Knowsley
Issue 24 – June 2010
News
02
Meet your
councillors
05
Good Neighbour
Awards
14
Summer
fun!
Contents
Knowsley
Welcome to the latest edition of
Your views in this issue:
Your council 02
If you have any comments please
contact the editor, Steve Roberts. 02 Meet your councillors
Knowsley News What’s hot 04
Chief Executive’s Directorate 04 Hollyoaks star swings into action
Knowsley Council
04 The Big Lunch
News
Huyton Municipal Buildings
Archway Road 05 Good Neighbours
Huyton, L36 9YU 06 Do you have the skills to foster?
05
07 Just the job for apprentices
telephone: 443 3066 Nominate your
08 Everything you need to know
email: about housing Good Neighbours
knowsleynews 09 It’s play time all summer long!
@knowsley.gov.uk
10
“ Summer is finally here...
14
Business in Knowsley
Knowsley News is also available
10 Cash help for small businesses
in other formats including Braille,
A nd there are plenty of events
and activities that you and
your family can enjoy in
Knowsley. There’s the magnificent
Knowsley Flower Show on 8 August,
highest performing businesses at
the Knowsley Business Awards.
On the subject of awards, you can
make your nomination for this
of Parliament are on pages 2 to 3.
Don’t forget that your councillors
are here to help you, so please
“
don’t hesitate to get in touch.
large print and audio tape. If you
are registered blind or visually
impaired you should receive an
audio tape version of the magazine.
10 Business Awards
Regenerate Knowsley
11 Kirkby consultation
11
Summer
fun
Telephone customer services
as well as the events taking place at year’s Good Neighbour in Knowsley Enjoy the summer. 12 New retail development in Halewood
on 443 4031
our fantastic Play Pathfinder areas to Awards on page 5. 12 Stockbridge Village update
mark National Play Day. As you will or email: 13 Culture Park and OurPlace
expect, we are continuing to help Finally, I would like to thank
customerservices
local businesses during the tough
economic climate. Have a look at
everyone who voted in the local and
general elections in May and used @knowsley.gov.uk Summer fun 14
page 10 for some of the support your vote to shape your council. 14 Out and about in Knowsley
available, as well as information The full details of Knowsley’s 63 local Cllr Ron Round
Young people 16
16
on how we will be recognising our councillors and our three Members Leader of Knowsley Council Give it 100%
Front cover: 16 Miss school, miss out
Faye, Lois and Chloe enjoy
watching Dave at work in 17 Countdown to GCSE results day
his ‘Yurt’ at Prescot's
New Mayor of Knowsley Elizabethan Fayre.
Knowsley News is
17 Making a difference
In focus
18 Another year for Scrutiny
18
Councillor Diane Reid is the new Mayor of Knowsley for 2010 11. produced by Knowsley 18 Library launches new teenage space
Metropolitan Borough Council
18 Have your say
B
orn in Huyton, Cllr Reid is a charities this year. They are: Lyndale four times a year and distributed
former pupil of St Joseph’s Cancer Care, a voluntary group and to all households in the borough. 19 Knowsley school children gripped
Primary School and charity providing help and support The next edition will be published by students’ play
St Augustine of Canterbury Secondary to people affected by cancer; in September 2010. 19 Help is only a phone call away
School. She was first elected to Woodlands Hospice Charitable Trust, 20 Financial advice for residents
Knowsley Council in 1991, an organisation providing specialist Designed by
representing Longview ward.
Cllr Reid was introduced to politics
palliative care for people with
cancer and other life-limiting
illnesses with complex needs;
origincreativedesign.com
Printed by The Website on Signa
Coat Silk: 100% waste paper
Recycling update
21 Recycling roadshows
21
19 Students’ play
by her parents at the age of 16 and SHAP Ltd, an organisation (secondary fibre), mainly from Your neighbourhood 22
has held a keen interest ever since. providing support and household collections, minimum
Away from her work, she has a range accommodation for young 22 South Huyton
50% post-consumer waste, no
of other interests, including walking, homeless people; and Age chlorine bleaching in production 23 North Huyton
swimming, snorkelling, skiing, Concern Knowsley, which process. 24 South Kirkby
travelling and spending time with aims to improve the
25 North Kirkby
family and friends. Cllr Reid’s husband, quality of life, health and
David Tyrrell, has the privilege of being well-being of people over 26 Halewood
her Consort in 2010 11. The Mayor will the age of 50. 27 Prescot, Whiston, Cronton
be supporting a number of local and Knowsley Village
What’s on 28
www.knowsley.gov.uk 01
Knowsley News Your council
Meet your KEY HALEWOOD KIRKBY HUYTON PRESCOT WHISTON
councillors
Cllr Norman Hogg Cllr Thomas H Fearns Cllr Bob Swann Cllr Diane M Reid (Mayor) Cllr Tony Harvey Cllr Samuel Lee Cllr Ken W McGlashan Cllr Veronica McNeill Cllr Tommy Russell
Knowsley’s councillors and MPs are here Labour (Halewood West)
Telephone 486 2013
Labour (Halewood West)
Telephone 430 7263
Labour (Halewood West)
Telephone 487 8974
Labour (Longview)
Telephone 480 0390
Labour (Longview)
Telephone 449 2501
Labour (Longview)
Telephone 292 8277
Labour (Page Moss)
Telephone 489 7209
Labour (Page Moss)
Telephone 292 6710
Labour (Page Moss)
Telephone 480 1612
to help you and serve the borough. norman.hogg@knowsley.gov.uk tommy.fearns@knowsley.gov.uk bob.swann@knowsley.gov.uk diane.reid@knowsley.gov.uk tony.harvey@knowsley.gov.uk sammy.lee@knowsley.gov.uk ken.mcglashan@knowsley.gov.uk veronica.mcneill@knowsley.gov.uk tommy.russell@knowsley.gov.uk
On these two pages, you will see who’s who
in 2010/11 and the contact details for your local
councillor and MP.
Your local MPs are:
Cllr Tina Harris Cllr Allan Harvey Cllr Harry Birch Cllr Christina M O’Hare Cllr Graham J Morgan Cllr Christine Bannon Cllr Andy Moorhead Cllr Margaret A Harvey Cllr Tony Cunningham
Labour (Halewood South) Labour (Halewood South) Lib Dem (Halewood South) (Deputy Mayor) Labour (Roby) Labour (Roby) Labour (Roby) Labour (St Bartholomew’s) Labour (St Bartholomew’s) Labour (St Bartholomew’s)
Telephone 486 6104 allan.harvey@knowsley.gov.uk Telephone 280 8607 Telephone 489 7929 Telephone 489 5292 Telephone 489 7667 Telephone 289 8347 Telephone 449 2501 Telephone 477 0131
tina.harris@knowsley.gov.uk harry.birch@knowsley.gov.uk christina.o’hare@knowsley.gov.uk graham.morgan@knowsley.gov.uk christine.bannon@knowsley.gov.uk andy.moorhead@knowsley.gov.uk margaret.harvey@knowsley.gov.uk tony.cunningham@knowsley.gov.uk
Shaun Woodward
MP for St Helens South
and Whiston Maria
MP fo Eagle
Howarth r
and H Garston
George owsley alewo
n
MP for K od Cllr Shelley Powell Cllr Sarah Smithson Cllr Edna Finneran Cllr Brian O’Hare Cllr Frank Walsh Cllr Peter Boland Cllr Kay Moorhead Cllr Joan Lilly Cllr Ken Keith
Labour (Halewood North) Lib Dem (Halewood North) Labour (Halewood North) Labour (St Gabriel’s) Lib Dem (St Gabriel’s) Labour (St Gabriel’s) Labour (St Michael’s) Labour (St Michael’s) Labour (St Michael’s)
shelley.powell@knowsley.gov.uk Telephone 487 8539 Telephone 475 6890 Telephone 489 7929 Telephone 0794 0068474 Telephone 292 0533 Telephone 289 8347 Telephone 290 0875 Telephone 489 8610
sarah.smithson@knowsley.gov.uk edna.finneran@knowsley.gov.uk brian.ohare@knowsley.gov.uk frank.walsh@knowsley.gov.uk peter.boland@knowsley.gov.uk kay.moorhead@knowsley.gov.uk joan.lilly@knowsley.gov.uk ken.keith@knowsley.gov.uk
Cllr Jayne E Aston Cllr Ted Grannell Cllr David Lonergan, MRICS Cllr Jackie Harris Cllr Marie E Stuart Cllr Bill Brennan Cllr Dennis J Baum Cllr Heather Weightman Cllr Bill Weightman Cllr Ron J Round, JP Cllr Bob Maguire Cllr Graham A Wright
Labour (Cherryfield) Labour (Cherryfield) Labour (Cherryfield) Labour (Kirkby Central) Labour (Kirkby Central) Labour (Kirkby Central) Labour (Stockbridge) Labour (Stockbridge) Labour (Stockbridge) Labour (Swanside) Labour (Swanside) Labour (Swanside)
Telephone 548 3490 Telephone 546 2633 Telephone 548 3490 Telephone 546 1708 Telephone 07884 275832 Telephone 548 2583 Telephone 480 7018 Telephone 480 3094 Telephone 480 3094 Telephone 443 3482 Telephone 289 3100 Telephone 289 1849
jayne.aston@knowsley.gov.uk ted.grannell@knowsley.gov.uk david.lonergan@knowsley.gov.uk jackie.harris@knowsley.gov.uk marie.stuart@knowsley.gov.uk bill.brennan@knowsley.gov.uk dennis.baum@knowsley.gov.uk heather.weightman@knowsley.gov.uk bill.weightman@knowsley.gov.uk ron.round@knowsley.gov.uk bob.maguire@knowsley.gov.uk graham.wright@knowsley.gov.uk
Cllr Edward Connor Cllr Terence Garland Cllr Michael Murphy Cllr Ros Smith Cllr Jean D Keats Cllr Norman F Keats Cllr Marjorie Sommerfield Cllr Robert Arnall Cllr Ian Smith Cllr Denise Allen Cllr Joan McGarry Cllr William Sommerfield
Labour (Northwood) Labour (Northwood) Labour (Northwood) Labour (Whitefield) Labour (Whitefield) Labour (Whitefield) Lib Dem (Prescot West) Labour (Prescot West) (Prescot West) Labour (Prescot East) Lib Dem (Prescot East) Lib Dem (Prescot East)
Telephone 546 8881 Telephone 07811 248107 Telephone 292 5280 Telephone 292 6506 Telephone 546 7127 Telephone 546 7127 Telephone 431 0785 Telephone 07950 200344 Telephone 289 8800 Telephone 430 7835 Telephone 292 4721 Telephone 431 0785
eddie.connor@knowsley.gov.uk terence.garland@knowsley.gov.uk michael.murphy@knowsley.gov.uk ros.smith@knowsley.gov.uk jean.keats@knowsley.gov.uk norman.keats@knowsley.gov.uk marjorie.sommerfield@knowsley.gov.uk rob.arnall@knowsley.gov.uk ian.smith@knowsley.gov.uk denise.allen@knowsley.gov.uk joan.mcgarry@knowsley.gov.uk william.sommerfield@knowsley.gov.uk
Cllr Malcolm J Sharp Cllr Ray Halpin Cllr Thomas Grierson Cllr Dave Dobbie Cllr John B Greer Currently vacant Cllr Sandra E Gaffney Cllr Ron Gaffney Cllr Pauline A Kelly Cllr Vince Cullen Cllr Tony Newman Cllr Yvonne Southern
Labour (Shevington) Labour (Shevington) Labour (Shevington) Labour (Park) Labour (Park) (Park) Labour (Whiston North) Labour (Whiston North) Labour (Whiston North) Labour (Whiston South) Labour (Whiston South) Lib Dem (Whiston South)
Telephone 289 0067 Telephone 546 1622 Telephone 289 2274 Telephone 548 6351 Telephone 289 2033 Telephone 430 9194 Telephone 426 4883 Telephone 426 7788 Telephone 426 3382 Telephone 292 4884 Telephone 431 0171
malcolm.sharp@knowsley.gov.uk ray.halpin@knowsley.gov.uk thomas.grierson@knowsley.gov.uk dave.dobbie@knowsley.gov.uk john.greer@knowsley.gov.uk sandra.gaffney@knowsley.gov.uk ron.gaffney@knowsley.gov.uk pauline.kelly@knowsley.gov.uk vince.cullen@knowsley.gov.uk tony.newman@knowsley.gov.uk yvonne.southern@knowsley.gov.uk
02 www.knowsley.gov.uk 03
Knowsley News What’s hot
¡
Good Neighbours Nomination form
Who do you think should be nominated
for the Good Neighbour in Knowsley
Nominations are now open for the Good Neighbour in Awards? To make your nomination,
Knowsley Awards, after their successful launch last year. fill in the form below and send it to the
following address. No stamp is required.
T he awards are set up by the
Knowsley Partnership so that
residents can acknowledge
and thank the people who make their
community a better place to live.
Knowsley a great place to live.
Last year’s awards were a great
success and, given the strength of
our local communities, I’m looking
forward to seeing the nominations
Good Neighbour Awards
RSHC-XKCL-KBEJ
Corporate Resources
Municipal Buildings
Archway Road, Huyton
Anybody who lives in Knowsley can which will come in this year.” Liverpool, L36 9UX
be nominated, and it can be for any
Hollyoaks star swings into action reason that you think makes your
community better.
To make your nomination, simply
complete the form on the right and
return it using the Freepost address.
Your name:
C elebrating the completion
of Knowsley’s Play Pathfinder
programme was child’s play
for Hollyoaks star Ellis Hollins.
a 4.36m two-year project to bring
28 exciting and dynamic natural play
spaces to the borough. Joined by local
children at Copthorne Adventure
Playground in Kirkby, Ellis tried out
Play Pathfinder programme is aimed
at offering local children and young
people the latest in natural outdoor
play. At parks across Knowsley,
innovative climbing frames and
Cllr Ron Round, Leader of Knowsley
Council, said “The awards are a
fantastic opportunity to say thank you
to the many people who make
Nominations close on 15 September
2010, and the winners will be
announced at a ceremony in
November 2010.
Your phone number:
Your email address:
Ten-year-old Ellis, who plays Tom the many attractions at the Peter Pan swings have been combined with
Cunningham in the top soap, was themed play space – giving his seal a range of natural play features,
among the guests of honour at a of approval to the sunken pirate ship, including boulders, musical Who you are nominating
day to mark the completion of the slides, zip-wire swing, and much sculptures, themed structures Name:
council’s Play Pathfinder programme, more. The Government-backed and natural surfacing.
Address:
for The Big Phone number:
s Doreen Hope receives her 2009 award from
Cllr Dave Smithson, former Mayor of Knowsley.
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One Age:
Flower Show Sunday 18 July 2010 year’ of last
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It can be whatever you want it to be – food,
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and a large craft marquee are
dancing, games – whatever will
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encourage people to attend. Mrs E n Ess y,
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Knowsley Flower Show. you with some goodie bags for the day. a diff is minor ep
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04 www.knowsley.gov.uk 05
Knowsley News What’s hot
Do you have the Improving support
skills to foster?
This year’s Foster Care Fortnight ran from 17 until 30 May 2010.
for young people coming of age
K nowsley Council’s children’s
services, adult services
and NHS Knowsley held
a special ‘moving on’ event for
F oster Care Fortnight is a
UK-wide awareness raising
campaign which encourages
people to realise that they may have
the skills and qualities needed to
including emergency fostering,
short break/respite fostering, short-
term and long-term fostering.
Knowsley is particularly looking for
foster carers who would be willing
the parents of young people with
disabilities or special/additional
needs.
Over 40 families attended the
Children programme has achieved
some great things in its first 12
months.
There is now a tailor-made swimming
become a great foster carer. to look after teenagers and people events at the Kirkby Suite where and activity programme for children
with disabilities for short-term professionals from Knowsley with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Fostering is a way of offering children breaks. If you feel you have agencies were there to offer Disorder (ADHD), which will soon be for a centre for independent living,
and young people a home while their the time, commitment information and answer any available in all Knowsley leisure which will provide specialist
own parents are unable to look after and skills to care for questions about the support centres. The programme has funded equipment and storage facilities.
them. This is often a temporary children separated from available for children ‘moving on’ specialist equipment and facilities in The programme will also provide
arrangement, and many fostered their own families and from children’s services to adult playgrounds across the borough, exclusive changing facilities for
children return to their own families. would like more services support. and bought an adapted caravan for disabled children and adults across
Children who cannot return home but information about how holidays in Wales. the borough.
still want to stay in touch with their to become a foster carer, The sessions were so successful
families often live with a long-term please contact us on that there are now plans to make Over the next year the programme, For further details contact
foster carer. There are a range of 443 3958 or email it an annual event. Meanwhile, along with Adult Health and Adult John McIntyre on 443 5601.
different types of fostering which our adoption.fostering@ Knowsley’s Aiming High for Disabled Social Care, is contributing funding
foster carers in Knowsley support knowsley.gov.uk
Just the job for apprentices
On-hand to help you Calling all youngsters! We will shortly be starting to recruit our next batch
of apprentices to work at Knowsley Council.
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) can blight lives and leave victims
F “
Joining the council as an apprentice is a great way
living in fear. But in Knowsley, a dedicated team of professionals or the third year in a row,
are on-hand to provide help and support to reduce crime and a number of posts will be to get on the career ladder, gain work experience
help offenders change their lives.
established for youngsters to
work in a wide variety of roles across
the council on two-year contracts.
and work towards a qualification. I have been made
to feel very welcome at the council and my days are full
“
T he Safer Knowsley Partnership is To view the full list of minimum service This will allow them to combine their of different and exciting opportunities and experiences.
committed to tackling anti-social standards visit the community safety work with studying for NVQs and
behaviour and our ASB Unit has section of www.knowsley.gov.uk other relevant certificates. The 2010 Craig Ashton
Trainee Enforcement Officer
recently published its service standards. intake will join teams including
Anyone can be affected by anti-social Environmental Health, Children’s
Examples of just some of these behaviour. Don’t feel isolated – Centres, Human Resources and Asset
standards include: a dedicated team is here to help. Management. Craig Ashton started
• Enabling and encouraging Call 443 2000 (all calls are treated in working for the council as an
residents, visitors and workers confidence). apprentice and is now employed as a
in the borough to report incidents Trainee Enforcement Officer, looking
of ASB; Did you know you can also call for counterfeit goods, underage sales
• Ensuring timely action is taken Crimestoppers anonymously on and unfair trading. If you are
to investigate and tackle incidents 0800 555 111? You won’t be asked interested in following in Craig’s
and to prevent them escalating; who you are, just what you know. footsteps, register with your local
• Providing advice and support to Help us tackle crime and disorder in Connexions Service and check the
victims and witnesses; Knowsley. In an emergency please Knowsley Council website for news
• Informing residents of the services call 999. of vacancies. Craig with Cllr Sandra Gaffney and Cllr Ken Keith.
that the council and partner
06 www.knowsley.gov.uk agencies provide. 07
Knowsley News What’s hot
Everything you need It’s play time
to know about housing all summer long!
K nowsley Council’s specialist
Housing Options Service
provides information, advice
and guidance on a full range of
housing related issues, whatever your
• Support and advice if you live in
a house that is too big for you or
that is overcrowded
• Support to help you stay in your
Vote of confidence
for Knowsley landlords Residents’ feedback
used to improve website
circumstances. own home or the options available
for supported living.
If you are at risk of becoming
homeless, call the Housing Options For more information and for
Service on 0800 694 0280 for help other Housing Services visit
and advice (free from landlines). www.knowsley.gov.uk
This includes the following help
and support:
“
Whether you own your own
• If you are struggling to pay your home, live in a rented property Knowsley’s Landlord Accreditation
mortgage or are at risk of losing your from a private landlord or Scheme recognises high quality,
A
home due to rent or mortgage arrears housing association, or live with well-managed private sector
series of ‘Play Days’ have been organised by Knowsley
family or friends, the Housing residential accommodation. Council to encourage children to get outside and play
• Directing you towards support and Options Service can offer you during the summer holidays.
practical advice for dealing with debt practical support on many issues. If you are a private landlord,
The team are trained in all accredited status will help you Play is essential to the physical, 28 July Mill Farm, Kirkby
• Dealing with problems at home, aspects of housing and can offer attract new tenants and give you emotional and educational
including a mediation service to help advice or direct you to the the edge in a competitive market development of a child, and in 4 August Jubilee Park, Huyton For those of you who
resolve conflicts with family right place. If you have concerns,
the sooner you contact the team,
“ place. Knowsley they have the perfect play
spaces with over 3m invested in
11 August Browns Field, Prescot regularly pay a visit
to our website
• Finding private rented housing in the more they can do to help. If you are a tenant you can be 28 Play Pathfinder natural play spaces 18 August Wignall Park, Kirkby
Knowsley and advice on your rights assured that accredited properties (see page 4). The events mark National
www.knowsley.gov.uk,
and responsibilities as a tenant Cllr Dave Lonergan will be safe and in good repair and Play Day on 4 August, but we have 25 August Wood Road, Halewood you may have noticed
Cabinet Member for Regeneration,
Economy and Skills your landlord is committed to the organised events throughout the some changes recently.
• Financial support through a tenancy health, safety and welfare of their summer across the borough. Each All ages are welcome and the activities
bond for private rented housing in Housing team tenants. event is free, runs from 10am to 3pm, will include arts and crafts, games After consulting with a number
Knowsley and will take place on the following and sports. of residents, we have made some
0800 694 0280 To find out more about the dates: enhancements to the homepage
• Help and advice on how to apply Landlord Accreditation Scheme which take into account the
for accommodation with registered visit www.knowsley.gov.uk feedback we received.
social landlords operating within or call 443 2287 Support for children with speech
Knowsley We have made the most popular
and language difficulties areas of the site (‘news’ and ‘do-it-
online’) more prominent and
SAL4KIDS is a speech and language support group for parents of children with incorporated links to social media
We want your views language difficulties. The group is run by parents for parents and organises day sites. We have also created a space
trips, activities, guest speakers and advice. More importantly, you can spend time where videos can be played, and
Knowsley Council is currently with people who are facing the same issues and challenges as you are, so there is have increased the size of the text
consulting on two key housing always a shoulder to lean on if you need support. to make our site easier to use for
strategies, the Homeless Strategy people with visual impairments.
and the Allocations Policy. Monday 12 July Robins Children’s Centre, Pilch Lane, Huyton
We are always looking for ways
Wednesday 14 July Sunrise Centre, Huyton Church Road, Huyton
We would like to know your to improve our website so if you
views on both of these strategies. Thursday 15 July Southmeads Children’s Centre, Lickers Lane, Whiston have any suggestions or feedback
please email them to
You can submit your comments Wednesday 21 July Knowsley Carers Centre, Bewley Drive, Kirkby corporatewebteam@
on www.knowsley.gov.uk or call knowsley.gov.uk
443 2375 to talk to a member All groups run from 9.30am to 12 noon. For more information contact
of the team. Margaret Thurgeson on 07709 245770.
08 www.knowsley.gov.uk 09
Business in Knowsley Regenerate Knowsley
Kirkby consultation results:
Cash help Disabled woman
for small
leads the way
in dance Retail is top priority
businesses W
ith the help of a 500 Fresh Start Grant,
Lisa Simpson, who has Quadriplegic Back in March every household and business in Kirkby received
Cerebral Palsy, is helping other disabled a consultation document asking people for their views on the
people create their own dance routines.
future development of the town centre. More than 1,600
responses were submitted by post, online and through public
There’s now even more support Lisa cannot speak but choreographs by using a
so-called Simpson Board that is covered in words, buildings in the town. The findings have now been shared with
for people setting up or growing diagrams and symbols needed to create a dance. the community and our partners including Tesco.
Users indicate with their eyes or by pointing where,
their business in Knowsley. on a virtual stage, they would like the dancers to
go and what sort of moves they should make. A great deal of information was
T he Fresh Start Grant offers 200 to 1,800 for
eligible people setting up their own business.
In addition, the Small Business Growth Grant is for
qualifying businesses who have been trading for more
than two years and want to invest further or employ more
Thanks to the support from Fresh Start, Lisa has now
set up Simpson Board Enterprises Ltd with business
partners Stephen Banning and Ray Rooney.
You can find out more about
gathered from residents and
businesses in the town. This included
feedback on what mattered most to
people when it came to the future
development of the town centre and
“ The response we have had to
this consultation has been really
positive and it was very clear from
the findings as to what mattered
most to the people of Kirkby. Both in
people. Applications are particularly sought from firms the Simpson Board by contacting also additional comments that the ranking of priorities and general
with less than 10 employees. This grant offers support from Stephen on 07971 699125 or residents wished to make. comments made, the community
2,000 to 10,000 to cover up to half of the cost of the emailing Lisa directly gave us very strong guidance that
planned growth. Lsimpsondesigns@yahoo.co.uk The main headline from all the improving retail in the town was on
findings was that improving the retail the top of their priority list.
Knowsley Council’s Business Liaison Team provides a offering in the town was the most
full range of help and support for businesses and important thing for the community. We have shared this feedback with
self-employed people. For more information call 477 4000 our partners, including Tesco who
(eligibility and level of grant is subject to set criteria). remain committed to investing in the
town. They are now working hard to
use these finding to help shape new
proposals for the town centre which
“
“
Small businesses are crucial to a prosperous and
will concentrate on the things that
diverse economy in Knowsley. We want to encourage
matter most to the community.
our local entrepreneurs and to make setting up in
business a realistic choice for people in the borough.
These grants should provide vital support at the
“ Cllr Dave Lonergan
Knowsley Council’s Cabinet Member for Further consultation will take place
different stages of a business’s development. as this project develops. Visit our
Regeneration, Economy and Skills
Cllr Dave Lonergan website www.knowsley.gov.uk to
Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Economy and Skills Lisa Simpson with business partner Stephen Banning
and the Simpson Board
view the findings report.
What matters to you most?
N ominations for Knowsley’s
annual Business Awards
are now open.
community, despite the difficult
economic climate that businesses
have faced. The Business Awards
are an ideal way to recognise the
We asked residents and
businesses to rank, in order
of priority, what they felt were
ess The awards recognise and reward achievements of our businesses the most important elements
Businrds the many businesses in Knowsley and their people.”Individuals and to include in a new development
Awa that have enjoyed success and made
a contribution to the local
businesses based in Knowsley are
eligible for nomination. Visit
in the town centre. This chart
shows what the community
community. Cllr Dave Lonergan, www.knowsleybusiness.com ranked as number 1 in their list
Knowsley’s Cabinet Member for for full details on the categories of priorities for the town centre.
Regeneration, Economy and Skills and how to nominate. Winners will
said: “There are some great success be recognised at a glittering awards
stories in Knowsley’s business ceremony later in the year.
10 www.knowsley.gov.uk 11
Knowsley News Regenerate Knowsley
New retail development in Halewood
E xciting proposals for a new
modern shopping centre in
Halewood are moving ahead
and a planning application from
Neptune Developments is expected
and demolition work has already
started. Architects’ impressions displayed
on the hoardings show how the new
shopping centre will look. The new
centre will total 50,000 square feet and
“
A thriving shopping centre
is crucial to the regeneration
of Halewood and this development
will completely change the face
of Raven Court. Together with the
soon. include a 17,000 square foot Aldi store, “
Halewood Centre, which opened
Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park
additional retail space (small and large last year, it will transform the area
To prepare the site for the new shopping units) and potentially a public house, to create a vibrant district shopping
centre, the former Halewood Library and new bus station facilities and new car centre.
Leather Bottle Pub have already been parking. Neptune Developments have
demolished and the sites cleared. The
next stage is to demolish buildings at
the centre of the old Raven Court.
received keen interest from a number
of national and local traders who want
to be a part of the new centre.
Cllr Dave Lonergan
Cabinet Member for Regeneration,
Economy and Skills
and OurPlace youth facility
Hoardings surround part of this site
Work has started on the new leisure and culture development and OurPlace
youth facility on Longview Drive, Huyton. The new facility is centrally based,
maximising accessibility for all residents across the borough.
Regeneration What’s included in the plans? OurPlace will include: For further information, contact
plans take shape “
It’s great for people to see A new leisure centre will offer a wide Jenna Young or Hazel Crampton on
for themselves the real progress variety of state-of-the-art facilities for • Multi-use games area 443 5337 or email
that is being made to redevelop us all to enjoy. This will include: • Skate/BMX park jenna.young@knowsley.gov.uk or
their area. It’s even more • Media suite hazel.crampton@knowsley.gov.uk
rewarding to see people making • Two 25m swimming pools • Music and arts space
the most of these new facilities • 120-station fitness centre • Dance/performance space What are the timescales involved?
S ince the last edition of alongside the new Play Pathfinder and appreciating the positive Six-court sports hall (which will also Chill out space Completion is expected late
• •
Knowsley News, the plans to facilities that are up and running and impact they will have in the village be used to host sports, cultural • Café with terrace summer/autumn 2011.
regenerate Stockbridge Village already proving to be a really positive centre. It’s an exciting time in and arts performances) • Allotments
have gathered real pace and already asset in the village centre. A planning Stockbridge Village and this is only • Large atrium with café • Areas for services that young people What facilities can I use whilst the
residents are beginning to see some application outlining detailed just the start of developments • Spa area need, such as health and Connexions park is being developed?
big changes in their area.
Work has been completed to
proposals for a new primary school,
Children and Family Centre and
Neighbourhood Centre including
“
which aim to provide first class
facilities and create a welcoming
village centre for residents and
•
•
•
Squash court
Dance studios
Adult day care services, offering
There will also be a range of
opportunities to gain new skills
You can visit the council’s leisure
centres located in Huyton, Kirkby,
Prescot and Halewood.
demolish Heatwaves and clear the site library, police access point and state- visitors alike. a range of visits and activities for through participation in activities and
ready for a new primary school to be of-the-art leisure facilities is currently people with disabilities volunteering to help run the centre. How will I get more information
erected. Work has also begun on the being considered for approval by the Cllr Bill Weightman as the project progresses?
extension to the health centre, council in the summer. These new facilities will encourage How can I get involved with OurPlace? Log on to our website
and support people to participate OurPlace is designed and run by www.knowsley.gov.uk
in a range of opportunities including young people for young people aged (click on Regenerate Knowsley)
Activity for Life, various sporting 13 to 19 years. Young people can get or call 443 2200.
activities, classes and training involved in the project through the
and development programmes. OurPlace forum.
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Knowsley News Your neighbourhood
South Huyton North Huyton
St George’s Festival
T he festival at McGoldrick
Park, Huyton, celebrated
the heritage of St George in
England and around the world.
North Huyton children’s centres
give families what they want T hree Sure Start Children’s
Centres in North Huyton
are flying high after
winning an award for listening
to what families want.
The day began with a special service
The centres have secured the
in St Gabriel's Church to celebrate
Knowsley Participation Standards’
the achievements of more than one Kite Mark, which recognises the
hundred young people from the work done to involve parents
local area – followed by the walk to and children in service provision.
McGoldrick Park. Attractions To celebrate and thank the families
included a fun fair, arena, circus skills who go along to the centres,
marquee, face painting, world foods, a ‘flying a kite’ event was held at
climbing walls and a dog display Hilltop Children’s Centre.
team. There were also local dancers,
Residents from across Huyton falconry displays and a tented village
came together to celebrate for community organisations to
showcase their activities in the local
A champion
St George’s Day with an area. of the community
international ‘walk of pride’.
Fun in the sun North Huyton mum, Joanne Norman,
is one of Knowsley’s first Community
Planting the Jobs bus comes to St John’s Hanging basket Residents of Reeds Road, Huyton,
had fun in the sun – and voted for
a summer fun day and play
equipment for younger children,
Champions – going the extra mile to
make her community a better place
seeds of success giveaway activities aimed at improving their a climbing wall and organised day to live.
area. trips with Neighbourhood Police
Blooming lovely! That’s the An event to boost the job prospects United Residents’ Association ran and Community Support Officers for Joanne signed up to the scheme
verdict on the achievements of of young people from the St John’s an event which saw young people A community fun day, which saw young people. They also voted for earlier this year, and is already
young people from Huyton Arts estate who are not in employment, making up hanging baskets for families enjoy play activities, family orientated initiatives, such as involved in a wide range
and Sports Centre for Learning education or training has been pensioners and disabled residents in workshops, hanging basket making a veggie van, community of community projects. She said:
who joined a work experience hailed a success. the local community. The event was and information stands, was held to clean-ups and
programme at Court Hey Park. linked to KHT’s Dream Scheme which ask residents their views on a local “I’m helping residents make links
The Knowsley Works Jobs bus visited involves young people taking part in spending 10,000 of Government residents’ within their own communities, as
Year 10 pupil Paul Huddart the estate, with representatives from positive activities in their community. funding. Residents voted for a range group. sometimes people don’t realise what
(pictured below) was among a Connexions, Job Centre Plus, the of activities for local children, young they can do, or how to set up groups
group of students who spent one community college and the Youth people and families. These included to support each other. So far, we have
week working alongside the park Service, offering advice and a new mums and tots group which
ranger. As well as routine information. Following the event, we’ve called ‘The Gossip Group’ and
maintenance tasks, the teenagers a number of home visits were made some new keep-fit classes.”
helped with a range of activities with young people receiving
including conservation events, information about current Recommending the role to others she
pond dipping and health walks. vacancies that suited their skills. added: “I think it’s important that
The work experience scheme is people know they can achieve things
part of Knowsley Council’s Aspire in their own communities. It’s easier
Programme, which offers Year 10 than people think to make a small
pupils placements covering a change that will make a big difference
range of work opportunities. Opportunities for families to them and to others.” Anyone
At least 20 young people each Did you know? Did you know? interested in becoming a community
year benefit from placements at A new project to help families champion can contact 443 3703.
You can drop in to the South You can call in to the North
Knowsley’s parks. who want to make a positive
Huyton office to tell us about Huyton office to tell us about
incidents of anti-social behaviour, incidents of anti-social behaviour, change in their lives is underway.
litter problems or anything else litter problems or anything else Volunteer Family Mentors are local
you think we could help sort out. you think we could help sort out. people trained to help families work
You will find us at Poplar House, You will find us at Poplar House, towards an achievable goal, e.g.
Poplar Bank, Huyton, L36 9US Poplar Bank, Huyton, L36 9US improving health and lifestyle,
developing skills, making new
friends, building confidence or
improving their finances. To find out Resident Nicola Dowling
(left) chats to Joanne.
more call 443 3277 or 443 3207.
22 www.knowsley.gov.uk 23
Knowsley News Your neighbourhood
South Kirkby North Kirkby
World champs journey
T Northwood mums A
he UK’s top paralympians group of Northwood mums have raised
came to Knowsley to start 35,000 to create a new community garden
the 2010 Disability Athletics on the corner of Gilescroft Avenue and
starts in Knowsley! Challenge.
do it again Roughwood Drive.
The new garden, set to open in time for the summer
Kirkby Sports College was chosen
to host the first of three Disability holidays, will include new paths, seating, colourful
Athletics Challenges because of its planting, raised flower beds and art features designed
high performance Mondo track – by local young people. The funding was secured from
the fastest surface currently used in Community Spaces, Groundwork UK and the Big Lottery
track and field in the world. Fund. Locals will be invited to join training and growing
sessions at the garden. Anyone wanting to get involved
Paralympians Shelly Woods and can drop into Northwood Community Centre or contact
Mickey Bushell were among the 77 Knowsley Council on 443 2481.
athletes taking part in the competition
Knowsley Council’s Jacqui Collins (front) and Fiona Mather (back) join mums
organised by UK Athletics. The events L-R: Tina Drury, Kellie Purcell, Nicky Drury and Carol Birchall at the site.
offered opportunities for Paralympic
athletes to prepare for the Athletics
World Championships in New Zealand
Paralympians Shelly Woods and Mickey Bushell
(photo by Mark Shearman, Athletics Images)
in January 2011.
School Gates Initiative St Paul’s, Knowsley Northern
Primary Support, Ravenscroft
and Overdale Primary. You can
South Kirkby’s Keeping in credit Keeping it local Are you looking for work? Then the
School Gates Initiative could help
receive advice and guidance, help
with regaining your confidence,
got talent! you. and the support you need to get
Field Lane residents have been into work.
South Kirkby youngsters are working with the council and police The School Gates team can help you
‘finding their talent’ thanks to teams to tackle anti-social behaviour find work, training or to set up your For more information, contact the
a national scheme aimed at in the area. own business. The project is running School Gates advisor Gary Bell on
involving them in cultural and at Eastcroft Primary, St Peter and 07770 966612.
creative activities. A zero-tolerance approach to anti-social
behaviour has seen action taken against
Under fives at local children’s centres those causing nuisance. Thanks to vital
and nurseries developed their
speaking through creative play,
Terry Egan (centre) from Knowsley Mutual
information from residents, a problem
family has been removed from the area. New woodland funding boost New dance group
Credit Union receives one of only six national
art and story creation. In addition, awards from Deanna Oppenheimer of Keep fit and have fun by coming
the ‘Merseyside Sings’ project has Barclays and (left) Brian Pomeroy, Chair of the A Neighbourhood Watch and residents’ A 230,000 investment set to along to the new Towerhill
seen year six pupils develop their Government’s Financial Inclusion Taskforce. group has also been created and the breathe new life into derelict Pensioners Tea Dance group which
singing skills. area has benefited from a Community land in Northwood has been meets every Friday at 1pm
Kirkby Credit Union is helping Payback team – supervised by given the go-ahead. at Towerhill
For more information on cultural hundreds of residents stay out Merseyside Probation – painting Community
Plans to create a new public open
activities for young people aged 11 of debt. Residents can use the fencing around Field Lane Park. Centre, Ebony
space near Simonswood Lane have
to 19 in Merseyside visit credit union, now known as been given a funding boost – Way.
www.findyourtalent.net Knowsley Mutual Credit Union Anyone affected by anti-social thanks to grants from the North
(KMCU), to deposit savings and behaviour can contact the hotline West Development Agency,
secure loans of up to 300 at on 443 2000. Marks & Spencer and Groundwork
reasonable interest rates. Merseyside. This funding will be
used to create a new network of
A recent recruitment drive, backed
by Knowsley Council, KHT and Did you know? paths, improvements to the pond
and new play activities.
Did you know?
partners has seen 252 new members
You can call in to the South You can drop in to the North
from Kirkby Central ward join up. The project will also create a haven
Kirkby office to tell us about Kirkby office to tell us about
Thanks to a partnership with for nature-watching and educational
incidents of anti-social behaviour, incidents of anti-social behaviour,
suppliers of white goods, such as groups. Consultation activities will
litter problems or anything else be organised during July and August litter problems or anything you
cookers and fridges, customers can
you think we could help sort out. when locals can view plans for think we could help sort out.
buy these items at very competitive
You will find us at the One Stop the site. You will find us at The Barn,
prices through the credit union.
Shop, Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby Shevingtons Lane, Kirkby L33 1XA
For more information about
L32 1TX For further information ring or call us on 443 4491/4492/4493.
Knowsley Mutual Credit Union,
contact Terry Egan on 545 3380. 443 2482.
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Knowsley News Your neighbourhood
Halewood Prescot, Whiston, Cronton and Knowsley Village
Countdown to the
Halewood Festival
T his year’s Halewood
Community Festival will be
bigger and better than ever.
The free event on Saturday 3 July
New community playspace P
rescot and Whiston
children are set to enjoy
a new community playspace,
thanks to funding raised by the
Bryer Road Environment Group (BEG).
at the Halewood Leisure Centre is
guaranteed to be a great day out Ten years of tireless fundraising has
for the whole family with everything seen BEG members raise around
from high adrenalin fairground rides, 150,000 to create new facilities for
climbing wall and circus skills, to families and children at Bryer Road
fabulous live music and a great Community and Youth Centre.
line-up in the main arena. New to the
festival this year is a fun dog show The new play space will include
organised by the Merseyside Retired timber climbing frames, zig zag
Greyhound Trust and a ‘Halewood’s steps, rocks and boulders, a new
Got Talent’ competition. path and seating. It is due for
completion at the start of July.
The event starts at 11am until 4pm,
with the official opening at 12 noon by Left: BEG members Joan Molloy, Angela
Pearlman, Dena Fairclough and Janet
the Mayor of Halewood Town Council. Edmonds show off the new play space.
Tall order: last year’s successful festival.
New centre opening
Have your say about marks National Park gates given
your local green space Families Week new lease of life
Halewood Park is working towards achieving prestigious Green Flag status – The opening of the new Phoenix The entrance to Henley Park,
but we need your help. The council needs your views on an improvement plan Children’s Centre on Bryer Road was Whiston has been returned
for the park, and will have a stand at the Halewood Festival on Saturday 3 July. the highlight of National Families to its former glory following
You can also contact us direct by ringing Cath Sheil on 443 2481 or email Week in Prescot during June. a project to give the gates a new
catherine.sheil@knowsley.gov.uk lease of life.
Halewood The centre will provide services in
Those living near Court Farm Woods can also have their say about the new the area for families and children up The two-month renovation project
design and facilities in the woods. Please contact Philip Hurst on Debonnairs to five years of age. During the week saw the gates removed by a
443 2482 or email philip.hurst@knowsley.gov.uk for further details. A 1,000 cash boost from the 650 residents received information specialist who replaced all the
council’s Community Chest about the new centre and were asked damaged and rotten metalwork
Fund will help a local majorette questions on how they felt about the and created new, elaborate
Woodland wildlife group take their twirling on tour. High Hills neighbourhood. This
information will be used to tackle
issues ranging from anti-social
centrepieces. The Friends of
Henley Park asked Knowsley
Council to renovate the gates
If you go down to the woods all took part in a competition to
The funding is helping the
Halewood Debonnairs – based behaviour to helping people find jobs.
Arts festival which are more than 50 years old
today… you’ll be greeted by new design woodland sculptures in at the Arncliffe and New Hutte honours four and a unique feature of Henley
wildlife wood sculptures. Halewood Park. And with a little Centres – buy much-needed For further information please go to Park. This work is further proof
help from a specialist woodland costumes and enter competitions www.prescotwhistoncronton. centuries of history of the council’s commitment to
Three Halewood schools – sculptor, an owl, leaping fish, as far afield as Wales and Cheshire. childrens.net.org keeping the park to a Green Flag
Plantation Primary, Halewood fox, hedgehog and frog now A local arts festival will celebrate standard. The Friends’ next project
Centre for Learning and peep out onto the pathway the anniversary of a will be to develop sensory
St Andrew the Apostle – near the park’s play space. 400-year-old landmark. planting areas.
Did you know? Did you know?
You can call in to the Halewood You can call in to the Prescot, The Prescot Festival of Music and
office to tell us about incidents Whiston, Cronton and Knowsley the Arts this year commemorates
of anti-social behaviour, litter Village office to tell us about four centuries of Prescot Parish
problems or anything else incidents of anti-social behaviour, Church, Knowsley’s only Grade I
you think we could help sort out. litter problems or anything else listed building. The church’s
You will find us at New Hutte you think we could help sort out. steeple dominates the town,
Neighbourhood Centre, Lichfield You will find us at George Howard standing at a height of 150 feet
Road, Halewood L26 1TT Community Centre, Lickers Lane, and marking the highest point
Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside L35 3SR above sea level in Merseyside.
26 www.knowsley.gov.uk 27
For full event listings please visit www.knowsley.gov.uk
Knowsley News July to September and search under ‘Things to see and do’. What’s on
Thursday 1 July Saturday 3 July Saturday 17 July Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 July Thursday 5 August Friday 27 August
Goal! – The Royal Liverpool Halewood Community Festival Kirkby Community Festival Liverpool/Knowsley Mini Cup Knowsley fishing festival and fun day Knowsley Junior Golf Tournament
Philharmonic Orchestra Halewood Leisure Centre The Chad/Millbrook Park Millennium Green King George V playing field, Huyton Mill Farm Adventure Playground, Kirkby Bowring Park Golf Course
All Saints Catholic Centre for Learning 11am to 4pm 12 noon to 4pm 9am to 5pm Opportunity for young anglers to take part Opportunity for juniors to enjoy a round of golf
7.30pm Annual event including live music, sports Fun-packed festival for all the family including Now in its seventh year, the Liverpool/Knowsley in a fishing competition. Includes prizes for all in pleasant surroundings and compete for
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returns to demonstrations, community marketplace, craft dance groups, live music, circus skills, fairground mini cup attracts more than 1,000 players and trophies for first, second and third place. trophies and prizes. Cadets play 11 holes.
Kirkby for a fantastic show to celebrate World marquee, new youth creative performance area rides, main arena attractions and much more. ranging from seven to 10 years of age from all Free BBQ. Cost: 4.50 to enter competition Cost: Cadets under 12 years 4.75, Juniors 12 to
Cup 2010! Cost: Tickets 6.50/ 3.50 concessions. and lots more! New for this year: ‘Halewood’s NB. No parking at the event, please use town over the north west. (must be under 16 years of age). 17 years 9.50, parent and child 9.50 each
Contact: Knowsley Arts and Heritage Service Got Talent!’ – Your chance to showcase your centre parking or public transport. Contact: Dave Mercer 443 3627 Contact: Steve Guy 443 3870 Contact: Steve Guy 443 3870
443 5619 talents. Rose queen and parade 1pm. Contact: Knowsley Arts and Heritage Service
Children’s fancy dress 2.30pm. 443 5619 or Kirkby Community Development Tuesday 27 July to Sunday 1 August Saturday 7 August Saturday 28 August
Various dates until 12 August Contact: Carla Simkin 443 5619 Team 443 5963 Liverpool/Knowsley International McGoldrick Park fun day Whiston Gardening Club Summer Show
Knowsley’s Youth Theatre Festival 2010 Youth Soccer Tournament McGoldrick Park Whiston Town Hall
New for 2010, the festival includes fantastic Sunday 4 July Saturday 17 July and Sunday 18 July Liverpool University Geoffrey Hughes Sports 12 noon to 4pm Doors open at 2pm
shows from Knowsley’s Children’s Theatre and The Choir of King’s College Cambridge Teddy bears’ picnic Complex, Allerton An afternoon for all the family, including dog Come and see the beautiful floral art on show
youth theatre groups with show-stopping Prescot Parish Church – 7pm Henley Park (Saturday) The world renowned tournament, now in its display team, birds of prey display, face painting, and pick up some useful gardening advice.
performances. Ring for more details. Programme of summer sensational music in the Sawpit Park (Sunday) 15th year, attracts over 100 teams from all over circus skills and much more. Contact: June Jones 289 1992
Contact: Knowsley Arts and Heritage Service beautiful surroundings of this historic church. 1pm to 3pm both days the world to compete against quality teams Contact: South Huyton Rangers 443 3114
443 5619 NB. Tickets purchased for the postponed January Bring your own teddy bear and picnic along from the UK. Sunday 5 September
concert cannot be used. to our afternoon of family fun entertainment. Contact: Dave Mercer 443 3627 or visit Sunday 8 August Bird watch walk
July and August Cost: Tickets 12/ 10 concessions Contact: Henley Park 489 1239 www.iksoccertournament.com Knowsley Flower Show 10am to 1pm
Summer Reading Challenge Contact: Prescot Museum 430 7787 or Prescot Sawpit Park 443 3114 Court Hey Park, Huyton An informative walk looking at the birds
All libraries Vicarage 426 6719 Various dates between Wednesday 28 July 11am to 5pm inhabiting the local area.
Space Hoppers is this year’s theme for the Thursday 22 July to Tuesday 31 August and Thursday 19 August The north west’s biggest free flower show with Contact: Kevin 07810 054159
children’s Summer Reading Challenge, Thursday 8 July Summer holiday workshops Summer holiday activities at Prescot Museum more than just prize-winning blooms and
encouraging them to read six books during the Race for Life National Wildflower Centre Family fun and craft activities. vegetables to woo its visitors. (See page 4 for Sunday 5 September
summer holidays. There will also be a separate Knowsley Hall Charges apply Contact to book a place: more information.) Halewood Country Show
competition for teens and one for adults. A 5K ladies-only race to raise awareness of Come and join us at the National Wildflower Prescot Museum 430 7787 Contact: 443 5619 or visit Halewood Park
Contact: Gerry Williams 482 1849 cancer and funds for research and development. Centre for our creative and environmental www.knowsleyflowershow.com 1pm to 4pm
Cost: 12.99 per person workshops during the summer holidays. Monday 2 August to Sunday 24 October Fun afternoon for all the family. Includes birds of
Saturday 3 July to Saturday 21 August Contact: Entry hotline 0871 641 111 or visit Contact: 738 1913 or visit www.nwc.org.uk Roby art group exhibition Monday 9 to Friday 13 August and prey, dog display teams, traditional country craft
The annual exhibition of the Lancashire www.raceforlife.org Huyton Gallery Monday 16 to Friday 20 August demonstrations, circus skills, face painting and
and Cheshire Photographic Union (L&CPU) Friday 23 July and Tuesday 3 August Celebrating the creativity of Roby art group, Holiday club much more.
Kirkby Gallery Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 July Scarecrow workshop by showcasing their artworks. Come along to Bowring Park Community and Visitor Centre Contact: Rangers 488 6151
Showcasing 150 prints from over 96 clubs and Scarecrow festival weekend Alt Park (23 July) enjoy the myriad of fantastic artworks. 1.30pm to 3.15pm
around 3,200 members, as well as prints from National Wildflower Centre Jubilee Park (3 August) Contact: Knowsley Arts and Heritage Service Fun and games including skipping, high jump, Saturday 11 September
the archive showing the early years of the union. Great family day out, come and say hello 1pm to 3pm both days 443 5619 or email arts.galleries@knowsley.gov.uk ball games, races, treasure hunts and much Fun day
Contact: Knowsley Arts and Heritage Service to our scarecrow family. Always wanted to make your own scarecrow? more. Enrol at the Coach House before 1pm. Alt Park
443 5619 or email arts.galleries@knowsley.gov.uk Contact: 738 1913 Then come along to this fantastic workshop. Thursday 5 August and Tuesday 24 August Cost: 50p per day, 2 per week. 12 noon to 4pm
All materials provided. Children must be Orienteering Contact: Bowring Park Community and Visitor Afternoon of fun for all the family. Includes dog
Saturday 3 July Saturday 10 July accompanied by an adult. Halewood Park (5 August) Centre 482 1116 or email show, hawk display, face painting, circus skills
Ten Acre Pits open day Fun day Contact: Rangers 443 2431 Court Hey Park (24 August) friendsofbowringpark@googlemail.com and much more.
Ten Acre Pits, Huyton Jubilee Park 1pm to 3pm both days Contact: Rangers 443 2431
1pm to 3pm 12 noon to 4pm Try your hand at orienteering. Get your map and
Learn about your local woodland during this An afternoon of fun for all the family. Includes find your clues in the park using your powers of
family fun afternoon, with face painting, balloon a dog show, hawk display, face painting, circus observation! Prizes for those who finish the course.
modelling, arts and crafts and much more. skills and much more. Contact: Halewood Park 488 6151
Contact: Rangers 443 3114 Contact: Rangers 443 2431 Court Hey Park 443 3114
Meetings in Knowsley Useful numbers
Council Town Centre Committee Prescot, Whiston, Cronton and Knowsley Anti-Social Behaviour Helpline 443 2000 Fire/Police/Ambulance (emergency) 999 Merseyside Fire and Rescue
Wednesday 30 June, 6pm Wednesday 15 September, 4.30pm Village Area Partnership Board switchboard 296 4000
Benefits (housing and council tax) 443 4042 Government’s Consumer Direct Service
Wednesday 8 September, 6pm Wednesday 21 July (time TBC)
08454 04 05 06 Merseyside Police switchboard 709 6010
Joint Consultative Committee Births/deaths/marriages 443 5210
Cabinet Friday 9 July, 10am North Kirkby Area Partnership Board Highways (including footways and street NHS Direct 0845 4647
Wednesday 7 July, 2pm Thursday 22 July, 4pm Business rates 443 5210 lighting) 443 2400
Wednesday 4 August, 2pm Cabinet/Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee/ Pest control 443 2455
Business services (advice, funding, recruitment Highways Emergency 443 2800
Wednesday 1 September, 2pm Area Partnership Board Liaison meeting Economic Development and Environment and training) 477 4000 Planning enquiries 443 2380
Wednesday 28 July, 2pm Scrutiny Committee Homelessness 290 7190
Planning Committee Monday 13 September, 6pm Childcare Information Service 443 5635 Refuse collection 443 2400
Housing repairs 290 7375/449 3958
Thursday 8 July, 6pm Halewood Area Partnership Board Citizens Advice Bureau 0845 122 1300 Schools admissions and exclusions 443 5733
Thursday 12 August, 6pm Tuesday 20 July, 2pm Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee Job vacancies 443 5000
Thursday 16 September, 6pm Tuesday 14 September, 6pm Complaints and compliments 443 4031 School attendance service 443 3279
Knowsley Community Messaging 777 6217
South Huyton Area Partnership Board Consumer Advice/Trading Standards 443 4737 School bus passes 443 5609
Appeals Committee Wednesday 14 July, 4pm Safer, Stronger Communities Scrutiny Committee Knowsley Housing Trust (KHT)
Tuesday 6 July, 10am Thursday 1 July, 4pm Council Tax 443 4476 General enquiries 290 7000 Social services and homelessness 07659 590081
Tuesday 3 August, 10am North Huyton Area Partnership Board Housing repairs 0500 96 96 94
Council Tax and Benefits Traffic signal faults 443 2349
Tuesday 7 September, 10am Thursday 15 July, 9.30am Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee
Fraud Hotline 0800 073 111 Knowsley Council’s bulky
Monday 12 July, 4pm Truancy Hotline 0800 073 6161
household waste service 443 2400
Licensing Committee South Kirkby Area Partnership Board Crimestoppers 0800 555 111
Thursday 2 September, 2pm Tuesday 13 July, 4pm Please note that the lifts to the first floor Knowsley Council general enquiries 489 6000
Dangerous buildings/structures/trees For more information visit
of the Huyton Municipal will be out of
443 2380 Knowsley Hate Crime and Domestic Violence www.knowsley.gov.uk
Standards Committee order during some of the meetings.
Helpline 0800 953 4433 or email customerservices@knowsley.gov.uk
Thursday 15 July, 5pm Please ring Democratic Services on 443 3502 Education general enquiries 443 3232
if you require special access.
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Chec Summer fun
Knowsley Knowk out
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Now that summer is officially here and the school holidays are just around the corner,
there’s never been a better time to get out and about in Knowsley. There’s a whole host
of exciting things going on across the borough over the coming months, as well as the
usual great tourist attractions. There’s bound to be something for everyone.
I n addition to the exciting range
of events and activities going on
over the summer, don’t forget to
visit one of Knowsley’s great tourist
attractions.
Visit the famous Knowsley Safari
Park, where you can spend time with
D
on’t forget that our brand new Tuesday July lions or catch a sea lion show. Check
Make the most centres for learning are there out Acorn Venture Farm, where you
Aeria um
of your centres l Ext t Muse
Presco
for you to enjoy outside of Kirkby Sports College – can stroke and feed farm animals, take
school hours, both during term time A Centre for Learning the children on the play areas, or take reme
for learning and school holidays. Each centre
boasts a range of top-class facilities
7pm to 8pm: ‘Kirkby Youth Showcase’.
An evening of singing and band
a stroll in the sensory garden or
woodland walk.
that are there for you to use, so why performances from the young people
not make the most of them? There of Kirkby, in a celebration of talent. For the thrill seekers, try Aerial
are a number of educational, For further information or details of Extreme, one of the world’s most
National
recreational and leisure resources on ticket sales, please contact: 443 5610 awesome adventure rope courses.
Wildflo
wer Cen
offer for everyone. These include Alternatively, take part in off-road
fitness suites, activity studios, Wednesday 7 July driving at the Land Rover Experience. tre
learning resource centres, sports halls If you prefer peace and tranquillity,
and music rooms. Christ the King Centre for Learning Knowsley’s beautiful parks and open
4pm to 5.30pm: ‘Me, Us and You’. spaces are a must. For those who want
You can hire facilities for a range A celebration of a year-long project to get back to nature, visit the
of activities or take part in a wide exploring the concept of community National Wildflower Centre or
selection of evening or weekend with young people of Knowsley. learn about the borough’s heritage
classes. Just some of the activities For further information or details of Knowsley Safari Park at Prescot Museum. For the artistic
Netball fun include football, netball, Kickz, keep ticket sales, please contact: 443 5610 types, check out the contemporary
fit, reiki, a parenting programme culture at the art galleries in Huyton
and much more! Ring your local Tuesday 13 July and Kirkby.
centre for learning for more details
and opening times. As well as the St Edmund Arrowsmith There will also be family fun days
superb facilities on offer, why not Centre for Learning in Kirkby, Huyton and Prescot
check out these summer events at 7pm to 9pm: ‘Summer Sizzler’. town centres over the summer.
the following centres for learning? An evening of entertainment with Look out for details.
Knowsley Music and Performing
Thursday 1 July Arts Service. For further information Check out the What’s On section
or details of ticket sales, please contact: on pages 28 to 29 for a full listing
All Saints Catholic Centre for Learning 443 5610 of the events that are happening
7.30pm: ‘Goal!’ The Royal Liverpool Acorn Venture Farm in Knowsley.
Philharmonic Orchestra returns to
Kirkby for a fantastic show to celebrate
World Cup 2010! For further
information or details of ticket sales,
PLINGS
please contact: 443 5619 summer activities
Don’t forget to visit the PLINGS
section of the Knowsley Council
website, where you’ll find details on
plenty of activities and events for
the whole family over the summer.
Many of the activities are free and it
may provide an opportunity to meet
new friends or learn a new hobby.
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Knowsley News Young people
Countdown
to GCSE
results day...
Now that GCSEs are
almost over, students
will be looking forward
to their well-deserved
24
AUGUST
Give it 100% summer break.
H owever, results day, Tuesday
24 August, will soon be here
From September, a wide range
of courses will be available at three
learning. Transport will be provided
between each of the centres. Even if
– miss school, miss out and Knowsley Council
recognises that this can be an anxious
time for students and parents alike.
Knowsley Sixth Form College campuses:
• Halewood Centre for Learning
students don’t do as well as expected
in their GCSEs, there’s still a variety
of options available and advice will
• All Saints Catholic Centre for Learning be on-hand to help them make the
To help students make the right choice • Roby Sixth Form College right choice.
That’s the latest message from on what to do next, advice will be
offered on results day at every centre The campuses will offer a wide-ranging For more information about
Knowsley Council as they launch for learning to explain what options curriculum including A-levels, Diplomas Knowsley Sixth Form College,
are available in Knowsley. and BTECs, as well as GCSEs, visit www.knowsley.gov.uk/
their persistent absenteeism apprenticeships and work-related sixthformcollege
campaign in September.
Absence policy Regular school attendance is important...
F rom September 2010, at the head teacher’s
discretion, only five days’ leave per school year may
be authorised for holidays or in exceptional
circumstances. This is not an automatic entitlement and
Why?
• Good attendance...
leads to good levels of achievement
• Good attendance...
Making a
each application will be considered on it’s own merits,
including the impact on the pupil’s education and their
overall attendance pattern.
builds self-confidence
• Good attendance...
promotes a happy positive attitude to school
difference
• Good attendance... with the next
is being in school for at least 95% of term time generation of Knowsley
“
Regular school attendance is an important What can parents do?
stepping stone into the future. Not only can young • Avoid booking holidays in term time
people benefit from learning in our state-of-the-art
facilities, but, by giving it 100%, they will also have
access to the widest possible range of opportunities
“
when they leave school. We are committed to
ensuring our children have the best start in life and
• Always contact the school on the first day
of their child’s absence
• Return their child to school as soon as
they are well
T he council and its partners’ ambition
is for Knowsley to have attractive
communities with high quality and
affordable housing, excellent facilities, high
performing schools and more people in work.
regular school attendance is an essential part of Children shouldn’t stay off school: parents to bring up their children and give them the
achieving this. • to visit relatives It also strives to have fewer children living in poverty, best opportunities in life. The Trust’s strategic plan sets out
• to go shopping healthier residents, less antisocial behaviour and crime, how this can be achieved. The plan – Knowsley’s Children
Cllr Graham Wright • to have long weekends and more public green space. and Young People’s Strategic Plan 2009 11 – has recently
Cabinet Member for Children and Family Services
• to look after family members been updated and sets the priorities for improvement,
If Knowsley is to achieve these ambitions, it is the children informed by the views of children and young people,
and young people of today who will make a huge parents and carers.
Help and support available contribution. Knowsley’s Children’s Trust is made up of
To discuss any concerns regarding your child’s organisations delivering services to children and young You can find out more about it by visiting Knowsley Council’s
attendance, or for help and advice, contact your people across the borough, together with parents, carers website www.knowsley.gov.uk or ringing 443 5648.
child’s school or centre for learning.
and young people themselves. Its role is to support
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Knowsley News In focus
Another year for Scrutiny
Library launches The articles on this page
show some of the work Help is only a phone call away
T he Scrutiny Committees
have now finished their
work for the 2009/2010
municipal year.
new teenage space that the council and its
partners are doing to
strengthen community
R esidents who are suffering
from hate crime or domestic
violence are being urged to
ring a special helpline to get support.
re-housed and live a happier and
normal life away from violence and
abuse. Sheena Ramsey, Chief Executive
of Knowsley Council, says:
An impressive 14 reviews were cohesion.
conducted, leading to a number
of valuable recommendations aimed
at improving lives in Knowsley.
Information about each review will
be provided in the Scrutiny Annual
K irkby Library has unveiled a
new space designed especially
for teenagers.
‘The Corner’ invites 12 to 19 year-olds
This means improving how well
people from different backgrounds
get on together. A different
background can cover a number of
Mrs J contacted Knowsley Council after “Hate crime or any other form of
her family were targeted in a barrage
of verbal and physical abuse.
The council worked with partner
abuse is unacceptable and will not
be tolerated. We urge those who
find themselves in a similar situation
to get in touch and let us help you.”
Report, which will be available on to read a book, chill out with friends, things, such as the person’s country, agencies who provided the support
the Scrutiny section of the council's or take part in a number of activities, culture, religion, sexuality, age or the family needed. They helped them If you are suffering from hate crime
website in July 2010. The committees including an X-Box gaming session gender. Some of the other get access to a doctor, offered financial or are a victim of domestic violence,
are now agreeing their workplans for every fortnight. There are comfy community cohesion projects in this advice and sought help from victim call Knowsley’s Hate Incident and
the forthcoming year and gathering couches and a range of new books issue include the Good Neighbour support services. They also arranged Domestic Violence Helpline on
views from the public, partners and and magazines on offer. Awards (page 5) and the St Gabriel’s for a mentor to support the children 0800 953 4433. All calls are treated in
council services to help their ‘walk of pride’ (page 22). and provided transport for them to complete confidence and the number
decision-making. The 5,000 funding for the project and from school. The family were will not show on an itemised bill.
came from the Youth Opportunity
Fund and the Youth Capital Fund, part
of Big Deal, a grant scheme for
Knowsley young people aged 13 to 19.
Young people attend the official opening
of The Corner.
Knowsley school children
Have your say on the future of Knowsley gripped by students’ play
W ork is continuing on a plan that will shape
the future of the borough – Knowsley’s Local
Development Framework (LDF). This will help
us decide where and how we provide new homes, jobs,
leisure & shopping facilities, and transport.
There will be more opportunities for you to have your say
on the development of the LDF later in the year, when we
publish the next stage of the plan and again invite your
feedback. Look out for details of this in future editions
of Knowsley News.
We have now considered the thoughts and views you You can find out more at www.knowsley.gov.uk/LDF
returned to us on the first stage of consultation for this or call the LDF team on 443 2326.
plan. We have compiled this feedback into a Report of
Consultation, which can be read on the council’s website.
We are now doing more work to develop this plan.
This includes new studies to investigate how we can deliver
housing and employment growth in Knowsley. You can
also view these and other studies on the council’s website.
Ronni Smith, 21, plays the judge
in the hard-hitting drama.
O ver 2,000 school children
from Knowsley have
been to see a captivating
play on the impact of knife crime,
racism and anti-social behaviour.
threw stones at the home of
a Polish family and then stabbed
the father when he confronted them.
The school children played an
important role too as they acted
Roby Park Primary & Nursery School,
said, “The play really made me think
about how knife crime can cause
destruction and that racism is never
an option. I couldn’t take my eyes off
both as witnesses and the jury during the stage as I didn’t want to miss any
The play, entitled ‘At Knifepoint’, the police investigation and mock trial. of the play.”
showed how three young people Libby Jones, a year six student from
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Knowsley News Recycling update
Don’t turn your back on Knowsley
Knowsley is your community – don’t mess it up
Recycling roadshows
Following on from Recycle Week
(21 to 27 June), we're urging everyone
Community pride Paws for thought to keep recycling in Knowsley.
Y ou will see new posters
appearing across Knowsley
encouraging us all to look
after our communities. They are
part of Knowsley Council’s new
New signs are also being put up
across the borough, as Dog Control
Orders have been approved by the
council. C HEW
ING G
UM
We’re currently recycling almost 28%
of our waste – a great achievement,
but there’s still a lot more we can all do!
LITTER
anti-litter campaign. Under these orders, it is an offence We’ve been out in a community near you...
to fail to remove dog faeces and UTTS
RETTE B
The highly visible posters
encourage us to take pride in the
appearance and cleanliness of our
communities and not to mess them
up. Residents are reminded that
to fail to put a dog on a lead when CIGA
instructed to by an authorised
officer. These offences will result
in a Fixed Penalty Notice of 75
(reduced to 50 if paid within
DOG
DIRT
S ince January, the council’s environment
officers have been out and about visiting
schools, hosting roadshows, attending
community meetings and chatting to residents
on their doorsteps – all part of a campaign aimed
dropping litter, cigarette butts and 10 days) or a prosecution with the at boosting recycling in Knowsley. We’ve been
chewing gum and failing to clear maximum penalty of a 1,000 fine. targeting our efforts in specific communities –
up dog fouling could result in a There are exemptions for guide where residents are using their grey bins, but could
fine of up to 75. dogs. Dog Control Orders are recycle more of their paper, cardboard, plastic
designed to reduce anti-social bottles, tins, glass bottles and jars. Following activity
Keeping the borough clean costs
local taxpayers around 2.7m each
behaviour, the risk to children and
the expense of cleaning up. They
BIG WS
LEY
KNO AN UP
in Shevington, Kirkby, there was a 41% increase
in the number of residents signed up to the
The team talking to shoppers in Huyton town centre.
L E
IG
C
year and this latest initiative follows follow a period of consultation, council’s food waste recycling service.
the high-profile ‘Big Deal’ campaign when residents were asked to get BEAL
D
which aims to keep Knowsley tidy. involved and tell the council what
they think.
Knowsley
Council's John
Flaherty (right)
In a class
presents Pauline
(left) and her son, of their own
Financial Are you…. Thomas, with the
prize vouchers.
advice for
Worried about your finances?
Struggling to make ends meet?
H alewood school children
are in a class of their own
when it comes to recycling
their unwanted clothes and shoes.
residents Dreading the next red letter?
Tasty bonus
to celebrate our achievement in
signing up 7,000 residents by
They’ve collected hundreds of bags
of textiles in a joint initiative between
Knowsley Council and The Salvation
rewarding one of our committed Army, aimed at boosting recycling in
More help is on offer for people in Knowsley to sort out their money worries.
for local recycler recyclers. Pauline was chosen at
random from all those who have
the borough. Seven primary schools
competed to see who could collect
Specially trained advisors are now on-hand to help residents of the borough, signed up so far.” the most textiles, with the winners –
regardless of their circumstances. This is free and completely confidential. The success of Knowsley Council’s Knowsley Southern Primary and
food waste recycling service has Residents joining the food waste St Marks RC Primary – winning a
The specialist advisors are based in each of Knowsley’s One Stop Shops brought a tasty bonus to Huyton recycling service are issued with laptop and digital camera.
in Kirkby, Huyton, Halewood and Prescot. resident Pauline Benn. a small caddy for storing waste
outside and a mini caddy for use All the clothes and shoes collected will
You can ring 477 6004 or 0845 122 1300 to book an appointment or drop in Pauline, of Bowring Park, won 50 in in the kitchen. Residents are also either be donated to those in need or
to see someone at the following times: gift vouchers as Knowsley celebrated provided with free compostable recycled to make other materials.
signing up 7,000 residents to the liners to dispose of their waste
Kirkby:- 9:30am to 12 noon – Mondays, 1:30pm to 4pm – Fridays voluntary service. She received her securely. Anyone interested in joining
Huyton:- 9:30am to 12 noon – Tuesdays, 1:30pm to 4pm – Wednesdays prize from Knowsley Council’s Service Knowsley’s food waste recycling
Prescot:- 1:30pm to 4pm – Wednesdays Director for Neighbourhood Delivery service can ring 443 2400 or visit
Halewood:- 9:30am to 12 noon – Thursdays John Flaherty who said, “We wanted www.knowsley.gov.uk
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