Knowsley Town Council News
Cancer iVAN in Knowsley Today!
Merseyside and Cheshire Cancer Network iVAN is on the streets of Knowsley, helping to raise awareness and early detection of cancer. The van will be at Kirkby Town Centre TODAY, Monday 13 January between 10.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. Cancer specialists will be on hand to identify... Read more
Winter Help!
As the dark nights and cold days continue (and the country is awash with flood warnings), advice and support on keeping warm is being made available to Knowsley residents. Information on how to keep yourself and your home warm, health advice... Read more
Eat Well With Change4Life!
The new year is the traditional time to reassess living style and adopt resolutions. More than one million families are part of Change4Life --- but have you signed up? Change4Life is encouraging residents to sign up to their latest campaign which starts in Read more
We've Got A Job That Needs Filling! Now!
We need somebody to help us clean up our act and we need that person urgently. In fact, we need a person quicker than that! Interested? Go to the "Town Council Vacancies" page. You'll find it under the tab "About The Council". Read more
Community Sports Leadership Course In February!
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council will be running a Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership over four days during February. This nationally accredited qualification will equip candidates with the basic skills of sports leadership and is ideal for volunteers, coaches and leaders who... Read more
How Can I Recycle My Christmas Tree?
Although the garden waste collection service has been suspended through the winter months, it is easy for Knowsley residents to recycle their Christmas trees. Real Christmas trees can be taken between Saturday 28 December 2013 and Saturday 11... Read more
Closure Over The Festive Season
The offices and the buildings of the Town Council will be closed over the Christmas break from Monday 23 December 2013 to Wednesday 1 January 2014 inclusive. We reopen on Thursday 2 January 2014. The next Town Council Meeting... Read more
Have A Greener Christmas!
We are all getting ready for Christmas and the festive spirit is gradually taking over. A few shopping days left and this weekend's papers will be full of the forthcoming television schedules. Deep joy! Here are some top recycling tips to help... Read more
Getting A Taxi? Be Safe! Be Careful!
Of course, it makes sense to consider getting a taxi over the festive period. However, if you are considering using taxis to travel this Christmas, there are some important things to look out for: Official licensed vehicles will have a licence... Read more
Councillor Maureen Clunan
It is with the very deepest regret that the the Town Council announces the sad passing of Councillor Maureen Clunan. Maureen was elected in May 2011 as a councillor for the Stockbridge ward. It was Maureen's first term as an elected... Read more
Santa To Visit Knowsley Safari Park!
This Christmas, a special treat is available to children as the chance to have breakfast with Santa presents itself. Of course, it's a busy time for Santa but he's managed to force a break into his busy schedule just for... Read more
Stockbridge Village Wins ... Again!
Residents in Stockbridge Village will know better than most the impact that regeneration can have. In recent years, they have seen the village centre totally transformed. Now it seems that this transformation is not only attracting praise from local residents. National... Read more
A Christmas Classic In Knowsley!
The Ghost of Christmas Future is almost here as young actors from Altru and Knowsley Youth Theatres perform their own version of Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol. Set in Victorian London, people are getting ready for a happy Christmas. Everybody is full of festive... Read more
Make A Healthy New Year's Resolution!
Public health professionals in Knowsley are encouraging residents to make a New Year's resolution to sign up to the latest Change4Life campaign. The new campaign will be launched in January to help families switch to healthier food options. Those... Read more
The Rucksack Project Help For The Homeless
Teams or individuals who would like to support an initiative to help people who are sleeping rough this winter are invited to take part in the Rucksack Project. The aim of the Rucksack Project is to pass on a little Christmas... Read more
Bogus Official Call Warning!
Please be wary of companies claiming to be working for Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (KMBC) offering refunds on Council Tax. The scam has seen residents telephoned at home by somebody claiming to be from KMBC. The resident is asked to make an appointment with them... Read more
First Historic Environment Strategy Published!
Knowsley has a wealth of architectural and natural features. Everybody probably knows that! But did you know that the first 'Historic Environment Strategy' has recently been published to help conserve and enhance those features for future generations? The five year plan aims to find... Read more
Have You Signed Up For 'Dry January'?
National alcohol charity Alcohol Concern is encouraging residents to take part in 'Dry January', a 31 day challenge to cut out alcohol. Those taking part will see financial and health benefits, as well as using it as an opportunity to assess their drinking habits. Dry... Read more
Landlords' Forum This Week!
If you are a private landlord in Knowsley, there is an event for you this Thursday, 5 December 2013 in Huyton. A private landlords' forum has been arranged and will cover a number of topics including: The Gas Safe Register British Gas - energy... Read more
EnChord On Song At Awards!
A group of musicians and singers from Stockbridge Village was recently nominated for the Isla Gladstone Arts Award at the Echo Pride of Merseyside Awards. At a ceremony that took place on Friday 22 November 2013, EnChord was nominated for its... Read more