Knowsley Town Council News
You're Invited To A Super Funk Roller Disco!
You'd better get your skates on because the Super Funk Disco returns to Knowsley later this month. Three earlier discos at the Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park on Longview Drive, Huyton have been sell out successes. So get your tickets to avoid disappointment! The Super... Read more
Tackling Energy Price Rises!
If you have just seen your energy bills rise again, a new switching campaign may be able to help you. Local councils and the charity, Energy Projects Plus, are supporting the "Switch Together, Save Together" campaign. You can receive expert energy... Read more
National Adoption Week --- More Adoptive Families Needed
Neighbouring councils (including Knowsley) have come together to form "Together4Adoption". The aim is to improve the possibilities of finding the right families for children currently in their care. The collaboration was launched on Monday as part of National Adoption Week. National Adoption Week occurs annually... Read more
Remembrance Sunday
In the United Kingdom, Remembrance Sunday is held on the second Sunday in November. This date is the Sunday nearest to 11 November ("Armistice Day"), the anniversary of the end of hostilities in the First World War at 11.00 a.m.... Read more
Landscape Art Exhibition
The contemporary stART Space Gallery at Kirkby Library is currently home to a new and exciting exhibition. The "Contrasting Land" art exhibition presents Ian Hewitt's collection of work across Merseyside and the North West. The exhibition displays the varied landscape of the region... Read more
Guy Fawkes Night --- Tomorrow. Be Safe!
Tomorrow night is November 5th and the traditional date when we celebrate Guy Fawkes' ill-fated attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. There are typically two ways to mark the event: either have a small event with family and friends or attend a spectacular public display. Every... Read more
Local Plan Schedule
Dates for public hearings looking at the content of Knowsley's proposed Local Plan have been confirmed. The Local Plan sets out how the borough will be developed over the next fifteen years. The 'core strategy' of the Plan was submitted to... Read more
Polling Review
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (KMBC) is carrying out a review of polling districts and polling places in the borough. The review commenced on 7 October 2013 and will need to be completed in sufficient time to enable the Electoral Registration Officer to make any... Read more
Secondary School Admissions --- Deadline Date Looms!
Parents of current Year 6 pupils have until the end of the month (i.e. Thursday 31 October 2013) to apply for a secondary school place. It is very easy to apply online by visiting www.knowsley.gov.uk and searching... Read more
Looking Out For A Hero
Does your family have a tale of heroism about an ancestor who fought in the First World War? Do you know any interesting stories about experiences of local soldiers who served in the "Great War" or more recent conflicts? If... Read more
Town Council Accounts For 2012/13 "Signed Off"
The accounts of the Town Council for the last financial year (2012/13) have been "signed off" by the Government-appointed auditor. This scrutiny demonstrates, once again, that the Town Council's accounts comply fully with all national guidelines and legislation. Local councils in England must complete an Annual... Read more
Town Council Awards Another Grant!
The Town Council has awarded yet another grant to a local community group! At the Meeting of the Town Council on Thursday 17 October, the Mayor, Councillor John Donnelly presented Hope Primary School PTA with a cheque of £540. Read more
Council Crest --- Legal Rights!
The Town (and formerly Parish) Council has used the coat of arms of the Earl of Derby (or Stanley family) for numerous years on a whole range of items including stationery, uniforms, literature, signage, civic regalia and the website. This utilisation... Read more
Bob Whiley Community Centre Official Opening
The new Bob Whiley Community Centre was officially opened on Thursday 19 September 2013. The new Community Centre, formerly known as Knowsley Youth Club, is on Shop Road, Knowsley Village within... Read more
Bob Whiley Community Centre --- Under New Management!
A Service Level Agreement has been concluded between the Town Council and Knowsley Village Community Association. The Community Association will now manage the Bob Whiley Community Centre on behalf of the Town Council for the benefit of local residents. The Service Level Agreement... Read more
More Grants Awarded By The Town Council!
At the last Town Council Meeting, grants were awarded to three local organisations. The Town Council has always supported local groups and organisations benefiting residents and communities. The Town Council sees this as one of the most effective ways in which... Read more
Important Changes To Knowsley's Waste And Recycling Service
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (KMBC) will be making important changes to the waste and recycling service. From 7 October 2013, KMBC intends to introduce a new, easy to use waste collection service to help residents recycle even more of their household waste. The changes mean that in... Read more
Pledge To Recycle For Knowsley And Win A Kindle Fire
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (KMBC) are GIVING away FREE 18 Kindle Fire (16Gb) tablet computers to residents pledging to Recycle for Knowsley. Every Knowsley resident signing up to KMBC's pledge will be entered into a FREE prize draw to win a Kindle Fire. Full details are... Read more
New Travel Support Policy For Knowsley
Plans to introduce a new travel support policy is being considered by Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (KMBC). The policy emphasises independent travel whilst setting out who can receive support for travel to education, training or social care within the Borough, and... Read more
Sir Bradley Powers To Victory --- Breaking News!
Olympic Champion Sir Bradley Wiggins stormed around the 16 kilometre time trial course in wet and windy conditions to claim victory in Stage Three of the Tour of Britain held in Knowsley today. Sir Bradley completed the course in 19 minutes 54 seconds to beat fellow... Read more