Knowsley Town Council News
Start The Day The Healthy Way!
Knowsley's residents are encouraged to walk to work and school in order to start the day in a healthy way. National Walk to Work Week takes place this week (12 - 16 May) and Walk to School Week follows on 19 - 23... Read more
Know The Signs Of Cancer. Today!
The Merseyside and Cheshire iVAN is hitting the streets of Knowsley once again with the intention of raising awareness and early detection of cancer. The van has already been in a number of locations and the next stop is Stockbridge Village on Monday 12 May (between 10.00... Read more
A Healthy Lifestyle Can Be Dramatic!
A Knowsley-based drama group, Altru Drama will be delivering two performances next week focusing on healthy lifestyles. The dramatic messages, delivered in a unique and creative style, will include alcohol awareness, smoking in pregnancy and health checks. The first performance will take place at The Old Schoolhouse, St John's Road Huyton on Read more
New Town Councillor For Stockbridge
The Town Council has filled the current casual vacancy in the Stockbridge Ward by co-option. At its meeting on Thursday 17 April 2014, it was unanimously resolved that Lee Tomlinson be co-opted as a councillor for the Stockbridge Ward. Councillor Tomlinson will remain in office until Read more
What Local Issues Really Matter To You?
Knowsley's Overview and Scrutiny Board is looking for your suggestions of local topics you think should be examined in detail over the next 12 months. Last year, your suggestions led to reviews that included looking at domestic abuse, supporting struggling families and tackling child poverty. You can send suggestions... Read more
A Story To Tell!
Roger Hill, the Liverpool storyteller and presenter on Radio Merseyside will be in Knowsley next week during the school holidays. He will be sharing stories and presenting the winners of the Knowsley Writing Competition with their prizes. The event takes place at Kirkby Library on Thursday 24 April... Read more
Extraordinary Town Council Meeting Called
An extraordinary meeting of the Town Council has been scheduled for Thursday 17 April 2014. The meeting will be held at Knowsley Village Hall and starts at 7.15 p.m. The agenda for the meeting has been posted on this website. All Town Council meetings are open to the public.... Read more
Breeze Cycling Rides In Knowsley!
A range of cycle rides for women in Knowsley have been arranged as part of British Cycling's Breeze programme. Breeze is the biggest ever programme to encourage more women to ride bikes for fun. Organised by volunteer 'champions', Breeze cycle events are fun, social, local rides that go... Read more
Environmental Education --- In a Box!
An initiative aimed at helping Knowsley children care for their environment is coming to schools --- in a box. In April, 'Educrate' boxes will arrive at 11 primary schools, helping youngsters learn more about the following four environmental topics: Reducing food waste Composting and growing Swapping instead of throwing away Recycling... Read more
Registering To Vote
By now, your household should have received a voter registration form as part of the annual canvass. The document is designed to ensure that all eligible voters in your household are registered to vote. Being on the Council Tax register does not automatically mean that you... Read more
Fees And Charges Change
The Town Council has set new fees and charges for the hire of its facilities. The charges will be posted on this website and Town Council noticeboards. The new charges come into effect from Tuesday 1 April 2014. From that date, there will be NO concessionary pricing of... Read more
Happy Smiles!
Children across Knowsley should now have received a free 'healthy teeth pack' either through the post or via their health visitor. The pack (which includes a toothbrush and a handy guide to brushing teeth) is part of a drive to remind people of the importance of regular brushing... Read more
The Council's Services --- It's A Risky Business!
Risk management is a process whereby local authorities methodically assess the risks associated with what they do and the services that they provide. The focus of good risk management is to identify what can go wrong and take the necessary steps to avoid this or successfully... Read more
World TB Day --- Today!
World TB Day takes place today --- Monday 24 March 2014. The aim of the day is to raise awareness and understanding of Tuberculosis (TB). Tuberculosis is an infection. It is caused by a bacterium or germ that mainly affects the lungs. However, it can harm... Read more
Request For Floodlighting The MUGA....
At the meeting of the Town Council on Thursday 20 March, a request was made that the Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) at the Recreation Ground, Knowsley Village be floodlit in accordance with the planning permission granted in 1998. It was decided that a feasibility report be... Read more
Watch What You Heat!
Most fires in the home are started by cooking --- but many can be avoided. Many domestic cooking fires happen when people don't pay attention or leave things unattended. Remember the following safety tips: Cooking and drinking alcohol do not mix. Do not get distracted whilst cooking --- never leave food that... Read more
Dog Fouling Crackdown
It has been recently been announced that Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council has issued more than 4,000 fixed penalty notices in a tough crackdown on environmental anti-social behaviour. Enforcement officers have been patrolling the borough issuing £75 fines to people who are caught littering or failing to clean up after their... Read more
Election Result --- Stockbridge Ward
An election was held last week, on Thursday 13 March, to fill a vacancy for a Town Councillor in the Stockbridge Ward of the Town Council. The Deputy Returning Officer has published the following number of votes in support of each candidate: Gerard Francis Hill --- 116 votes Neil Francis... Read more
It's Election Day In Stockbridge Village
Today, Thursday 13 March 2014, is election day for a new councillor to fill a vacancy in the Stockbridge Ward of Knowsley Town Council. The successful candidate will become an elected member of the Town Council until May 2015 (when all sixteen Town Council seats... Read more
Let's Go Fly A Kite - Up To The Highest Height!
We all know the famous song written by Sherman and Sherman. Don't we? Well, what film does it come from and who were the two principal singers? Answers supplied at the foot of this post.... When was the last time you made or flew a... Read more