Knowsley Town Council News
Keep yourself safe during the warm weather spell
Keep yourself safe during the warm weather spell With the warmer weather set to continue into next week, residents are being reminded to keep yourself, and those around you, safe and well in the sun. Hot weather can be dangerous for the vulnerable, such as older people, young children... Read more
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 15 TO 21 MAY 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 15-21 May 2023 and this year the theme is 'anxiety' which is one of the most common mental health problems people experience. Anxiety is a normal emotion and a natural response in many different situations including, when we experience money worries, health concerns, problems with relationships, or when we start a new job, experience work... Read more
Playstreets@ Stockbridge Village Primary School L28 1AB
Playstreets@ Stockbridge Village Primary School L28 1AB ForHousing is a Social Housing provider with the aim of ‘Improved Lives’ for its tenants and their community. We plan to deliver 3 sessions of sports and arts and craft over the half term as part of Playstreets. This is in partnership with KAB’s, Petite Ullaloom and Altered Scale Drama. Each child will receive... Read more
The Living Well bus returns to Knowsley
The Living Well bus returns to Knowsley The Living Well Service is returning to Knowsley offering vaccinations, physical health checks, advice, guidance and signposting for lifestyle, mental wellbeing and social support. Residents will be able to access ‘evergreen’ first or second doses of the COVID-19... Read more
Welcome, Cllr Bernard Donnelly as Mayor of Knowsley Town Council
At the Annual General Meeting on Thursday 18 May 2023, the Town Council elected its Mayor for the next municipal year. The new Mayor Councillor Bernard Donnelly, represents the Stockbridge Ward. The new Mayor will remain in post until next year's Annual General Meeting, which has been scheduled for 16... Read more
Help to manage your money
Help to manage your money The Knowsley Offer consultation, which was carried out over the Summer of 2022, identified that the cost of living was having a major (or at least some) impact on the majority of respondents. The findings from the consultation have... Read more
Visit the Living Well Bus
Visit the Living Well Bus today (25/5) 10.30am to 4pm Leach Croft Car Park, Stockbridge Village No Appointment needed. Read more
Hillside Neighbourhood Centre
Grub Hub open Tuesday and Wednesday 10pm till 4pm ...Get down and get your fresh veg and meat products and do a bargain shop. Read more
The Littlewoods of Stockbridge Association
The Junior Rangers had a great morning making Bird Boots, sounds strange but it was a unique idea of one of our leaders and the kids were delighted. They used old boots and wellies that were mounted onto wooden bases with small roofs over the top and a wooden medallion with their names on, they were then put up... Read more
Knowsley Better together Fact sheet
On Friday 10 February 2023, a protest against the housing of asylum seekers at the Suites Hotel in Kirkby descended into acts of violence, criminal damage, and disorder. Those involved in the disorder on the evening equated to a small minority of people, who do not represent Knowsley and its residents. Following the incident, a large amount of misinformation has... Read more
Funding available for Eurovision celebrations
Funding available for Eurovision celebrations This May, Liverpool will host the Eurovision Song Contest. The event should be led by last year’s winners – Ukraine – but due to the ongoing invasion, the UK will host the competition on their behalf. The Eurovision Festival will land in Liverpool on Monday 1 May and... Read more
National Child Exploitation Awareness Day
National Child Exploitation Awareness Day – 18 March 2023 Knowsley Council and partners are helping to raise awareness of child exploitation as part of National Child Exploitation Day which takes place on 18 March. It’s important that people know what the signs are and what to do if they... Read more
From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.
Voter ID requirement From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections. This will apply to: Local elections Police and Crime Commissioner elections UK parliamentary by-elections Recall petitions From October 2023 it will also apply to UK General elections. If you don't have accepted photo ID, you... Read more
Stronger Communities Fund helps 27 local projects
Stronger Communities Fund helps 27 local projects Knowsley Council’s Cabinet have approved the allocation of more than £220,000 to help local groups and organisations to provide ‘effective support to those in need’ – one of the three key priorities in the Knowsley Council Plan 2022-2025. Organisations... Read more
Simonswood Medical Waste Disposal Facility – Update
Simonswood Medical Waste Disposal Facility – Update With two months having passed since a controversial application for a medical waste disposal facility in Simonswood was considered by Lancashire County Council, Knowsley Council remains opposed to the development – and has issued an update for residents. Prior to Lancashire County Council’s Development Control... Read more
Community Funding - In partnership with Veolia
£165,000 fund launched to help community groups reduce, reuse and recycle A share of £165,000 is up for grabs to help community groups make the Liverpool City Region a cleaner and greener place. The funding - made available via the Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority and Veolia Community Fund 2023/24 – is for community and voluntary groups, schools and not-for-profit organisations,... Read more
Knowsley to benefit from much-needed affordable bungalows
Knowsley to benefit from much-needed affordable bungalows Seven modern and affordable homes have been completed in Stockbridge Village, Knowsley, bringing more greatly sought-after bungalows to the area. Built by progressive social landlord ForHousing, the homes will provide sheltered accommodation for over-55s at an affordable rent, this means rates will be no more... Read more
UKSPF ‘Digital connectivity for local community facilities’ grants programme
UKSPF ‘Digital connectivity for local community facilities’ grants programme – Round 1 application process now open Deadline 5pm Monday 13 February 2023 The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s (LCR CA’s) local investment plan for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) programme - the UK’s successor to EU Structural funds - includes a grants programme focussed on Digital Connectivity for... Read more
Community Road Show
The Volair Community Roadshow is coming to Stockbridge Village this week. Residents can go along to access a range of help, support and information on physical & mental wellbeing, healthy lifestyles and more. Read more