Knowsley Town Council News
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
Knowsley Panto Attracts The Stars!
Coronation Street and Celebrity Big Brother star Bruce Jones is among the star names to appear in this year's Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park's Christmas panto, Jack and the Beanstalk. The actor, probably best known for playing Les Battersby in Corrie takes... Read more
Free Heritage Skills Training!
Work is well underway on the Prescot Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) --- a £3.2 million project which will see the repair and restoration of the town's historic fabric. The Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded £1.85 million to the project with additional funding provided by Knowsley... Read more
Town Council's Model Publication Scheme 2014
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, it is the duty of every public authority to adopt and maintain a Publication Scheme. Local authorities must produce and publish the method by which specific information will be available so that it can be easily... Read more
It's Sale Time In Stockbridge Village On Sunday!
Looking to earn a couple of bob, get rid of some unwanted items and pick up a bargain? Well, you could be lucky this weekend because there's a table top sale at the Stockbridge Village Neighbourhood Centre. The table top sale... Read more
"Mini Winter" Celebration On Sunday!
How about combining a social bike ride and some family festive fun this Sunday? The bike ride starts from Court Hey Park, Roby Road at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday 24 November and coincides with the National Wildflower Centre's annual "Mini... Read more
Suspension Of Blue Bin Waste Collection From Today!
During the winter months, there is a dramatic reduction in the amount of garden waste collected. In consequence, the garden waste (blue bin) collection will be suspended from today. There will be no blue bin collections between Monday 18 November 2013 and Friday 21 February 2014. During... Read more
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
World Diabetes Day On Thursday!
World Diabetes Day takes place on Thursday 14 November 2013. World Diabetes Day, on the 14 November every year, has grown from humble beginnings to become a globally-celebrated event to increase awareness about diabetes. Thursday is a significant day in the diabetes calendar because... 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
Oh No, Tonight Is Halloween!
Tonight, Thursday 31 October 2013, we "celebrate" Halloween. But if you thought Halloween originated in the USA and then exported over here in the 1970s, it's time to revisit your history books! Actually, it is widely thought that Halloween originated here, in the UK, as a pagan... 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