Knowsley Town Council Will Be Hosting a Twice Monthly Drop In Sessions

Knowsley Town Council owns and manages the Bob Whiley Community Centre based in Shop Road, Knowsley Village.  The premises have recently been extensively refurbished and the newly modernised facility is now enjoyed by local community organisations.

As part of its commitment to the community, the Town Council will be hosting drop in sessions in the facility.  Local people are invited to come along to the sessions to find out about the services offered by the Town Council.  Members of the community can drop in for a leisurely chat, have a cup of tea and a biscuit and talk to members of the Council and staff.  Some of the user groups will also be in attendance to discuss the activities on offer for the benefit of all ages and abilities.

If you wish to drop in, the sessions will be held on the first and fourth Tuesday of each month, commencing on Tuesday 5th of February 2019,from 9.30 am to 11.30 am.

If you have time to spare, why not pop in and find out what your Town Council can do for you and what’s on in your local Community Centre.

For further information, please contact either Jane or Heather on

0151 548 4545 or email:  jane.thomas@knowsley.gov.uk or heather.weightman@knowsley.gov.uk

 

Villages Community Fund

Stockbridge in Stories.

​Residents in Stockbridge Village have been working on an important project to understand how social isolation can be tackled in their community.

With support from Lancaster University, the group of 10 carried out research to gain an insight into how much locals feel a part of their community and the challenges they face. Local residents were interviewed by the group and asked to share stories about their involvement in the community and their relationships with neighbours.

This is a great example of Knowsley Better Together, when a local community identifies an issue and works with other groups and organisations to find a solution, using their shared resources and expertise.

The research gathered is being shared with Knowsley Council, Villages Housing and the NHS to help them understand the needs of the area better and take action to reduce social isolation.

The findings will be displayed on 16 posters with graphic design by Len Grant at an exhibition called Stockbridge in Stories. The exhibition will be held at Huyton Library on Friday 18 January, Friday 22 February and Friday 22 March 2019 from 11am to 4pm.

Coming Soon

Knowsley Village Dance & Fitness Programme

Rebound Dance & Health have recently been awarded funding from SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd through Kirkby Neighbourhood fund to set up and establish a new Fitness programme for adults and a Youth dance project for young people in the area of Knowsley Village from Jan 2019.

The adult fitness project will include a Line Dance class, Nifty Fifties Low impact exercise class and a coffee club. All classes will be priced £3 and the coffee club £1

The Youth programme will provide some free taster sessions into local schools and a regular Youth Dance class leading to a celebration showcase event in Theatre Royal St Helen's later in the year to share a fabulous night of performances from young people across the borough of Knowsley. Weekly Dance Classes £3

For further details on how to get involved come on down to our 2 coffee club afternoons at Bob Whiley centre on 28^th Nov and 5^th Dec 2018 1-2 pm completely free to meet Rebound and have a chat about our new projects or call Rebound Dance & Health CIC on 0151 489 4616

 

Liverpool Sleepout - It's back! Friday 12th October 2018

The Whitechapel Centre are delighted to announce that they are now taking bookings for our 5th annual Sleepout.   Are you prepared to sleep out on the streets of Liverpool for The Whitechapel Centre?  The Whitechapel Centre are hosting a sponsored sleepout to increase awareness of homelessness and raise much needed funds for our work with people who are homeless in Liverpool. This is nothing like really sleeping rough but it will give you an insight into homelessness and the issues faced. They work hard to make sure no one needs to sleep rough in Liverpool but there are still people who need our help. There is a serious message behind the event but it should also be a memorable and enjoyable experience. You will be sleeping outside in the grounds of St James in the City Church, in a safe area, with stewards and access to toilets and refreshments. Get a team together - family, friends, work colleagues - and join us on this unforgettable night.  This is a fundraising event and each participate will be asked to raise sponsorship. How your fundraising will help: ​ £5 - cooked breakfast for 10 rough sleepers£15 - an advice session with one of our skilled workers, securing accommodation for someone who would otherwise sleep rough. ​ £25 - a tutor and materials for a structured training session, giving homeless people essential life skills All participants must be aged 18 or over and registered with us in advance. Entry Fee is £10 per person and non-refundable. Sponsorship target is £150 per person. To register contact www.whitechapelcentre.co.uk 0151 207 8664 fundraising@whitechapelcentre.co.uk

LITTLEWOODS OF STOCKBRIDGE

 

 

FAMILY FUN DAY

TO BE HELD ON

SATURDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 2018

AT BOODECROFT DOORSTEP GREEN

FROM 12 PM TO 5 PM

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

Bird box making, craft stalls, Bric-A-Brac stalls, assault course, gardening stalls, mobile zoo, circus skills.

There will be performance by the Shine Dance Company and a children's flossing dance competition.

Plenty for all to see and do support your local community and bring the family along for a fun day out.

ANNUAL BEATING OF THE BOUNDS

On Sunday 12 August 2018, Knowsley Town Council held its Annual Beating of the Bounds.  Members of the Council and invited guests walk the public footpaths in the Township.  This year, the walk commenced at Boodecroft Doorstep Green taking a circular route through Little Wood.  13 Adults and 7 children took part in the walk and although it started to rain, it did not dampen the spirits and everyone enjoyed a pleasant stroll through the countryside on the doorstep.

£45,000 released for Halloween youth projects

Community groups which work to divert young people away from crime and anti-social behaviour are being invited to bid for grants for projects running during the autumn half-term, thanks to Merseyside’s Police Commissioner.

Jane Kennedy has announced that she is once again releasing a round of funding from the Police Property Act Fund (PPA), which allows money raised from the sale of unclaimed stolen goods or property recovered by the police to be used for good causes.

It is the ninth time the Commissioner has asked community organisations, charities and groups to apply for a vital cash boost of up to £5,000 grants for grassroots initiatives which are working to help young people to make the right choices. A total of £45,000 is available from the fund for one-off grants for organisations which are committed to improving community safety, reducing crime or supporting victims.

Jane has already awarded nearly £333,000 through the PPA to organisations that are making a difference in their communities. Since July 2015, the fund has been used to concentrate on youth engagement initiatives.

The Commissioner said: "I am pleased to once again open up the Police Property Act Fund for bids of up to £5,000 to organisations which are working to make their communities safer and better places to live by engaging with young people.

“Many communities across Merseyside traditionally see a rise in criminal and anti-social behaviour during the autumn half-term, particularly around Bonfire and Mischief Night. Historically, it is also a particularly busy time for the police and the fire service. Through these grants, I want to help alleviate these issues and prevent local young people from making mistakes they may regret in the future.

“Once a young person gets a criminal record it can blight their future prospects. If we can prevent them from making mistakes at a young age we can look forward to their positive contribution to their neighbourhoods.

“I want to see these grants used to support projects that complement the excellent diversionary work carried out by Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, ensuring that young people can enjoy the autumn festivities in a safe and enjoyable way which is properly supervised.”

Last year, more than 11,300 young people benefitted from 26 youth initiatives which kept them away from dangerous activities, thanks to funding raised by the police from the sale of stolen goods.

Jane added: “Local people know their communities best. They know what works when engaging with their young people and I am looking forward to reviewing their ideas and initiatives for ensuring everyone can have a safe and fun Halloween.”

The PPA fund is administered by the Community Foundation for Merseyside, (CFM) on behalf of the Commissioner. CFM holds funds from individuals and organisations as donors who wish to support deserving causes in Merseyside.”

All applications must be submitted online via the Community Foundation for Merseyside by 5pm on Monday 14th September.

Please visit their website for further details and to apply for the funding:

http://www.cfmerseyside.org.uk/funds/police-property-act-fund

PUBLIC NOTICE

Application under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016

The company know as PTV KP Ltd, 125 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AW has applied to Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council for a permit to operate aninstallation for Small Waste Incineration Plant at 12Penrhyn Road, Knowsley Business Park, Knowsley , L34 9HY

Please see link for more information http://www.knowsley.gov.uk/your-council/consultations/environmental-permit-consultation

United Utilites , latest update

We're pleased to say that the hosepipe ban due to start on the 5th August has been called off. The recent rainfall has gone some way to helping with water supplies and together with your water saving efforts means we do not need any restrictions at this time.

Our leakage teams have also been working 24 hours a day to locate and repair as many leaks as possible and we've also been moving water around the region to ensure water supplies have not been interrupted during the recent hot weather.

However, most of our reservoirs are still lower than we'd like them to be at this time of year and we need a lot more rain to return them to healthy levels. That's why we still need your support to help avoid any restrictions in the future. If possible, please avoid using hosepipes and sprinklers in the garden as they use more water in one hour than a family of four will use in a day. Remember, every drop helps save a lot.

Thanks again for your support. Please visit www.unitedutilities.com for lots more hints and tips and to order FREE water saving gadgets