Knowsley Town Council News
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
Temporary One way system on Woolfall Heath
The one way system on Woolfall Heath will be in force as follows: - Woolfall Heath is currently open to two way traffic until Wednesday 27th November. - The one way system will be in place on Wednesday 27th November only for slot cutting, restricting the direction of travel to eastbound only. - From Thursday 28th November until Monday 2nd December, Woolfall... Read more
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School receives the Wellbeing Award
Congratulations to St John Fisher Catholic Primary School in Knowsley Village – the first school in the borough to achieve the prestigious Wellbeing Award. St John Fisher Catholic Primary School has worked its way through a... Read more
t Brigid’s Roman Catholic Primary School
Pupils and staff at St Brigid’s Roman Catholic Primary School in Stockbridge Village are celebrating following a recent Ofsted inspection. The School was found to have made significant progress and is now rated as “Good”. The Ofsted Inspectors noted that school leaders support staff to develop their teaching skills and that this approach has resulted in improved pupil... Read more
Alcohol Awareness Week
It's Alcohol Awareness Week, 11 to 17 November, highlighting the risks of drinking too much alcohol and providing information on how to change your drinking behaviour. As part of the week the Healthy Knowsley Service will be in Tesco... Read more
Today Is World Menopause Day
World Menopause Day is held every year on 18 October. This year's theme is "Testosterone for Women at Midlife". Testosterone can help to alleviate some health-related issues of menopause. The menopause is a natural part of ageing in women that usually... Read more
Highway Improvement Works
Woolfall Heath Avenue In reference to the above road it should be noted that highway improvement works are due to commence on Monday 21 October until Friday 22 November. The works will include the construction of a shared use footway/cycleway on Woolfall Heath Avenue between Seth Powell Way and Endmoor Road, as well as improvements to the existing signalised crossing facilities... Read more
Everyone has a story to tell and in 2022 - Knowsley’s ‘Borough of Culture’ year – it’s time to tell ours.
The ‘Borough of Culture’ title is awarded annually by the city region’s Combined Authority to one of its six local authorities and in 2022 Knowsley will hold the title. As part of our Borough of Culture year, each town and village will have the opportunity tell their story – an opportunity to shine the light on the history, heritage, dreams... Read more
Abacus Bus Shelter Removal Programme 2019/20
Abacus Bus Shelter Removal Programme 2019/20 Merseytravel carries out bus stop and shelter upgrades through specific LTP (Local Transport Plan) designated, capital funded schemes where a set budget is available. For bus stops which fall outside of such schemes, these are often deemed as ‘ad-hoc’ and as such, there is often a very limited budget to deal with replacements, relocations... Read more
STOCKBRIDGE GEMZ
The launch of the new service in Knowsley to provide support the LGBT+ Community, in the Stockbridge and the wider area THURSDAY 24TH OCTOBER 1PM - 3PM Craigs community Centre, Little Moss Hey, Stockbridge Village, L28 5RN The group has been founded by local resident Liz Sharpe in response to a... Read more
MAUREEN CLUNAN MEMORIAL AWARD 2019
In 2013, in memory of the late Councillor Maureen Clunan in recognition of her tireless work with the community, the Town Council established the Maureen Clunan Memorial Award. The recipients of the annual award are chosen by the members of the Town Council. To be eligible to receive the award the person nominated must be an... Read more
Healthwatch Knowsley Annual Event 2019
Healthwatch would like to invite you to attend their Annual Event which takes place : Thursday 17th October, 10am - 3pm The Old School House, St Johns Road, Huyton, L36 0UX The event will provide: An opportunity to hear about the work of the Healthwatch A chance to help shape our priorities for the... Read more
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY 10TH OCTOBER
This year’s campaign casts a particular spotlight on suicide prevention. Here in Knowsley, we will be doing our bit to promote the day by signposting staff and residents to useful online resources and where to go for help or advice. This of course includes our workplace Mental Health Champions. We are also supporting the first ever national NHS campaign... Read more
Knowsley’s ‘Borough of Culture’ year
We would like to invite you to Cultural conversations In Knowsley Village please read below. Everyone has a story to tell and in 2022 - Knowsley’s ‘Borough of Culture’ year – it’s time to tell ours. The ‘Borough of Culture’ title is awarded annually by the city region’s Combined Authority to one of its six local authorities and in 2022 Knowsley... Read more
Celebrating 80 years of the wizard of oz
Trio Entertainment returns to Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park after the huge success of "Jack and The Beanstalk" to with their ninth pantomime, The Wizard of Oz! "We’re off to see a wizard...ly wonderful Musical Pantomime adventure, The Wizard of Oz!" Join Dorothy as she befriends a brainless scarecrow, a loveable tinman and a... Read more