Knowsley Town Council News
STAYING WELL IN KNOWSLEY
The ‘Staying Well in Knowsley’ guide, giving vital information about a range of community-based health and social care services, is now available from a number of locations across the borough. At this time of year, more people suffer from a range of illnesses, such as colds and flu that result in unnecessary visits to hospital. There are now a range... Read more
THE WHITECHAPEL CENTRE NEWSLETTER
Welcome to The Whitechapel Centre newsletter of 2019. We hope you enjoy it! Firstly, we would like to say a big "THANK YOU" to everyone who has helped make this Christmas special for our clients. We have been overwhelmed by your kindness and generosity. We couldn't do it without you and we are grateful to everyone who has volunteered their... Read more
NEWLY REFURBISHED PREMISES FOR USE BY THE COMMUNITY
Knowsley Town Council owns the Pavilion based in Pool Hey, Stockbridge Village. The premises are in the process of being refurbished to bring them up to modern standards and will have additional space for use by community organisations. When completed, the building will comprise of a main hall, a large side room and a smaller room. Kitchen and free on... Read more
Knowsley Town Council Will Be Hosting a Twice Monthly Drop In Sessions
Knowsley Town Council owns and manages the Bob Whiley Community Centre based in Shop Road, Knowsley Village. The premises have recently been extensively refurbished and the newly modernised facility is now enjoyed by local community organisations. As part of its commitment to the community, the Town Council will be hosting drop in sessions in the facility. Local people are invited... Read more
Big Thank you to Warmer Energy Services
Mayor Cllr Lee Tomlinson was presented with a cheque of £300 in support of the Mayors charities from Charlie Mullen, Managing Director of Warmer Energy ServicesRead more
Villages Community Fund
The Community Fund has a budget of £16,000 for Stockbridge Village If you live in a Villages Housing neighbourhood or provide a service that benefits individuals within these communities, you can apply to receive funding for your great idea! You can apply for the fund if you are a voluntary or community... Read more
Stockbridge in Stories.
Residents in Stockbridge Village have been working on an important project to understand how social isolation can be tackled in their community. With support from Lancaster University, the group of 10 carried out research to gain an insight into... Read more
Coming Soon
Knowsley Village Dance & Fitness Programme Rebound Dance & Health have recently been awarded funding from SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd through Kirkby Neighbourhood fund to set up and establish a new Fitness programme for adults and a Youth dance project for young people in the area of Knowsley Village from Jan 2019. The adult fitness project will include a... Read more
Liverpool Sleepout - It's back! Friday 12th October 2018
The Whitechapel Centre are delighted to announce that they are now taking bookings for our 5th annual Sleepout. Are you prepared to sleep out on the streets of Liverpool for The Whitechapel Centre? The Whitechapel Centre are hosting a sponsored sleepout to increase awareness of homelessness and raise much needed funds for our work with people who are homeless in Liverpool. This... Read more
LITTLEWOODS OF STOCKBRIDGE
FAMILY FUN DAY TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 2018 AT BOODECROFT DOORSTEP GREEN FROM 12 PM TO 5 PM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Bird box making, craft stalls, Bric-A-Brac stalls, assault course, gardening stalls, mobile zoo, circus skills. There will be performance... Read more
ANNUAL BEATING OF THE BOUNDS
On Sunday 12 August 2018, Knowsley Town Council held its Annual Beating of the Bounds. Members of the Council and invited guests walk the public footpaths in the Township. This year, the walk commenced at Boodecroft Doorstep Green taking a circular route through Little Wood. 13 Adults and 7 children took part in the walk and although it started... Read more
£45,000 released for Halloween youth projects
Community groups which work to divert young people away from crime and anti-social behaviour are being invited to bid for grants for projects running during the autumn half-term, thanks to Merseyside’s Police Commissioner. Jane Kennedy has announced that she is once again releasing a round of funding from the Police Property Act Fund (PPA), which allows money raised from the... Read more
PUBLIC NOTICE
Application under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 The company know as PTV KP Ltd, 125 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AW has applied to Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council for a permit to operate aninstallation for Small Waste Incineration Plant at 12Penrhyn Road, Knowsley Business Park, Knowsley , L34 9HY Please see link for more information http://www.knowsley.gov.uk/your-council/consultations/environmental-permit-consultationRead more
United Utilites , latest update
We're pleased to say that the hosepipe ban due to start on the 5th August has been called off. The recent rainfall has gone some way to helping with water supplies and together with your water saving efforts means we do not need any restrictions at this time. Read more
Things to do over the Summer
With the school summer holidays in full swing, visit Knowsley Borough Councils what’s on guide for ideas and activities taking place across the borough. From events in the borough’s libraries (including the Summer Reading Challenge, crafts and treasure hunts), through to a programme of fun activities in Kirkby town centre, activities organised by Knowsley Youth Mutual... Read more
Feelgood Festival and Knowsley Flower Show
return to the borough this weekend at Court Hey Park in Huyton. The Feelgood Festival takes place on Saturday, 4 August from 1pm until 5pm and provides a wealth of information, advice and activities to boost your health and wellbeing. The Flower Show, now in its twentieth year, follows on Sunday, 5 August from 11am until 5pm and as... Read more
MAUREEN CLUNAN MEMORIAL AWARD 2018
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 active volunteer within... Read more
Knowsley Town Council Knowsley Park North Ward Vacancy For A Councillor
Notice is hereby given that a vacancey has arisen for a Town Councillor for the Knowsley Park North Ward of Knowsley Town Council, Following the non-attendance at meetings of a serving member. A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if from the date of this... Read more
Merseyside Police and the High Sheriff’s Fund 2018/19
Merseyside Police and the High Sheriff’s Fund 2018/19 for grants of up to £2,500 for community groups to apply for projects to increase community safety, reduce crime and ASB. The next closing date is Friday 27 July 2018 but due to a limited budget the fund may close earlier when sufficient... Read more
Knowsley Town Council Annual Return Year Ending 31 March 2018
In accordance with the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015, copies of the following documents are attached. Annual Return Section 1 - Annual Governance Statement 2017/18 Annual Return Section 2 - Accounting Statement 2017/18 Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance Accountability Return Please note that the accounts statement for 2017/18 is unaudited and is subject to inspection by the external... Read more