Knowsley Town Council News
Knowsley Lane – Carriageway Surface Dressing
Knowsley Lane – Carriageway Surface Dressing KMBC Highways team write to inform you of a surface dressing scheme due to take place on the below dates. This treatment is highly cost-effective and quick to apply, whilst offering a lower carbon footprint. The treatment will remove minor dips, seal the surface of the road, and restore grip. Once bedded-in and... Read more
WHO’S AFRAID OF M!KEY GARLAND?
WHO’S AFRAID OF M!KEY GARLAND? Venue: Shakespeare North Playhouse Dates: Fri 4th Aug & Sat 5th Aug 2023 Time: 7PM Space: The Studio Link: https://shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/event/whos-afraid-of-mikey-garland/ TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qQqsX_J1NA Step into the captivating world of "Who's Afraid of M!key Garland?" as the unstoppable rapper takes the stage in his debut one-man show. Through a mesmerising blend of rap, verbatim, and heartfelt storytelling, Garland shares his personal journey... Read more
Planning an event in Knowsley?
Planning an event in Knowsley? Whether it’s a summer fayre, community fun day, fun run, firework display or cycle race – no matter how big or small – make sure you liaise with the Knowsley Events and Venues Safety Advisory Group to ensure your event runs smoothly. This includes... Read more
Inspiring Event for Black Entrepreneurship in Knowsley
Inspiring Event for Black Entrepreneurship in Knowsley Knowsley Council’s Business Growth team, in collaboration with Business and IP Centre, Liverpool City Region, recently hosted the ‘Opportunities for Black Entrepreneurship’ event. It’s the first event of its kind to be held in Knowsley and aimed to encourage black and minority... Read more
Knowsley Flower Show
Knowsley Flower Show A grant of £750 has been awarded to the Knowsley Flower Show. The Show takes place on Sunday 6 August at Court Hey Park in Huyton. The grant has been awarded for young persons classes and the provision of a FREE community Shuttle bus to the Show's venue. The Knowsley Flower Show... Read more
Mayoral Celebration Evening 2023
The Mayor of Knowsley Town Council, Councillor Bernard Donnelly welcomed guests to the annual celebration evening on Friday 30 June 2023. Amongst the civic dignitaries was Councillor Eddie Connor, Mayor of Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, the Leader of Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Cllr Graham Morgan and the RT Hon George Howarth MP. ... Read more
Opportunities for Black Entrepreneurship in Knowsley
Opportunities for Black Entrepreneurship in Knowsley Knowsley Council’s Business Growth team, in collaboration with Business and IP Centre, Liverpool City Region, is supporting diversity in its business base and is hosting a ‘Opportunities for Black Entrepreneurship’ event on Wednesday 28 June at the Village Hotel in Whiston Read more
Welcome, Cllr Bernard Donnelly as Mayor of Knowsley Town Council
At the Annual General Meeting on Thursday 18 May 2023, the Town Council elected its Mayor for the next municipal year. The new Mayor Councillor Bernard Donnelly, represents the Stockbridge Ward. The new Mayor will remain in post until next year's Annual General Meeting, which has been scheduled for 16... Read more
Hillside Neighbourhood Centre
Grub Hub open Tuesday and Wednesday 10pm till 4pm ...Get down and get your fresh veg and meat products and do a bargain shop. Read more
The Littlewoods of Stockbridge Association
The Junior Rangers had a great morning making Bird Boots, sounds strange but it was a unique idea of one of our leaders and the kids were delighted. They used old boots and wellies that were mounted onto wooden bases with small roofs over the top and a wooden medallion with their names on, they were then put up... Read more
National Child Exploitation Awareness Day
National Child Exploitation Awareness Day – 18 March 2023 Knowsley Council and partners are helping to raise awareness of child exploitation as part of National Child Exploitation Day which takes place on 18 March. It’s important that people know what the signs are and what to do if they... Read more
From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.
Voter ID requirement From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections. This will apply to: Local elections Police and Crime Commissioner elections UK parliamentary by-elections Recall petitions From October 2023 it will also apply to UK General elections. If you don't have accepted photo ID, you... Read more
Stronger Communities Fund helps 27 local projects
Stronger Communities Fund helps 27 local projects Knowsley Council’s Cabinet have approved the allocation of more than £220,000 to help local groups and organisations to provide ‘effective support to those in need’ – one of the three key priorities in the Knowsley Council Plan 2022-2025. Organisations... Read more
Simonswood Medical Waste Disposal Facility – Update
Simonswood Medical Waste Disposal Facility – Update With two months having passed since a controversial application for a medical waste disposal facility in Simonswood was considered by Lancashire County Council, Knowsley Council remains opposed to the development – and has issued an update for residents. Prior to Lancashire County Council’s Development Control... Read more
Community Funding - In partnership with Veolia
£165,000 fund launched to help community groups reduce, reuse and recycle A share of £165,000 is up for grabs to help community groups make the Liverpool City Region a cleaner and greener place. The funding - made available via the Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority and Veolia Community Fund 2023/24 – is for community and voluntary groups, schools and not-for-profit organisations,... Read more
Knowsley to benefit from much-needed affordable bungalows
Knowsley to benefit from much-needed affordable bungalows Seven modern and affordable homes have been completed in Stockbridge Village, Knowsley, bringing more greatly sought-after bungalows to the area. Built by progressive social landlord ForHousing, the homes will provide sheltered accommodation for over-55s at an affordable rent, this means rates will be no more... Read more
UKSPF ‘Digital connectivity for local community facilities’ grants programme
UKSPF ‘Digital connectivity for local community facilities’ grants programme – Round 1 application process now open Deadline 5pm Monday 13 February 2023 The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s (LCR CA’s) local investment plan for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) programme - the UK’s successor to EU Structural funds - includes a grants programme focussed on Digital Connectivity for... Read more
Community Road Show
The Volair Community Roadshow is coming to Stockbridge Village this week. Residents can go along to access a range of help, support and information on physical & mental wellbeing, healthy lifestyles and more. Read more
Domestic Abuse support over the Christmas period
Domestic Abuse support over the Christmas period We know Domestic Abuse happens throughout the year, but Christmas can be a particularly challenging time for some people. It is important to remember that there is still help and support available across the... Read more