – but due to the ongoing invasion, the UK will host the competition on their behalf. The Eurovision Festival will land in Liverpool on Monday 1 May and...
National Child Exploitation Awareness Day
National Child Exploitation Awareness Day – 18 March 2023 Knowsley Council and partners are helping to raise awareness of child exploitation as part of National Child Exploitation Day which takes place on 18 March. It’s important that people know what the signs are and what to do if they...
From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.
Voter ID requirement From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections. This will apply to: Local elections Police and Crime Commissioner elections UK parliamentary by-elections Recall petitions From October 2023 it will also apply to UK General elections. If you don't have accepted photo ID, you...
Stronger Communities Fund helps 27 local projects
Stronger Communities Fund helps 27 local projects Knowsley Council’s Cabinet have approved the allocation of more than £220,000 to help local groups and organisations to provide ‘effective support to those in need’ – one of the three key priorities in the Knowsley Council Plan 2022-2025. Organisations...
Simonswood Medical Waste Disposal Facility – Update
Simonswood Medical Waste Disposal Facility – Update With two months having passed since a controversial application for a medical waste disposal facility in Simonswood was considered by Lancashire County Council, Knowsley Council remains opposed to the development – and has issued an update for residents. Prior to Lancashire County Council’s Development Control...
Recruitment campaign comes to Kirkby
Recruitment campaign comes to Kirkby The campaign to boost the number of social care workers in Knowsley has come to Kirkby. Knowsley’s Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Cllr Del Arnall and staff from the council’s social care teams hosted a recruitment roadshow in the busy car park at...
Community Funding - In partnership with Veolia
£165,000 fund launched to help community groups reduce, reuse and recycle A share of £165,000 is up for grabs to help community groups make the Liverpool City Region a cleaner and greener place. The funding - made available via the Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority and Veolia Community Fund 2023/24 – is for community and voluntary groups, schools and not-for-profit organisations,...
Knowsley to benefit from much-needed affordable bungalows
Knowsley to benefit from much-needed affordable bungalows Seven modern and affordable homes have been completed in Stockbridge Village, Knowsley, bringing more greatly sought-after bungalows to the area. Built by progressive social landlord ForHousing, the homes will provide sheltered accommodation for over-55s at an affordable rent, this means rates will be no more...
Cost of living support
Cost of living support We know that the extra costs of food and essentials and the rising domestic energy prices are adding significant pressures to household budgets for many people in Knowsley. But there is help and support available to help you with essentials such as food, help with energy costs (prepayment...
Find a Warm Hub in Knowsley
Find a Warm Hub in Knowsley There’s an increasing number of Warm Hubs operating in Knowsley, providing friendly spaces where people can be warm and safe. They can also enjoy refreshments, have social interaction with others and receive information on a number of initiatives and support. Warm Hubs have been created to...
UKSPF ‘Digital connectivity for local community facilities’ grants programme
UKSPF ‘Digital connectivity for local community facilities’ grants programme – Round 1 application process now open Deadline 5pm Monday 13 February 2023 The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s (LCR CA’s) local investment plan for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) programme - the UK’s successor to EU Structural funds - includes a grants programme focussed on Digital Connectivity for...
Community Road Show
The Volair Community Roadshow is coming to Stockbridge Village this week. Residents can go along to access a range of help, support and information on physical & mental wellbeing, healthy lifestyles and more.
Road Works
Junction Improvement at Copplehouse Lane, Fazakerley On Sunday 8 January 2023, work will start to improve the Copplehouse Lane/Valley Road/Longmoor Lane junction in Fazakerley. The work will improve the overall efficiency of the junction for drivers, as well as improving access and safety for pedestrian and cyclists. Traffic signals will be upgraded...
Looking after your mental health this Christmas
Looking after your mental health this Christmas The festive season is a time of year that often puts extra pressure on us, and this can cause stress and affect our mental health. The Mind mental health website has great tips for coping during Christmas, which includes information about self-care and...