Knowsley Town Council News

Coronavirus

Given the potential disruption and impact of the virus, we are encouraging our residents to look out for their neighbours and consider some simple steps to help ease the pressure and ensure everyone can stay as safe and well as possible.  Visit knowsleybettertogether.co.uk for some simple ideas we can all follow in our own communities.  Even the... Read more

New Boxing exhibition ‘Black Punch’ comes to Knowsley

Knowsley and Liverpool have produced a wealth of boxing heroes whose stories have been brought together in a new exhibition – Black Punch – which will be showcased in Knowsley from Monday 9 March until... Read more

Coronavirus: What you need to know

Here is the latest advice to the public (updated 12.3.20 at 7.00pm): What are the symptoms of coronavirus?  The symptoms include a cough, high temperature and in severe cases, a shortness of breath. The majority... Read more

New Councillor For Stockbridge Ward

The Town Council has filled the current casual vacancy in the Stockbridge Ward by co-option. At its meeting on Thursday 20 February 2020, it was unanimously resolved that Vanessa Boateng be co-opted as a councillor for the Stockbridge Ward. Councillor Boateng will remain in office until May 2023. In that month, all Twelve of the Town... Read more

Whitechapel News

Unfortunately, homelessness doesn't end at Christmas. January and February are traditionally our busiest time, as family relations breakdown and Christmas goodwill disappears.  And with the current stormy weather it's vital that we help people indoors and accessing our services. If you haven't already done it, please... Read more

Road Works in Stockbridge Village

For your information, sewer connection works are planned on a section of Spruce Grove, Stockbridge Village from Monday 10th February 2020 to Friday 21st February 2020. In order that the works can be undertaken quickly and safely the road will be closed, shown on the link below: https://one.network/?tm=115393193 The diversion route associated with the Spruce Grove closure will be via... Read more

Time to talk and break the silence around mental health

  Time to Talk Day 2020 will take place on Thursday, 6 February. Throughout the day, residents are encouraged to talk about mental health, showing that such conversations aren’t difficult.  This makes... Read more

Knowsley Town Council Donations of Defibrillator

The Town Coucnil we're pleased to be able to donate one of their defibrillators to  Hillside Neighbourhood Centre at the January Council Meeting. Mayor Cllr J Donnelly presented the defibrillator to Berna Thompson, Hillside Neighbourhood Centres secretary. The Centre acts as a resource for young people up to the age of 25 living in Huyton and the surrounding areas by... Read more

Littlewoods of Stockbridge Association Grant Awarded

Knowsley Town Council has always supported community groups and local organisations through it grants and sponsorship scheme. We believe that our Grants and Sponsorship Scheme offer an effective way to help and support residents in our community. Our Grants and Sponsorship Schemes support new and ongoing activities across our Town Council locality. Supporting and investing in local resident associations, youth groups... Read more

Make a Difference in your Community, Take Action

We want young people from Stockbridge to have a say with what happens in their community. Make a Difference in your Community, Take Action if your aged between 11 - 25 come along. Sessions start in Jan 2020 and will be delivered by Knowsley Youth Mutual (KYM) working with ForHousing. This is your chance to help have a say about what goes... Read more

Community fund-Deadline Friday 14 Feb

Do you deliver activities in Stockbridge? You could be eligible for a ForHousing Community Fund grant of up to £500! The ForHousing Community Fund offers support to local projects with the aim of improving lives and encouraging thriving communities. If you are part of a local community group, school, charity or similar organisation and have an idea or a project which... Read more

Turn2us Grants Search

Turn2us is a national charity providing practical help to people who are struggling financially. The Turn2us Grants Search contains information on charitable funds that may help: UK or Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland Citizens of other countries living in the UK UK citizens living abroad Students who are UK citizens or normally resident in the UK Students from... Read more

Family Matters, Emerging Futures

Pictured (L to R) Tony CGL. Joanne Park. Kenny Higgins. Trish McKee (Emerging Futures) Liz Sharpe.   Ste Boylan ( Emerging Futures ) Neil Joseph. Danielle. Leanne Mills. Local Knowsley residents were recently successful in gaining a Level 3 accreditation in Family Recovery Coaching awarded through local Community Interest Company “Emerging Futures” The qualification allows Family Coaches to support people affected by... Read more

Stockbridge Gemz an LGBT Support Group

An LGBT support group has been launched in Stockbridge Village after residents spoke out about feeling "isolated" and "under-represented". In 2017, a research project led by Lancaster University, in partnership with social landlord ForHousing and local Resident Advisors, revealed high levels of social isolation experienced by different groups in their community, including members of the LGBT+ community in Knowsley. With concerns... Read more

EXCITING NEW PROJECT for young people in Stockbridge

   Please Click on link for more information  Stockbridge Community Ambassadors Programme Flyer_3 We are currently recruiting a group of young people to provide a platform for them to have a say on what goes on in their community.  The main core group will be 11 – 15yrs olds and will be supported by older youth mentors... Read more

Knife crime operation

Do you suspect a young person/people (under 18) of carrying a knife or offensive weapon or associating with... Read more

Christmas Closure

The offices and the buildings of the Town Council will be closed over the Christmas break from Monday 23 December 2019 to Monday 6 January 2020 . The Community Pavilion will reopen on Wednesday 8 January 2020 & the Bob Whiley Communtiy Centre will open Monday 13 January 2020. The next Town Council Meeting takes place... Read more

Protect yourself against Norovirus

Make sure you don't fall victim to the winter vomiting bug or Norovirus Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. It can be very unpleasant, but usually goes away in about two days. The main symptoms are... Read more

Christmas Extravaganza

Imaginarium Bistro the new Piazza & Bistro at Market Place, Prescot will be hosting, a Christmas extravaganza to mark the completion of the Market Place development. On Friday (29 November) there will be a drummer and community lantern parade through Eccleston St (from the Flat Iron building down to Market Place), a fire and light dance show, musical performances by... Read more

Another Wintery Tale

Wintery play coming to Huyton ‘Another Wintery Tale’ is an interactive storytelling experience full of brilliant puppetry and fun songs – a real winter treat! Join the two storytellers... Read more