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Knowsley Town Council News

Communities Coming Together , Newsletter

Issue 23 While the announcement this week about the lifting of Covid restrictions from 19 July shifts the emphasis towards taking personal responsibility for our welfare, we are still advising Knowsley residents to remain cautious due to the continued rise of COVID cases in the Borough. The COVID vaccination offers us the best protection against the virus so we would be... Read more

Road safety

Road safety: top tips for families with children starting secondary school in September   As Year 6 children in Knowsley schools prepare to move to secondary school, the council’s Road Safety Team is providing advice and guidance for safe, independent travel. The start of secondary school... Read more

England will move to the next step of the roadmap

From today, England will move to the next step of the roadmap. Everyone should be cautious while managing the risks as cases of #COVID19 remain high. Find out more: Read more

Keep up regular testing this summer!

Over the summer holiday, the testing programme in Knowsley secondary schools will pause. However, Knowsley Council is urging parents to continue testing through home rapid testing kits or the local assisted testing sites Read more

kids activities and bootcamps summer events!

Kabs haf21 summer events! The KAB’s team will be delivering a wide range of activities, fun... Read more

£5,000 men’s mental health grants for community groups

£5,000 men’s mental health grants for community groups Community based organisations are invited to bid for funding for projects which improve men’s mental health and wellbeing. Projects should have a particular focus on middle-aged men with bids welcome for up to £5,000. Even before the pandemic men were often... Read more

New Construction Skills Centre for Knowsley

New Construction Skills Centre for Knowsley   A new Skills Centre set to open after the summer in Stockbridge Village, will offer local young people finding school difficult the chance to gain construction qualifications and hands on experience. ForHousing’s School Links project will see the landlord team up with local... Read more

KNOWSLEY APPRENTICE

Aged 16-24 and thinking about your next move? There are currently 80 vacancies as part of Knowsley Apprentice 2021, including an opportunity with energy giants Engie Read more

VOLAIR , HOLIDAY CAMPS

Holiday Camps Children’s Summer Holiday Activities – DfE funding and it’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme Free 1 Month Junior Memberships We will also be offering free 1 month memberships to children age 12 – 15 years.  These memberships will allow access to our junior fitness sessions throughout the summer.  These sessions will take place between 11am – 5pm and... Read more

COVID-19 VACCINATION DROP-IN CLINICS

COVID-19 VACCINATION DROP-IN CLINICS PFIZER VACCINATIONS HUYTON ONE STOP SHOP KIRKBY ONE STOP SHOP SAT/SUN  17-18 JULY 2021 – 10am – 5pm   WHO CAN ATTEND? Over 18s for a 1st PFIZER Vaccination OR anyone due their 2nd PFIZER or AstraZeneca Vaccination (having had their 1st vaccination at least... Read more

Merseyside Police - Appeal, Fatal Shooting

 APPEAL | Detectives investigating the fatal shooting of Patrick Boyle, 26, on Newway, #Huyton on Thurs 1 July are appealing to anyone in the area between 5.30-6.30pm with dashcam footage of... Read more

Pop Up Storytelling event - Knowsley Recreation Ground

KNOWSLEY BUILDS UP TO BOROUGH OF CULTURE in 2022 Knowsley will become Liverpool City Region’s Borough of Culture in 2022.  To build up to this celebratory year, there will be a series of pop up outdoor Storytelling events taking place in all Towns and Villages in Knowsley to celebrate their area and to collect stories to help... Read more

Garry Phillips - Shogunworld

Post from Garry Phillips - Shogunworld   On the 25th June at the Bob Whiley Community Centre we were honoured to have the Lord Mayor and his secretary present the ladies of Knowsley Village with their certification after... Read more

Coronavirus COVID-19 Community Support and Volunteer Line: 0800 073 0043

Coronavirus COVID-19 Community Support and Volunteer Line: 0800 073 0043   Who To Contact Coronavirus COVID-19 Community Hub Telephone: 0800 073 0043 Do you need extra help during the Coronavirus outbreak - or do you want to offer a helping hand? A new Community Support and Volunteer Line has been created for Knowsley residents needing... Read more

New FREE Course starting July 2021

Family And Community Education (FACE) New FREE Course starting July 2021 For all course information and to book onto your chosen course log onto the website: www.knowsleyface.co.uk * *Note: if you are an existing learner or a learner from a previous year, please call Ange Powell on 07870 884266 to set up a web account for you. You will... Read more

LOCAL FACILITIES FOR HIRE – BOB WHILEY COMMUNITY CENTRE

Knowsley Town Council owns the Bob Whiley Community Centre situated in Knowsley Village.  The premises have recently been refurbished and are now available for local groups to hire during the daytime hours... Read more

LOCAL FACILITIES FOR HIRE - COMMUNITY PAVILION

Knowsley Town Council owns the Community Pavilion situated in Pool Hey, Stockbridge Village.  The premises have recently been refurbished and are now available for local groups to hire during the daytime hours including weekends.  We offer value for money hire charges with free or concessionary use for up to three months for... Read more

Stockbridge Village ForHousing office will open as an alternative education facility

From September, the Stockbridge Village ForHousing office will open as an alternative education facility for school age children who have found difficulties attending mainstream education. But don’t worry, you can still meet face to face with a member of the ForHousing team! Read more

ForHousing Stockbridge Village

We offer lots of advice and support about rent payments, enabling you to always put your rent, and wellbeing first. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/2Z1nxTBRead more