NOTICE OF CONCLUSION OF AUDIT

The following issues have been raised as we have detected issues with the governance arrangments of the smaller authority.

Please see attached

Unique and Exciting Opportunity to Work

Casting for new television programme created by Shiver - Part of ITV Studios

Would love to hear from people with an interest or passion for sport - it's a unique and exciting opportunity to work within the recreational, outdoors and leisure sector in the Liverpool area.

A self-made successful businessman in Liverpool will open their doors offering working experience and an opportunity to be mentored directly by him himself.

We are looking to reach out to a variety of individuals who may be interested in applying. Individuals who are eager for a big break and those who may feel they have been left behind or perhaps have struggled to find work experience despite their try hard approach.

Please contact Talitha Smith 020 7157 4851.

General Election 2017 Results

Result–General Election 2017

George Howarth (Labour) has been elected as the Member of Parliament for Knowsley in the 2017 General Election.

The results in full are:
◾Steve Baines (Green Party): 521 votes (0.94%)
◾Carl Anthony Cashman (Liberal Democrats): 1,189 votes (2.14%)
◾George Edward Howarth (Labour Party): 47,351 votes (85.34%)
◾Neil Lawrence Miney (UK Independence Party): 1,285 votes (2.32%)
◾James Michael Spencer (Conservative Party): 5,137 votes (9.26%)

Turnout in Knowsley was 67.95% (up from 64% at the General Election in 2015).

Happy New Year!!

Maureen Clunan Award 2016

This year, the Maureen Clunan Award was presented to Mary Keeley in recognition of her work in the community of Hillside and Longview.

Mary was presented with the ward at the Mayoral Celebration held in June.

Welcome to Cllr Anthony Ely

At the March meeting of the Town Council, no election having been declared to fill the Casual Vacancy, Anthony Ely was co-opted to serve as Labour Councillor representing the Stockbridge Ward.

No Raise In The Town Council Precept In 2016/17

At its meeting held on Thursday 18 February, Knowsley Town Council UNAMIMOUSLY RESOLVED NOT to raise its precept for the forthcoming financial year 2016/17.

This decision was reached despite the Town Council having received another cut in the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme.

Knowsley Town Council remains committed to providing an excellent service for all residents of the township and will continue its programme of upgrading its facilities for the benefits of the community it serves.