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Welcome to the latest edition ofNewsThis is my first edition as the new Leader ofKnowsley Council. I am both honoured andthrilled to be taking up this new role and inleading the council in the coming years.I have lived with my family inKnowsley for more than 50 years,formerly in Halewood and mostrecently in Huyton. As a residentmyself, I know what a fantasticplace Knowsley is and as a servingelected member, I also understand thechallenges the council is facing - notleast in managing an ever reducingbudget.I am really looking forward to takingup the challenge ahead and workingwith colleagues - both councillors andofficers of the council - to realise thebest possible opportunities for theplace we call home.I am also keen to work closely withyou - the residents - to create the kindof future we all want for ourselves andimportantly for our families.Cllr Andy MoorheadLeader of Knowsley CouncilMeet thenew Mayorof KnowsleyCouncillor Edna Finneran is serving as the Mayor of Knowsley for 2015/16and is supporting a number of worthy local causes.She has lived in the borough since1962 and has represented HalewoodNorth since being elected to thecouncil in 2010.Edna, who has a keen interest in localhistory, is also a member of HalewoodTown Council and served as TownMayor in 2013/14.Edna’s daughter-in-law, Michelle, is theMayoress.Edna said,I’m thrilled to be representingKnowsley as our Mayor this yearand I’m really looking forward tomeeting people who do so muchpositive work across the borough.The Mayor’s chosen charities are:• The First Step Ltd, which supportspeople affected by domestic violence.• Knowsley Alzheimer’s Society, whichsupports people affected bydementia.Donations will also be made to:• The Halewood branch of the StrokeAssociation.• Whiston Initiative in CulturalHeritage (WICH), an organisationwhich aims to establish and maintainheritage and educate the public inthe history and culture of Whistonand surrounding areas.www.knowsley.gov.ukI’m delighted to have theopportunity to raise money formy chosen charities, which do anincredible job supportingpeople here in Knowsley.

ContentsYour viewsIf you have any comments, pleasecontact Knowsley Council’sCommunications Team.Knowsley NewsKnowsley CouncilHuyton Municipal BuildingsArchway RoadHuyton L36 9YUtelephone: 0151 443 3536email:knowsleynews@knowsley.gov.ukKnowsley News is also available viapodcast on the council’s websiteand in other formats includingBraille, large print and audio tape.Ring customer services on0151 443 4031 or emailcustomerservices@knowsley.gov.ukVisit our website:www.knowsley.gov.ukLike us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/knowsley.councilFollow us on Twitter:www.twitter.com/knowsleycouncilFront cover:Lyla Handley,aged 7 years fromHalewood C of EPrimary Schoolenjoying theSummer ReadingChallengeKnowsley News is produced by KnowsleyMetropolitan Borough Council.Designed by Knowsley CouncilCommunications Team, Municipal Buildings,Archway Road, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 9YU.AutismAccreditationExcellenceAward07The KnowsleyApprentice160412Edward’sElephantarrives inKirkbyGyms go greenin this issue:What’s hot 0202 Introducing your local councillors04 Competition winner04 Autism Accreditation Award05 Improving Children’s Services06 Contact the council online06 KLCP shortlisted for regional award07 The Knowsley Apprentice08 Bluebell Park - simply outstanding08 Local Plan Hearings08 Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub09 Celebrating Knowsley’s history09 New M62 footbridgeKnowsley business 1010 Grow your business10 Business & Regeneration Awards11 Active Travel11 Knowsley Business ParkRegenerate Knowsley 1212 Kirkby13 PrescotSummer spectacular 1414 17th Annual Flower Show14 Knowsley Feelgood Festival15 Summer Reading Challenge16 Xplorer family fun16 Outdoor gyms17 Outdoor adventures17 Get on your bike this summer17 Summer beauty club at the SpaGreen Knowsley 1818 Going green in the garden18 Tips to reuse itemsIn focus 1919 Good Neighbours in Knowsley19 Leaving school - what next?19 Foster for Knowsley20 The Venue - wedding competition20 Ask us - healthier takeaway menus21 Website brings the past alive21 Dog fouling - we’re watching you!22 Knowsley writing competition winners22 Shared reading in Knowsley23 Pride of Knowsley campaign23 Advice Services Knowsley23 Food hub comes to KnowsleyYour neighbourhood 2424 Huyton25 Kirkby26 Halewood27 Prescot, Whiston, Cronton &Knowsley VillageWhat’s on 28www.knowsley.gov.uk 01

What’s hotIntroducing yourlocal councillorsHalewoodFollowing the local electionsheld in May, here is a full listof the local councillors servingKnowsley and contact details toget in touch with them.Cllr Edna FinneranLabour (Halewood North)Telephone: 475 6890edna.finneran@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Terry PowellLabour (Halewood North)Telephone: 07734 592 365terry.powell@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Shelley PowellLabour (Halewood North)Telephone: 07711 377 926shelley.powell@knowsley.gov.ukThe MPs serving the borough are:Cllr Norman HoggLabour (Halewood West)Telephone: 486 2013norman.hogg@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Alan FluteLabour (Halewood West)Telephone: 07931 719 624alan.flute@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Bob SwannLabour (Halewood West)Telephone: 280 8570bob.swann@knowsley.gov.ukGeorge HowarthMP for KnowsleyConstituency office: 546 9918george.howarth.mp@parliament.ukMarie RimmerMP for St Helens Southand WhistonConstituency office: 01744 24226marie.rimmer.mp@parliament.ukMaria EagleMP for Garston and HalewoodConstituency office: 448 1167marie.eagle.mp@parliament.ukCllr Tina HarrisLabour (Halewood South)Telephone: 486 6104tina.harris@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Allan HarveyLabour (Halewood South)Telephone: 07598 671 350allan.harvey@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Gary SeeLabour (Halewood South)Telephone: 07815 502 999gary.see@knowsley.gov.ukKirkbyCllr Bill BrennanLabour (Kirkby Central)Telephone: 548 2583bill.brennan@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Marie E StuartLabour (Kirkby Central)Telephone: 07884 275 832marie.stuart@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Jackie HarrisLabour (Kirkby Central)Telephone: 546 1708jackie.harris@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Malcolm J SharpLabour (Shevington)Telephone: 289 0067malcolm.sharp@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Tony BrennanLabour (Shevington)Telephone: 292 8043tony.brennan@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Ray HalpinLabour (Shevington)Telephone: 546 1622ray.halpin@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Jayne AstonLabour (Cherryfield)Telephone: 548 3490jayne.aston@knowsley.gov.ukCllr David Lonergan MRICSLabour (Cherryfield)Telephone: 548 3490david.lonergan@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Ted GrannellLabour (Cherryfield)Telephone: 546 2633ted.grannell@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Terence GarlandLabour (Northwood)Telephone: 07811 248 107terence.garland@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Michael MurphyLabour (Northwood)Telephone: 292 5280michael.murphy@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Eddie ConnorLabour (Northwood)Telephone: 546 8881eddie.connor@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Jean KeatsLabour (Whitefield)Telephone: 546 7127jean.keats@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Norman KeatsLabour (Whitefield)Telephone: 546 7127norman.keats@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Ros SmithLabour (Whitefield)Telephone: 292 6506ros.smith@knowsley.gov.ukCllr John B GreerLabour (Park)Telephone: 289 2033john.greer@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Del ArnallLabour (Park)Telephone: 07984 488 844del.arnall@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Dave DobbieLabour (Park)Telephone: 548 6351dave.dobbie@knowsley.gov.uk02 www.knowsley.gov.uk

What’s hotHuytonCllr Graham MorganLabour (Roby)Telephone: 489 5292graham.morgan@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Margaret HarveyLabour (Roby)Telephone: 449 2501margaret.harvey@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Christine BannonLabour (Roby)Telephone: 489 7667christine.bannon@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Graham A WrightLabour (Swanside)Telephone: 289 1849graham.wright@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Bob MaguireLabour (Swanside)Telephone: 289 3100bob.maguire@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Ron RoundLabour (Swanside)Telephone: 489 8964ron.round@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Ken McGlashanLabour (Page Moss)Telephone: 489 7209ken.mcglashan@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Veronica McNeillLabour (Page Moss)Telephone: 292 6710veronica.mcneill@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Dave TullyLabour (Page Moss)Telephone: 292 1919dave.tully@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Dennis J BaumLabour (Stockbridge)Telephone: 480 7018dennis.baum@knowsley.gov.ukCllr John DonnellyLabour (Stockbridge)Telephone: 07756 575 873john.donnelly@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Bill WeightmanLabour (Stockbridge)Telephone: 480 3094bill.weightman@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Brian O’HareLabour (St Gabriels)Telephone: 489 7929brian.ohare@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Peter BolandLabour (St Gabriels)Telephone: 292 0533peter.boland@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Frank WalshLabour (St Gabriels)Telephone: 07940 068 474frank.walsh@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Samuel LeeLabour (Longview)Telephone: 292 8277sammy.lee@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Margi O’Mara MBELabour (Longview)Telephone: 07864 938 932margi.o’mara@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Tony HarveyLabour (Longview)Telephone: 449 2501tony.harvey@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Christina M O’HareLabour (St Bartholomews)Telephone: 489 7929christina.ohare@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Tony CunninghamLabour (St Bartholomews)Telephone: 477 0131tony.cunningham@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Andy MoorheadLabour (St Bartholomews)Telephone: 289 8347andy.moorhead@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Victoria LambLabour (St Michaels)Telephone: 07545 483 285vickie.lamb@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Joan LillyLabour (St Michaels)Telephone: 290 0875joan.lilly@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Kay MoorheadLabour (St Michaels)Telephone: 289 8347kay.moorhead@knowsley.gov.ukPrescotCllr Lynn O’KeeffeLabour (Prescot West)Telephone: 07547 405 192lynn.o’keeffe@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Adam FlandersLabour (Prescot West)Telephone: 739 7017adam.flanders@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Mike KearnsLabour (Prescot West)Telephone: 481 0336mike.kearns@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Denise AllenLabour (Prescot East)Telephone: 430 7835denise.allen@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Gillian FlatleyLabour (Prescot East)Telephone: 443 3604gillian.flatley@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Steff O’KeeffeLabour (Prescot East)Telephone: 07779 973 336steff.o’keeffe@knowsley.gov.ukWhistonCllr Ron GaffneyLabour (Whiston North)Telephone: 426 4883ron.gaffney@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Pauline KellyLabour (Whiston North)Telephone: 426 7788pauline.kelly@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Sandra GaffneyLabour (Whiston North)Telephone: 430 9194sandra.gaffney@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Terry ByronLabour (Whiston South)Telephone: 208 3281terry.byron@knowsley.gov.ukCllr Tony NewmanLabour (Whiston South)Telephone: 292 4884tony.newman@knowsley.gov.ukCllr David WilliamsLabour (Whiston South)Telephone: 430 0607david.williams@knowsley.gov.ukwww.knowsley.gov.uk 03

What’s hotNational Award for the council’sAdult Disability Day ServiceExceptional levels of support andcare for adults with autism inKnowsley has been recognised withan Autism Accreditation ExcellenceAward.It means Knowsley residentsaffected by autism can expectservices which are amongst the verybest in the country.Nicky Rennie, whose 25-year-oldson Kenny is supported by KnowsleyAdult Disability Day Services, saysthe support has led to a dramaticimprovement in his social skills andquality of life.She said,It has opened upopportunities for Kenny to learndifferent skills - things like musictherapy and drama.They have really broadened hishorizons and given him a greatersense of independence.Knowsley Adult DisabilityService supports 280 people withlearning and physical disabilitiesand autism from seven basesacross the borough.Service users Nicola Ramsay andLyndsey Farrell picking up the AutismAccreditation Excellence Award.Visit the council’s You Tube channel at www.youtube.com/knowsleycouncilto watch an interview with some of the Adult Disability Day Service users.Leather Satchel Co. -competition winner!In the last edition, we offered one lucky reader the chance to win their veryown leather satchel in a colour of their choice. The prize included a touraround the Huyton based company to see first-hand how these exceptionalbags are made and customized.We asked you to tell us what threeessential items you would carry inyour bag and why. After hundredsof entries, the lucky winner wasStephen Lomax, from Prescot.When Stephen isn’t x-raying atLiverpool Heart and Chest Hospital,he is a keen photographer and likesto travel.He told us that in his leather satchelhe would carry his camera as healwayslike tohave iton-handtocapturethe moment, spare money,which could mean the differencebetween walkinghome or getting the train andfinally, a packet of wildflower seeds,which he would use to disperse tobrighten up a path through thewoods or a field.Stephen was thrilled to be the luckywinner. He said,I was so pleased to be thewinner and I’m really lookingforward to visiting the LeatherSatchel Co. and seeing how mynew satchel is made.Stephen has chosen a premiumwalnut leather satchel and his visitto the company will be taking placesoon.04 www.knowsley.gov.uk

What’s hotImproving Children’sServices in KnowsleySignificant progress is being made into children’s social care in Knowsley,following Ofsted’s inspection last year.An independent review of the service,led by Malcolm Newsam, IndependentChair of Knowsley’s ImprovementBoard, has recently been conducted andhe commented,I have been impressed by theimpact of the new Chief Executivewho has shown an impressivecommitment to the improvementof Children’s Services. There hasbeen demonstrable improvementin the quality of practicesince Christmas.Improvements to systems and processeshave been implemented, as well as asuccessful recruitment drive to attractexperienced social work staff.This has also been extended to attracthigh quality adopters for childrenlooking for a permanent home.A review of the adoption process hasreduced the length of time it takes toplace children with adoptive parents.As a result there has been a 40%increase in the number of childrenplaced with adoptive parents this yearcompared to the previous year.In addition, the James Holt Residentialand Outreach Support Services, based inKirkby, has recently retained its Ofstedoverall ‘Good’ rating, with inspectorsstating it had ‘sustained effectiveness’.It provides support to 11-18 yearolds with emotional or behaviouraldifficulties.Knowing the signs...protecting those who need itLocal authorities across Merseyside have joined forces with Merseyside Police totackle the sensitive subject of child sexual exploitation (CSE). Although most ofus will have seen news reports from elsewhere in the country highlighting caseswhere this has happened, CSE is often an issue that isn’t discussed and can bemisunderstood. This needs to change in order to ensure our children and youngpeople stay safe and are protected.Here in Knowsley, the council andits partners are at the forefront ofthis work to raise awareness of childsexual exploitation - particularly withyoung people who may not realisethey are at risk. A play, entitledChelsea’s Choice, has been performedin schools across the borough and arange of information has been sharedto ensure young people know what tolook out for and what to be wary of.One of the saddest things about CSE isthat the young victims may not evenrealise that they are being exploitedin the first place. To tackle this issue,information is also being shared withparents to make sure they know thesigns to look out for in their children.This could include, young people…• coming home with unexplainedexpensive gifts or possessions likephones or jewellery• being defensive about wherethey have been, and who with• using their mobile phones moreand / or being secretive about it• having new ‘friends’ – some ofwhich may be older than them• starting to miss school• suddenly changing their behavior- becoming secretive, withdrawnor aggressiveTo make sure you know the signs andwhere to go for help and advice if youare concerned, visitwww.listentomystory.co.ukwww.knowsley.gov.uk 05

What’s hotContact the council online...it’s quick, easy and free!Did you know …. you can contact the council online to pay bills, report issues, arrangea bulky rubbish collection, keep up-to-date with the latest news and much more!Earlier this year, the council launched a mobile app for reporting issues such asflytipping, littering, dog fouling, noise pollution or missed bin collections. If youhaven’t already, you can download the Knowsley Council app, for free, from the AppStore, Windows Store or Google Play.Over the summer, more services will be available online including reportingabandoned vehicles and submitting a compliment or complaint to the council.Later in the summer, you will be able to set up a direct debit for your Council Tax andview your housing benefit details on the website. You will also be able to access MyNeighbourhood via the app, which includes useful information about your local areaincluding local councillors, doctors, chemists and leisure centres.By contacting the council online, you can do it at a time and place to suit you,whether you’re at home, work or out and about. It also means that you won’t beheld in a queue on the phone or waiting in a One Stop Shop.And if you don’t have access to the internet at home, there are now more computers andfree internet access in all One Stop Shops and libraries.Download the app today or visit the council’s website to discover what you can do online!Praise for Knowsley Leisure & Culture ParkIf you’ve been to a show at Knowsley Leisure & Culture Park, you’ll already know what agreat venue it is.And judges at the LiverpoolCity Region Annual TourismAwards agree, giving it a “HighlyCommended” in the ‘PerformanceVenue of the Year’ category.Since opening in 2011, KnowsleyLeisure & Culture Park has hosteda varied programme of eventsincluding children’s shows,thought-provoking dramas, highoctane sports shows and familypantomimes.Cllr Andy Moorhead, Leader ofKnowsley Council said,Simply being shortlistedalongside the likes of the LiverpoolEmpire, Everyman and Playhouseand the Philharmonic is anachievement in itself. To be highlycommended in that category isa great endorsement of the highquality venue that we are luckyenough to have right here inKnowsley.Phenomenally popular kids show Horrible Histories live returns toKnowsley Leisure & Culture Park on Friday 2 October.Horrible Histories Barmy Britain - Part 3 comes direct from London’s West Endand is guaranteed to capture the imagination of young fans.Tickets for the show - at 1.30pm and 7pm - are priced at £14 for adults and£12 for children. Visit www.knowsley.gov.uk/tickets for booking informationor call 0151 443 2200.06 www.knowsley.gov.uk

EYWhat’s hotTHE KNOWSLEYrecruiting now!If you’re leaving school or college this summer and thinking about yournext step - think about becoming a Knowsley Apprentice!As a Knowsley Apprentice, you will have the opportunity togain a recognised qualification and develop professional skills,while earning a salary.And, with more employers recruiting apprentices, there aremore opportunities than ever to get your foot in the doorwith some of the best companies in Knowsley and beyond.You don’t need experience, or lots of qualifications. If you’relooking for work, are keen to learn a trade, have plentyof enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, then KnowsleyApprentice might be for you.With apprenticeships in construction, engineering,administration and dental technology, there’s something foreveryone!Visit www.knowsley.gov.uk/knowsleyapprentice to viewall apprenticeships and apply online. The closing date isFriday 10 July.Knowsley Apprentice Open DayWednesday 1 July, 10am - 2pm.The Venue, Civic Way, Huyton, L36 9GD.Drop in and meet employers who are recruiting, getsupport to complete application forms and find outabout other training opportunities.If you’re an employer and would like tofind out more about the benefits anapprentice can bring to your business,call 0151 443 5953 oremail et@knowsley.gov.ukKnowsley Apprentice was started in 2008 and has helpednearly 850 Knowsley young people into jobs.Joe Kenny has been an Apprentice Teaching Assistant at StLaurence’s Catholic School in Kirkby since November 2013and won Employee of the Year at the Knowsley Business andRegeneration Awards 2014.Joe said,I really enjoy working with the children and I’mgaining more and more confidence and skills. KnowsleyApprentice has given me such a good opportunity andI am so pleased that I will be at the school for anotheryear to complete my qualifications.Rebecca Tomlinson is a Knowsley Apprentice Hairdresserat Michael Ford Salon in St Helens. She is working towardsher NVQ Level 2 qualification and recently won a nationalhairdressing competition to be part of the Clynol 2015Protégé Team.Rebecca said,I’m so glad I applied for the Knowsley Apprentice.I have always wanted a career in hairdressing and thishas been a fantastic opportunity.Nagel Langdons Ltd has employed eight KnowsleyApprentices in a range of roles, including large goods vehiclesdrivers.Colin Snape, HR Manager said,Apprentices can bring so many benefits to abusiness. I would definitely recommend any employerto get in touch with the Knowsley Apprentice team tofind out more.www.knowsley.gov.uk 07

What’s hotBluebell Park is“simply outstanding”Bluebell Park school in Kirkby has been named a Centre of Excellence afteran assessment by Inclusion Quality Mark inspectors.The Inclusion Quality Mark is a nationalstandard which recognises schools thatare committed to equality for all pupils.The assessor described Bluebell Park, apurpose built school catering specificallyfor children aged three to 19 years witha range of special education needs, as“simply outstanding”.The assessor said,Immediately upon entering theschool there is a sense of calmness,warmth and inspiration. It is clearthat the school’s mission statementruns through all aspects of its work- learn about our world, care forothers and celebrateachievement.’Local Plan HearingsAt the beginning of June*, further publichearing sessions were held as part of theKnowsley Local Plan: Core Strategy Examinationin Public.The Local Plan Core Strategy is an importantplanning document that will guide developmentin Knowsley up to 2028.The outcome of the hearings and theGovernment Inspector’s findings will be madeavailable in the Examination News section atwww.Knowsley.gov.uk/localplanYou can also contact the council’s Local Planteam by email: localplan@knowsley.gov.uk orcall 0151 443 2326, or the Programme Officerby email: programmeofficer@knowsley.gov.ukor call 0151 443 3077.*Date correct at time of magazine going to printThe inspection concluded by saying thatpupils enjoy lessons and they clearlyreceive excellent care and support.Head Teacher, John Parkes, said,We are extremely proud ofthe fact that all pupils here receivea very personal experience at theschool which is completely tailoredto their specific needs.To be named a Centre of Excellenceis an honour.Knowsley MultiAgency SafeguardingHub (MASH)Knowsley’s MASH is the firstpoint of contact for all childrenand adult safeguarding concerns.Safeguarding is when you have aconcern for a child’s or adult’s welfare or safety (such asneglect or abuse).Referrals into the MASH can be made by professionals,such as social workers or teachers, parents or membersof the public.The MASH is staffed with professionals from a rangeof agencies including children and adult socialcare, police, health, housing and early help.These professionals share information toensure appropriate actions andsupport are put in place.To report a safeguardingconcern, call KnowsleyMASH on 0151 443 2600(or 999 in anemergency).Bluebell Park boasts state-of-the-artfacilities including a hydrotherapy andlearner pool, Rebound Therapy room,soft play and sensory rooms. Theoutdoor play area has been speciallydesigned for the needs of pupils andincludes a fully accessible playground.08 www.knowsley.gov.uk

What’s hotThe first in a series of Heritage Lottery Funded (HLF) community projects todevelop the borough’s archive and preserve it for the future is underway.ExcitingprojectcelebratingKnowsley’shistory needsyou!Kirkby University of the Third Age (U3A)will chart the changing character ofthe town during the 1940s, 1950s and1960s and their work will be exhibitedin August in Kirkby town centre.In all, nine projects will be deliveredover three years after the Library Servicesecured a HLF grant to develop theArchive Resource for Knowsley (ARK),which houses documents, maps andphotos dating back to the 13th Century.Each project will run for around 12weeks, focus on a different themeand culminate in a public exhibition.We hope you will visit and enjoy theexhibitions but we also need your helpto make them happen! The council’sLibrary Service is now recruitingvolunteers. You can take part in asmany or as few projects as you wouldlike, depending on how much time youcan offer, your interests and skills.There are lots of really interestingroles to choose from including filmmaking,digital-recording and editing,cataloguing and researching, andcreating exhibitions and events.To get involved, either as a volunteer, orto put your own memories on record,please contact the ARK on0151 443 4291 or emailjane.owens@knowsley.gov.ukMember of Kirkby U3A,in the archive (ARK)New M62 footbridgeWork to replace the renownedGreystone footbridge, knownlocally as the ‘sausage bridge’,will be commencing shortly.The bridge has helped generationsof the local community to safelycross the M62 since it opened in1973.The new and modern replacementbridge will be illuminated in theevenings and will not only ensurea safe crossing for pedestrians andcyclists alike, but will also givevisitors to the borough a real senseof arrival as they pass through thisimpressive gateway.To avoid disruption whilst the workis taking place, a shuttle bus servicewill start on 27 July, when access tothe footbridge will be closed.There will be weekend closuresof the M62 for demolition andconstruction and separate laneclosures to allow the contractorsto dig 18 metre foundations in thecentral reservation – disruptionwill be kept to a minimum for localresidents and motorway drivers.Details of the shuttle bus service,M62 closures, lane closures anddiversions will be made available onthe council’s website and on Twitter@Knowsley_roadsProvisional key dates*27 July – footbridge closedSaturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August- existing footbridge demolition andM62 closureSaturday 5 September and Sunday6 September - foundation works for newfootbridge and M62 closureSaturday 10 October and Sunday11 October - new footbridge installationand M62 closureMonday 19 October - new footbridgeopen*All dates correct at time of printwww.knowsley.gov.uk 09

Knowsley businessBUSINESS IN KNOWSLEYGrow your BusinessOver 80 people from organisations across Knowsley attended the recentGrow Your Business event at the Suites Hotel. The event provided anopportunity to highlight the specialist support that has been delivered toKnowsley businesses through the Merseyside Business Support Programme(MBSP) over the last two years.It coincided with Knowsley becomingthe first local authority in the LiverpoolCity Region to achieve its target of 200businesses receiving at least 12 hours’consultancy support via MBSP.Guest speakers included LynseyMerryweather, HR Manager at ClarkeEnergy and Pat Milligan, HR Managerat Abbey Engineering who shared theirexperiences of managing growth intheir organisations.Alan Seeley, HR Manager at Getragand Chairman of Knowsley Chamberof Commerce, hosted the event andChristina Ashworth a Change Specialist,who has worked with businessesin Knowsley as part of MBSP, alsopresented.Laura Callister from PDS Logistics Ltdsaid,The speakers were veryinteresting and informative, and Ihave lots to take away and apply toour business.The Grow Your Business events are animportant way for Knowsley businessesto engage with each other and toaccess any support they may needresulting in further investment and inthe growth of the Knowsley economy.To find out what support is available foryour business, call 0151 477 4000 oremail business@knowsley.gov.ukBusiness and RegenerationAwards 2015Preparations for this year’s Business and Regeneration Awards are already underway.This prestigious annual event celebrates the success and achievements of thebusiness and regeneration community in Knowsley.Nominations will open soon – visit www.knowsleybusinessawards.com fordetails.If you would like to know more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Irene Johnson on0151 443 2262 or email Irene.johnson@knowsley.gov.ukWinners will be announced at the awards ceremony held at the Grand Marquee at KnowsleySafari Park in November.10 www.knowsley.gov.uk

Knowsley businessCelebratingActive TravelBusinesses recently celebrated the success of Knowsley’s Active Travelproject which encourages workers to walk, cycle or use public transport,to travel to and from work.The project aims to help reduce carbon emissions, journey times and developmore sustainable travel habits.Since 2012, Knowsley’s Active Travel programme has supported over 100Knowsley businesses, from large employers like Jaguar Land Rover and Matalanto smaller businesses like McVey Demolition and Kingfisher Design and Print.It also complements the 10,375km of new cycle paths and footways built as partof the overall Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) project, creating new linksbetween businesses and residents across the borough.John Davey, Managing Director at Daveys Chemists said,The scheme has enabled my staff and me to enjoy the opportunityof ‘getting on our bike and going to work’. We’re delighted that we nowhave a cycle station for customers and a secure separate cycle bayfor staff.Active Travel achievements include:• Travel Plans for 50 businesses• New cycle parking and shower facilities for 19 companies• Free bus passes, maps, pedometers and journey planning for hundreds ofemployees• Over 200 bike checks and repairs at Bike Doctor sessions• Organised cycle rides, training and travel supportThe Active Travel project is a partnership between Knowsley Council andKnowsley Chamber of Commerce, funded by the Department of Transport andMerseytravel through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund.KnowsleyBusinessPark -updateKnowsleyBusiness Park’sbusinesses andcustomers willnow experiencea much morewelcoming approach into the park,thanks to improvements to J4 of theM57.The work has improved visibility andthe general appearance of the junctionat Moorgate Road South and SchoolLane. This work is part of the first phaseof the Green Infrastructure projectwhich will improve the overall look andappearance of the park.In addition to this, the council hassecured funding to deliver furtherimprovements to access, connectivityand infrastructure on the park. Thiswill help the park’s transport networkto grow and cope with future demandand help to make it a more attractivelocation for both current occupiers andpotential investors.This funding will create a new gatewayand transport hub at the SouthBoundary Road / Gale Road / AdminRoad junction and a new gateway andsafety enhancements at the Moss EndWay / Perimeter Road junction. Thiswork is expected to start later this year.All of these improvements are partof the council’s ongoing investmentinto the park which is the biggestemployment area in the LiverpoolCity Region.Staff enjoying the new cyclebay at Daveys chemistwww.knowsley.gov.uk 11

Regenerate KnowsleyKirkby updateTown centre taking shapeWork will soon be completed on Newtown Gardens and St Chad’sParade as part of the programme to transform the appearance andlayout of Kirkby town centre. The regeneration work is creating four keyspaces, all linked to bring the town centre together.The work so far has improved theappearance and landscape of NewtownGardens, Market Square and St Chad’sParade, making the area more attractiveand accessible for shoppers andbusinesses.Newtown Gardens will also be home tonew distinctive pieces of public art -the six metre-high iron tree being joinedby the spectacular ‘Edward’s Elephant’.Both pieces have been designed andcreated in consultation with localschools and community groups. Edwardwas given a fantastic Kirkby welcome12 www.knowsley.gov.ukfrom children at Kirkby Church ofEngland primary school when he arrivedin the town last month. For furtherinformation about the public art or towatch our short films about how Kirkbyresidents helped to bring the piecesto life, visit www.knowsley.gov.uk/kirkbyPublicArt.Work is now taking place on CivicSquare, outside the council’s£5 million Kirkby Centre. This will createa pleasant communal lawned area withseating, which will be home to threeeye-catching large thrones.Birthday celebrationsat Kirkby Market!Hundreds of customers joined in the fun as the newKirkby Market celebrated its first birthday.Street entertainers, face painters and a brass band were on hand tomark the occasion with regular customers and newcomers alike.The new market has proven to be a big hit with shoppers since openinglast year. With more than 130 stalls selling everything from fresh fruitand vegetables to beauty treatments, there is something for everyoneunder one roof.The market trades six days a week, Monday to Saturday, 9am - 4.30pm,with a full market every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.Cllr Eddie Connor andpupils from Kirkby C of Eprimary school welcomeEdwardFindingnewretailersfor KirkbyThe council and Tesco arecurrently exploring all options toidentify a brand new developerto build new retail outlets inKirkby town centre. The twoparties have ‘packaged up’ all ofthe land owned by each in thetown centre and are marketingthat land together.So far, there has been a positiveresponse from potentialdevelopers and we are continuingto hold discussions withinterested parties to identify apartner who will deliver the mostappropriate plan for Kirkby andits residents.We will continue to keepresidents updated on progress.Keep an eye on our website,Facebook and Twitter accountsfor news.

Regenerate KnowsleyPrescotMake the timePrescotMake the timeTHI updateExtensive work to 40 High Street,including the restoration of a traditionalshopfront, has been carried out,supported by funding from the£3.2 million Prescot Townscape HeritageInitiative (THI).This is the first of 30 buildings to berepaired, restored and brought backinto use through the THI between nowand 2018.The next building completed aspart of the THI was 29-31 EcclestonStreet (Millican Opticians), whichhas benefitted from an externaltransformation including a traditionalshopfront, but also four affordableflats have been created on the emptyupper floors. This building is a jointTHI and Living Abovethe Shop schemewith funding from theRestore Consortium, theHeritage Lottery Fundand the council.PrescotTownscape Heritage InitiativeWork is now underway on the thirdbuilding to benefit from THI funding- 11 Market Place. The roof and frontelevation will be extensively repairedand restored with care taken with itssurviving Victorian shopfront.Following the impressive improvementsto Leyland Street, which included newpaving stones, new road surface, treesand lighting, a programme to improveAtherton Street will be commencingshortly. The scheme includes reinstatingstone pavements and kerbs, creatinglevel crossings at the junctions withEccleston Street and High Street as wellas creating a short-term apprenticeship,which would provide an apprentice withinvaluable and unique conservationexperience.For regular THI updates, visit,www.prescotthi.org.uk/blogLove PrescotThe Prescot Heritage, Leisure and Culture Group (which consists ofrepresentatives from local arts and community groups, local businesses,local faith groups and Town and Borough Councils) has been supportingPrescot Town Team to develop a ‘one stop shop’ of information aboutPrescot.The Town Team’s website www.loveprescot.co.uk has beenrelaunched to promote everything you need to know about Prescot,from the latest news and events through to local offers and informationabout Prescot’s rich heritage.Take a look and see what’s going on in Prescot today!Transformingemptyhomes inPrescotThe first building as part of ajoint initiative between the LivingAbove the Shop Scheme andthe Prescot Townscape HeritageInitiative (THI) has now beencompleted.The unused upper floors at 40High Street (Prescot Dry Cleaners)have been transformed thanksto a share of £16.8 million ofGovernment funding awarded tothe Liverpool City Region as partof the Restore Consortium. Otherproperties to benefit from thisfunding are 17 Atherton Streetand 10 Church Street which hascreated seven units available ataffordable rent for five years - tofind out more, visitwww.propertypoolplus.org.ukwww.knowsley.gov.uk 13

Summer spectacularSummer spectacularWith the warmer weather and school holidays approaching, you won’tneed to look far for a great day out!The next four pages will inspire you and make you want to getup and go in Knowsley...Anticipation growing for 17th annualKnowsley Flower ShowIt’s not too late to get growing forthis year’s Knowsley Flower Show,which takes place on Sunday9 August at Court Hey Park andthe National Wildflower Centre.This year’s theme is sunflowers andan impressive crop of these beautifulflowers are expected in the show’s firstever category dedicated to them.Green fingered committee membershave been out and about helping localchildren discover the joy of gardeningand offering tips to growers who wantto enter the show for the first time.Knowsley Flower Show is the biggestfree horticultural show in the NorthWest – inviting entries from seasonedgardeners and first time ‘amateur’entrants alike.With 115 classes to choose from,there is something for everyone. Theschedule is available to pick up in thecouncil’s One Stop Shops and librariesor download fromwww.knowsleyflowershow.comIf you aren’t planning to enter, the daypromises to be packed with plenty tosee and do for the whole family toenjoy - and it’s free!Don’t forget to also ‘like’ KnowsleyFlower Show on Facebook for moregardening tips, show information andphotos from the event –visit www.facebook.com/knowsleyflowershowFeel good at festivalRelax and unwind at Knowsley’s first ever Feelgood Festival, whichtakes place on Saturday 8 August from 1pm to 5pm in Court Hey Park.This event, on the eve of the Flower Show, will be packed with ideas to helpimprove your health and wellbeing – including holistic therapies, singing,games to exercise your mind, creative and sporting activities. There’s alsoplenty to fire young imaginations, such as a finger knitting workshop,making dream catchers and storytelling with the wellbeing fairy.The aim is to promote the many and varied ways to help you relax, keepfit and reduce stress.With activities for young and old alike, the Knowsley Feelgood Festivalpromises to be a great addition to the events calendar this year.Visit the council’s website for further information.14 www.knowsley.gov.uk

Summer spectacularKids Summer Reading Challenge top picksThe summer reading challenge is back and the borough’s children are being challengedto read six books over the long school holidays.Children can sign up at any Knowsleylibrary and then read any six librarybooks, collecting stickers and otherrewards along the way – all for free!The theme for this year’s SummerReading Challenge is ‘Record Breakers’,although children can read any booksborrowed from the library to completethe challenge and everyone who readssix books will receive a medal andcertificate.Pupils from Halewood Church of England Primary School are really excited aboutthis year’s challenge after they collected the 2014 cup for the school with the mostchildren completing the challenge. They’ve been allowed a sneak-preview of the2015 Record Breaker book collections are here are their top picks:Our libraries will have a range ofcollections to help young readersdiscover some weird, wonderful andwacky records from around the world.Scarlett, Year 2Perfectly Poppy: The Big Bike by Michele Jakubowskiand Erica-Jane Waters“I like the story of the girl getting a new bike but Ireally like the end of the book where there are lotsof ideas for things to do on your own bike.”James, Year 2Woozy the Wizard: ASpell to Get Well by ElliWoollard and Al Murphy“The wizard is really funnyand there are lots of nicepictures with the story.”Sammy, Year 1World’s Fastest by AnneRooney“I’ve learnt lots about allthe fastest things in theworld; the fastest human,the fastest car and thefastest train!”Bobby, Year 5100 Most Deadly ThingsOn The Planet by AnnaClaybourne“I was surprised tolearn how fatal foodcan be if it’s not cookedproperly and that theGreat White Shark is lessdeadly than the IndianTaipan snake!”Molly, Year 6Fun Facts & Silly Stories 2(Ripley’s Believe It or Not!)by Camilla de La Bedoyere“The way the book iswritten really appeals toyoung people and thelayout is very creative withquotes in speech bubblesand lots of great pictures.”The Library Service will also be hosting a variety of ‘Record Breaker’ themed activities to keep the children entertained over theschool holidays including story times, crafts and games.If you’d like to find out more or register your child on the Summer Reading Challenge please contact your local Knowsley library.Leisure centre and school activitiesThere’s lots of fun activities taking place throughout the summer at the borough’s leisurecentres and schools. From fitness classes to soccer and dance camps, fun inflatable poolparties to junior gym sessions, there’s something for everyone!Visit www.activeknowsley.com to find out more about the range of activities on offer.www.knowsley.gov.uk 15

Summer spectacularNEW FOR THE SUMMER!Xplorer family funKnowsley parks are now registered to run the British Orienteering Federation’s (BOF)Xplorer activities.Xplorer is a family friendly navigationchallenge that is educational and funand gives children a sense of adventureas they explore the park to find themarkers. It involves a healthy mix ofphysical activity and decision makingthat the whole family can enjoytogether.All sessions are free and no booking isrequired.For further information visitwww.xplorer.org.ukSessions are taking place at:McGoldrick Park, Huyton1, 26 August; 28 October -1pm to 3pm;14 November -10am to 12 noon.Halewood Park23, 30 July; 6, 27 August -1pm to 3pm.Stadt Moers Park, Whiston20 June; 28 July; 4, 11, 18 August -10am to 12 noon.Mill Dam Park, Kirkby31 July; 7, 21 August; 26 September;30 October -1pm to 3pm.Gyms gogreenThe locations of Knowsley’s 15 new outdoorgyms have been revealed.The ‘green gyms’ are being createdat parks and green spaces acrossKnowsley, thanks to a £350,000project funded by Public HealthEngland.The scheme will see exciting newequipment located in some of ourgreenest and most picturesqueplaces. These are:Halewood: Halewood Park, Frensham ParkKirkby: Mill Dam Park, Memorial Park, Field Lane, Old RoughWhiston: Stadt Moers, Henley ParkHuyton: Court Hey Park, Jubilee Park, McGoldrick Park, South AltGreenway, Stockbridge Village (open space near the playarea), King George V, St John’s Millennium GreenLocal consultation meetings wereheld to outline plans for each site,with residents welcoming the newfacilities, which will be installedover the summer months.The use of gym equipment in parksand outdoor locations is becomingincreasingly popular and is helpingto encourage more people to getinvolved with exercise for free.The equipment at each site willcomplement existing facilities andwill include fixed equipment, suchas cross trainers, and ‘natural’structures like climbing frames, aswell as fitness trails and exercisecircuits using existing pathnetworks.16 www.knowsley.gov.uk

Summer spectacularOutdoor adventuresin KnowsleyWorkers from businesses acrossKnowsley can get closer to nature,thanks to Bushcraft - an innovativeprogramme launched by the council’sGreen Space Rangers.Summer Beauty Club atLook and feel great allsummer long and enjoyincredible savings with theSummer Beauty Club at theSpa, located in KnowsleyLeisure & Culture Park.For just £45 you can return again andagain enjoying your choice of three keysummer treatments (worth up to £68),two free thermal spa sessions (worth£19) and 10% off all retail products.Plus you’ll be given the option ofworking with a fitness instructor topersonalise a Shape Up For SummerFitness Plan just for you – also free!The first ‘Bushcraft’ trials eventrecently took place at HalewoodPark and was attended by staffteams from major local employersacross Knowsley. Participantstook part in a range of activitiesincluding shelter building, firelighting and outdoor cooking.In addition, schools and early yearsproviders can also take part in thecouncil’s Environmental Educationprogramme, which offers a rangeof outdoor education courses.To find out more about eitherprogramme, call 0151 443 2414.As a member of the Summer BeautyClub you can choose from a menuof luxurious treatments that includesfacials, massages, tanning, waxing,pedicures or manicures.For more information visit the Spawebsite www.thespaknowsley.co.ukor call 0151 443 2580.Get onyour bikethis summerWhether you’re a beginner orexpert cyclist, there’s something foreveryone at Knowsley Velodromeand BMX Park. On the velodrometrack, try out:• Track taster sessions – ideal forbeginners and includesprofessional coaching.• Freewheel road bike tastersessions – try the track on yourown bike.• Family taster sessions – for familieswho want to learn the basics in afun and safe environment.Children need to be aged eightyears and over.• Female only sessions – for all agesand ability.• Advanced sessions – forexperienced track riders only.Sessions will be adapted to meetyour needs.One hour track sessions are £3(£2 for under 16s) and two hourtrack sessions are £6 (£4 for under16s). Bike and helmet hire is £3per person.Whilst over on the BMX track,sessions for beginners run everyTuesday 5pm to 6pm andSaturday 10am to 11am.For further information about anyof the sessions, call 0151 443 2200or visit www.activeknowsley.comFor the one-off fee of£45 you can enjoy yourtreatments spread outover a month, or makean occasion of it and gofor all three on one day.www.knowsley.gov.uk 17

Green KnowsleyRecyclingstill on the up!Knowsley’s recycling rates are still moving in the right direction.Last year we recycled 39% of our waste – an impressive 6% increaseon the previous year.And with the theme of this year’sRecycle Week, which runs from22 to 28 June, being ‘recyclingaround the home’, there’s neverbeen a better time to step up yourrecycling efforts – outdoors as wellas indoors!Going green in the gardenThink twice before dropping these commonhousehold items in the bin. They could helpyou create a green and glorious garden – andsave you money at the garden centre!• Fizzy drink bottles can be turned into miniplant protectors. Simply cut the bottoms off,unscrew the lid and place them over plantsto protect them from the weather.• Toilet roll holders are perfect for pottingplants that need a deep rooting area.Plant the entire tube in the ground and letit decompose in the soil.• Plastic punnets and takeaway containersmake perfect mini propagator lids whenturned upside down, or seed trays ifdrainage holes are made in the bottom.Have youthought aboutreusing?There are many things you could reuse in thehome, including:• Staple a pile of junk mail together and use the blankside for scribbling phone messages or notes on.• Use old jars to store buttons, screws and odds andends around the house.• Why not use leftover bits of wool, scraps of fabric orold socks to fluff up your cushions.If you can’t reuse, recycle in your grey bin. Paper,cardboard, glass bottles and jars, food and drinks cansand plastic bottles can all be recycled in your grey bin.Recycled love and warResidents at Roughedge House sheltered housing scheme inStockbridge Village have set up their own pop up book shop.The once-a-week stall specialises in selling books, including wartimedramas and Liverpool-based romances, which particularly appeal to theresidents at Roughedge House.The books have come from the Reuse and Recycling shop at StockbridgeVillage parade which sells a range of pre-loved items.Residents using the bookshop pay a minimal price for the second handbook of their choice and then get half of their money back if they return it.18 www.knowsley.gov.uk

In focusMake your goodneighbour’s dayMake aconnectionwith fosteringDo you have a special neighbourlike Elizabeth Greenall who goes outof their way to help others? Whatbetter way to say “thank you” thanwith a Good Neighbours in Knowsleynomination?Elizabeth was taken aback when shewas the overall winner last year.She said,It was very unexpected. I feltextremely honoured and veryproud.Leavingschool?...what now?Are you leaving schoolthis year and don’t knowwhat choices are availableto you?Look no further ... Knowsley Councilcan help you in finding employment,education or training opportunities.Whether it’s an Apprenticeship,further education, training, re-sittingexams or getting a job, we haveadvisors who can talk through youroptions, help you with the applicationprocess and support you throughwhichever path you choose.Elizabeth was nominated by her youngneighbour Joanne McCullock. It onlytook a few minutes for Joanne tocomplete an online nomination formand she’s really pleased she did.Good Neighbour forms are availablefrom all of the borough’s One StopShops and libraries or nominations canbe made online through thecouncil’s website (search forGood Neighbours) untilWednesday 12 August.K N O W STAGIf you’re aged between 16 and19 years and would like help andadvice about the next steps to take,Knowsley’s Targeted Advice andGuidance team can help - visit thecouncil’s website (search for TAG) orcall 0151 443 2898.L E YTargeted Advice & GuidanceCould you foster?Fostering involves looking aftera child or young person in yourown home at a time when they’reunable to live with their ownfamilies – this could be for justa few days or weeks, or over alonger period of months or evenyears.When you foster for Knowsley youwill get full training and support.Plus you’ll receive an allowancefor the care you provide and youcan receive skills payments as youprogress through the training.For more information onfostering for Knowsley visit thecouncil’s website and search for‘fostering’, call 0151 443 3958,email adoption.fostering@knowsley.gov.uk, or ‘like’ theFoster for Knowsley Facebookpage www.facebook.com/fosterforknowsleyThe mostrewardingjob you’llever dowww.knowsley.gov.uk 19

In focusWedding prize at The VenueCouples looking to tie theknot are hoping they willget to The Venue on time.The Venue in Huyton and RadioCity have teamed up to offer alucky couple the chance of a dreamwedding, including daytime andevening receptions.Two lucky finalists will be selected inJune, with the final scheduled for July.The lucky winners will be announced onRadio City’s and The Venue’s website– www.thevenuehuyton.co.uk –on 17 July.Autumn line-upMeanwhile, The Venue hasannounced an exciting autumnentertainment line-up.Soul lovers are in for a treat whenSoul Temptations takes to thestage on Friday 30 October. Reliveall the classics from Marvin Gaye,Stevie Wonder and The FourTops, as well as hits from today’ssoul giants R. Kelly and Usher.Acclaimed cabaret act TheThree Queens makes its debutat The Venue on Friday27 November. The show includesSoul and Motown, cabaret anddiva anthems – aswell as a touch ofcomedy.For tickets andinformation call0151 443 3761or visitwww.WeGotTickets.comSoul TemptationsMore choice overtakeaway foodsTakeaway owners across Knowsley are giving you more choiceabout the food you buy, through a brand new initiative.The ‘ask us’ campaign encouragescustomers to ask for your favouritetakeaway dishes to be made with lessfat, salt and sugar.Even if those options are notadvertised on the menu, businesseswho have signed up to the campaignwill be happy to make the dish theway you choose.That means you are cutting down onthe fat, salt and sugar which can leadto health problems including heartdisease, stroke, diabetes, high bloodpressure and obesity.The initiative has been launchedfollowing research which showedthat many residents wanted to seealternative takeaway options.Knowsley’s Director of Public Health,Matthew Ashton, said,This new campaign is a great way for customers to take morecontrol of the food they eat from takeaways in the borough.Nicholas Spyrou,of the Gold Starin Huyton, withMatthew AshtonThe businesses taking part have received healthy eating trainingand will be delighted to adjust their menu to suit your dietaryand nutritional requirements. This is a really simple way of cuttingdown on the ingredients that are bad for you and helping you tomaintain a healthier diet and lifestyle.To find out if your local takeaway is part of the new initiative, look out for the‘ask us’ logo in the window or check the council’s website.20 www.knowsley.gov.uk

In focusWebsite bringsthe past aliveThe fascinating real-life testimony of Knowsley peoplewho served in World War One is now available online.The Preserving the Past with thePresent, for the Future websitecontains audio interviews with localpeople as well as photographs andprofiles of soldiers from Knowsleywho fought in the Great War andsubsequent conflicts.The website has evolved from aproject which took place in theborough last year to mark the 100thanniversary of the outbreak of WorldWar One. Prescot Museum, Knowsley’s37 Signals Regiment and other localcommunity groups gathered archivematerials, conducted interviews andcarried out research to ensure thatthe role of Knowsley’s servicemen andwomen is never forgotten.Mark Campbell was one of the localpeople who provided documents andother material relating to his fatherAlbert Edward Campbell. He sayshe is delighted that the website willnow serve as a lasting legacy for theproject.Mark said,I am so pleased that my dad’sand others’ stories have beenimmortalised for future generationsto enjoy and appreciate.To find out more, visitwww.preservingthepast.prescotmuseum.org.ukKeeping an eyeon irresponsibledog ownersAll eyes are on irresponsibledog owners as part of a newcrackdown on dog fouling.Thoughtless dog ownersWe’rewatching you!Bag that poo, any rubbish bin will doResearch suggests that more dogfouling takes place at night time,when irresponsible owners thinkthey can’t be seen.The council is stepping up patrolswith enforcement officerspatrolling the borough at varioustimes during the day and evening.In addition, a series of glow-in-thedarkposters have been installedacross the borough, with themessage ‘We’re watching you!’The signs have been placed at dogfouling hotspots across Knowsleyand remind dog owners to cleanup after their pet and that failingto do so could land them a FixedPenalty Notice of £75.Meanwhile, you can now get thevery latest information and adviceabout responsible dog ownershipfrom our dog wardens on socialmedia.Follow them on Twitter(@KMBCDogWarden) and likethem on Facebook (KnowsleyDog Warden Service) to get arange of information, includingdetails of our responsible dogownership events, where yourdog can be microchipped free ofcharge.Please remember that the law ischanging and, from April 2016,your dog must be microchipped, somake sure you come along to oneof our events in Knowsley.Oscar and Milo who were microchippedby our wardens at Stockbridge Village.www.knowsley.gov.uk 21

In focusStarting universityin September?New university students - ‘freshers’ -are urged to get vaccinated againstmeningococcal C infection (MenC)before starting university in Septemberto protect them against one ofthe causes of meningitis which issometimes seen in this group. Contactyour GP to make an appointment.Scarlet fever adviceScarlet fever commonly affects youngchildren. Symptoms, including a sorethroat, headache, fever and pinkishrash on the chest which can thenspread, usually clear up after a weekand the majority of cases can betreated with a course of antibiotics.Parents are urged to see their GP ifthey suspect their child has scarletfever as early treatment can reducecomplications and help stop it beingpassed to others.North Westwritingauthor presentsawardsShared readingin KnowsleyWe were delighted to have local author Carys Bray present theKnowsley Writing Competition 2014 awards at a special event inKirkby Library. There were some impressive entries, making thejudges’ task particularly difficult.Bryony Reid, runner-up in the 13 to 18 years category, said,This is the first time I’ve entered a writing competition,so it felt great to be placed second. I’m definitely goingto enter again and would encourage others to do thesame as it’s been such a great experience.Knowsley Writing Competition 2014: Winners and Runners UpChildren aged 5 to 12 yearsAmy Tennant 1st What if?Molly Stephens 2nd The Boiler roomAimee Connor 3rd The Giraffe who was afraid of heightsHannah & Katie DarkenRibie KalathilPromising writers No rules allowedPromising writer A Trip to the FarmYoung people aged 13 to 18 yearsSana Kalathil 1st The interviewBryony Reid 2nd Subconscious viewsOver 18sViv Patterson 1st How many see you as they pass byLouise Muddle 2nd It was the girls that got meDeborah Lucas 3rd Out of the blueDavid BrownPromising writer Not just a boy, but my sonAll the winning entries and the photos which inspired them areavailable on the online library, which can be accessed from the council’swebsite, for everyone to enjoy.The 2015 writing competition will be launched in October - furtherdetails will be available on the council’s website.Rediscover the pleasure ofreading and improve yourwellbeing with The ReaderOrganisation (TRO) readinggroups.The groups are informal placesto meet others, relax and hear agood story. No reading ability isrequired as the group lead willread everything aloud:Book break (all welcome),The Craig’s Community Centre,Tuesdays, 1pm to 2.30pm &Wednesdays, Halewood Library,1pm to 2.30pmBook at breakfast (a groupfor people living with dementiaand their carers), Huyton Library,Tuesdays, 10am to 11.30am &Thursdays, Prescot Library,10am to 11.30amThe Knowsley scheme is alsorecruiting a team of volunteerswho will be supported to delivershared reading sessions acrossthe community and read one-toonewith older people in localcare homes.For more information pleasecontact Helen Wilson on0780 7106 693, emailhelenwilson@thereader.org.ukor just turn up to a group!22 www.knowsley.gov.uk

In focusKCC launches newinspirational campaignAs part of Knowsley CommunityCollege’s commitment to raise theaspirations of young people andcelebrate the success of peoplewho have studied at the college,it has launched a new and excitingcampaign across the borough andthe surrounding areas.‘The Pride of Knowsley’ campaigncelebrates the achievements ofoutstanding students – both presentand past – who have achieved successin a range of aspects includingeducation, volunteering, sport andbusiness.To find out more about The Pride ofKnowsley campaign, and to hear thestories of a range of students whosesuccesses are profiled through thecampaign, visitwww.knowsleycollege.ac.ukCountry’sfirst foodhub to openin KnowsleyAn exciting new venture willsee the country’s firstfood hub open its doors inKirkby this summer.The hub will provide residents withaccess to high quality, low cost freshfood, providing greater choice forlocal people, tasty recipe ideas andcookery demonstrations.The hub will help to address arange of issues including foodpoverty, improving health andhealthier eating as well as reducingfood waste and creating jobopportunities.Based on Cherryfield Drive in Kirkby,the hub is due to open its doors inJuly.Need advice and support?onlineThe food hub is a Can Cook CIC ledinitiative supported by KnowsleyCouncil and One Ark (a Knowsleybased investment charity which ispart of the First Ark group). It willwork closely with partners such asKHT, Knowsley Foodbank and theCommunity Cooks.A new website has been launchedto bring together informationabout a wide range of Knowsleyadvice agencies in one place.The Advice Service Knowsley (ASK)website is a lottery-funded projectbeing led by Knowsley Citizens Adviceand offers free, confidential andindependent advice.It can help you find information andsupport about issues including welfarebenefits, debt, housing, employment,health and immigration.By bringing advice agencies together,the website gives you an easy wayto access a consistent, high qualityservice.You can also find information aboutjobs and volunteering opportunitiesacross Knowsley’s advice sector.For further information, visitwww.adviceservicesknowsley.org.ukwww.knowsley.gov.uk 23

Your neighbourhoodHuytonNew look playarea for Huyton parkLocal youngsters are celebrating the arrival of thenew-look play area at Court Hey Park in Huyton.The £96,000 investment has seenthe refurbishment of existing playstructures and the installation ofnew, state-of-the-art equipmentto appeal to children of all ages.The work has been fundedby a £50,000 grant from BiffaAward, as well as £23,000 fromCory Environmental Trust inBritain (CETB), match funded byKnowsley Council.The play space has been designedby children and young people andfeatures a climbing structure, ropeswings, moving logs, climbing netsand a cradle swing.Cricket callMeanwhile one of Merseyside’soldest cricket clubs is on thelookout for new members.Whitefield Cricket Club, basedat Court Hey Park, is hoping torecruit players for their first andsecond teams, and youngsters tojoin their junior coaching sessionsthroughout the summer months.The club has recently unveileda new cricket pavilion boastingnew changing rooms, showers, akitchen, new accessible path andviewing area. The project wasfunded by a £77,000 grant fromVeolia Environmental Trust and£190,000 from the council.For further information aboutjoining the club or coachingsessions, call 07934 207926.Ten years on -1 August 2015An event commemorating the life of Anthony Walker and raisingawareness of hate crime will be held on Saturday 1 August.August 2015 marks the 10thanniversary of the death of AnthonyWalker, who was the victim of a raciallymotivated murder.The event will start with a multi faithservice at St Gabriel’s Church, byinvitation only, followed by a walk toMcGoldrick Park Huyton, and a freecommunity picnic event, featuringguest speakers and local bands from12.15pm to 6pm.Stockbridge clear upChildren from Stockbridge VillagePrimary School joined communitygroups and council staff to litter picktheir local area as part of Keep BritainTidy’s Community Clear up day.The national spring clean was aimedat getting everyone involved insprucing up high streets, residentialand business areas, school and parks.More than 130 people volunteered forthe Knowsley clear ups, collecting 240bags of rubbish and filling 13 skips.Contact usYou can ring or email the Huytonteam to tell us about incidents of anti-socialbehaviour, litter problems or anything elseyou think we could help sort out.Telephone: 0151 443 3047Email: tommy.dunn@knowsley.gov.uk24 www.knowsley.gov.uk

Your neighbourhoodKirkbyTournament pays tribute to ConnorYoung players from Westvale Youth Club took part in a prestigious regionalfootball tournament organised by Everton in the Community.The North West FootballTournament was held in memoryof local 12 year old Connor Berry,who tragically passed away lastyear and was a regular member ofWestvale Youth Club.The 14 local players representedEverton FC at the competition atthe Firefit Sports Centre in ToxtethAre you getting in shape for summer?Take the first step to a healthieryou by joining one of the free adultweight loss classes in Kirkby.The weekly Measure Up sessions areheld at Southdene Community Centrebetween 11am and 1pm on Mondaysand were up against teams fromAston Villa FC, Blackpool FC andWigan Athletic FC.As well as giving the youngstersan opportunity to take part in amajor football competition, theevent – held in conjunction withLiverpool NHS – helped to raiseawareness of asthma.and St Chad’s Centre on Wednesdaysbetween 5.30pm and 7.30pm.As well as practical weight loss adviceand support, the programme includeshealthy cookery classes, health walksand activity classes. There are alsoone-to-one sessions or group classes.The NHS 5 Boroughs Partnership alsoruns Measure Up courses in otherKnowsley areas. To book a place or formore information, call 0800 0731202.Marching band successA Kirkby band has marched away with the honours at anational competition.The Carolinas Jazz Band won the bestentertainment category and camesecond overall in the NorthumberlandBorders Championships – the firstmajor competition of the 2015 season.Two band members also won theirindividual sections – best lead kazooand best tri-tom player.The marching band has membersaged between four and 28 and trainsevery Friday evening at SouthdeneCommunity Centre.To find out more about the CarolinasJazz Band, call Bev Roberts on07999 241153.BloominglovelyA new flower arranging group calledCreative Creations meets every Fridaymorning at Northwood CommunityCentre. Funded by a Big Localgrant, it’s free to attend and anyoneinterested in joining can call Julie Barron 07845 363581.Contact usYou can ring or email the Kirkbyteam to tell us about incidents ofanti-social behaviour, litter problemsor anything else you think we couldhelp sort out.Telephone: 0151 443 4609Email: jeff.sayers@knowsley.gov.ukwww.knowsley.gov.uk 25

Your neighbourhoodHalewoodSuccess for Children’sCentre VolunteersFamily Voices and HalewoodChildren’s Centres wouldlike to congratulateall the volunteers whohave completed a fiveweek ‘Introduction toVolunteering’ course.The achievements of the volunteerswere recognised when the helperswere presented with certificates aftertheir final training session.All volunteers have now started theirroles in local children’s centres andare helping with crèche sessions andevents.You will also see volunteers in the localcommunity registering families andcarrying out home visits, providinginformation about activities andservices available for children and theirfamilies.If you’re interestedin volunteeringplease contactLinda Englishor WendyMartindale atFamily Voices or Halewood Children’sCentres on 0151 443 4531 or0151 443 2191.A festivalof familyevents!Halewood Culturefest is back –and this year there’s somethingfor everyone.Now in its eighth year, the 10 dayfestival, running from 12 to 21June, offers everything from dramaperformances and workshops to aWizard of Oz sing-a-long, a concertby the Liverpool Male Voice Choirand a walking quiz around Tarbock.There’s also two performances ofA Midsummer’s Night’s Dream atSt Nicholas’ Church on Sunday21 June, at 2.30pm and 7.30pm,performed by MATE productions inpartnership with Shakespeare North.One of the highlights of the festivalis an art and craft exhibition atSt Nicholas’ Centre on 19 and 20June. The exhibition features thework of local artists and craftspeople,including paintings and drawings,textiles, pottery and crafts.For more information and tickets,contact Alison on 0151 486 2415.Summer footballleague kicks offHalewood Annual Summer FootballLeague is going from strength tostrength, with hundreds of localyoung people taking part in thisyear’s competition.Around 500 children – aged up to 11 years old – have joined 55 teams taking partin this year’s competition at Arncliffe Sports Centre.The tournament started in May with games played on Saturday mornings andWednesday evenings running up to the finals in July.Halewood Town Juniors were the winners of the Under 11’s Summer Cup andrunners-up in the Under 10’s last year, with Arncliffe Juniors runners-up in theUnder 11’s league.Halewood Town JuniorsContact usYou can ring or email the Halewood teamto tell us about incidents of anti-socialbehaviour, litter problems or anything elseyou think we could help sort out.Telephone: 0151 443 5208Email: john.mashford@knowsley.gov.uk26 www.knowsley.gov.uk

Your neighbourhoodPrescot, Whiston, Cronton and Knowsley VillageRacing around the clockStadt Moers Park will be the venue for The 24 HourSummer Running Festival.Hundreds of runners from across the North West are expected to take part inthe exciting new team event on 29 and 30 August.The event consists of 24 races, covering a 5km course. Runners will be able tocamp on site, and there will be lots of entertainment for the whole family.This is the first time the Summer Running Festival has come to Stadt Moers,which is fast establishing a reputation as a top venue for cross countryrunning.To find out more or to register a team, visit www.merseyraces.co.ukPrescot Festival ofMusic and the ArtsNow in its 11th year, Prescot Festival of Music & the Arts will take placebetween 19 and 28 June in Prescot town centre.The 10 day spectacular will include tubas, trumpets and trombones, screenings ofthe popular film ‘Brassed Off’, organists, jazz quartets, singers, poets and artistsdisplaying their artwork. There will bea proms-style festival finale on Sunday28 June.To find out more or to buy your ticket,visit www.prescotfestival.co.uk, callTicketweb on 08444 771 000, or visitPoco Coffee, 30 Eccleston Street,Prescot, L34 5QJ.Memorial chapel taking shapeThe new memorial chapel and heritage centre at Knowsley Cemeteryis starting to take shape. The steel structure forming the frame of thebuilding has been erected, as supporters bid to raise the rest of themoney needed to complete the build.Whiston Initiative in Cultural Heritage (WICH) Group has raised £22,000towards the project, but still needs to raise a further £70,000 to fundthe remaining work.For further information or to support the project, call 07805 028581or email wichfoxsbank@gmail.comVolunteer grouptransforming churchgroundsThe Friends of Prescot Cemeteryand Churchyard have beentransforming the area aroundPrescot Parish Church.Over 1,800 daffodil and tulip bulbshave been planted in the churchyard, making the area bright andwelcoming. The group also plans toinstall a handrail around parts of thedaffodil walk, develop a wildflowerarea, install bat boxes and paint therailings around the cemetery.Contact usYou can ring or email the Prescot, Whiston,Cronton and Knowsley Village team to tellus about incidents of anti-social behaviour,litter problems or anything else you thinkwe could help sort out.Telephone: 0151 443 5208Email: steve.gowland@knowsley.gov.ukwww.knowsley.gov.uk 27

What’s on June to September 2015EventsOngoing until 5 SeptemberAspire: Knowsley CommunityCollege Foundation Diploma inArt & Design Summer Show 2015Huyton GalleryMonday and Friday 9am to 5pm, Tuesdayto Thursday 9am to 6pm & Saturday10am to 1pmPlease note theopening times aresubject to change -please call 0151 4435617 before visiting.A showcase of finalproject artworkby KnowsleyCommunity Collegestudents, featuring a range of disciplines includingFine Art, Textiles and Fashion, Graphic Design,Illustration, 3D Design and Crafts, Fine Art andPhotography.Contact: Huyton Gallery on 0151 443 5617 oremail galleries@knowsley.gov.ukOngoing until 12 SeptemberOut of the Archive: selectedworks from Open Eye Gallery’sCollectionKirkby GalleryMonday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday10am to 1pmPlease note opening times are subject to change -please call 0151 443 5617 before visiting.A presentation of work from the archives of oneof the UK’s leading photographic galleries,featuring workfrom some of themost importantphotographers ofthe past century.‘Spaces’, thecouncil’s wellbeingphotographycompetition linksto the exhibition and includes a programme oftraining, workshops and talks.Contact: Kirkby Gallery on 0151 443 5617 oremail galleries@knowsley.gov.ukMeetings in KnowsleyFridaysBritish Legion drop-inHuyton One Stop Shop (first Friday of themonth), Prescot One Stop Shop (second Fridayof the month) Halewood One Stop Shop(third Friday of the month) Kirkby One StopShop (fourth Friday of the month)10am to 1pmDrop-ins for serving and former members ofthe armed forces and their dependants for anyqueries on welfare, membership, comradeship orrepresentation.Contact: 0808 8028080 or emailCheshire&Merseyside@britishlegion.org.ukEvery first Saturday of the monthFamily First SaturdaysPrescot Museum (in Prescot Centre)12.30pm to 3pmCreative fun with a different activity every monthand lots of new materials to use.Free drop-in. Children under the age of eight mustbe accompanied by an adult.Contact: Prescot Museum on 0151 443 5617Friday 19 JuneBat NightHalewood Park9pm startCome along and learnall about these fascinatingflying nocturnal mammals. Short talk followedby a bat detecting walk. Please bring a torch andsensible footwear. Children must be accompaniedby an adult. Please call to book.Contact: Halewood Ranger on 0151 488 6151Friday 19 to Sunday28 June 2015The 11th AnnualPrescot Festival ofMusic & the ArtsPrescot town centreTen days of thrilling music,culture and arts entertainmentin historic Prescot.Full details are available onthe festival website:www.prescotfestival.co.ukSunday 28 JuneAnnualBowring ParkCelebrationGala11amFun day for all thefamily with fairground rides,displays and arena events.Contact: 0151 482 1116 or emailfriendsofbowringpark@btinternet.comSunday 28 JuneAfternoon tea and craft fayreWillowbrook Hospice1pm to 3pmFree entry to this fundraising afternoon of tea,cakes and crafts.Contact: 01744 453798 or emailevents@willowbrookhospice.org.ukThursday 2 JulyWillowbrookHospice AnnualGolf DayHuyton and PrescotGolf Club2pm startCompete for theWillowbrook Challenge Shield and the GPWRecruitment trophy at the annual golf day.£65 per play or £250 per team of four.Contact: 01744 453798 or emailevents@willowbrookhospice.org.ukSaturday 4 JulyTen Acre Pits Fun Day1pm to 3pmCome along to this family fun afternoon with facepainting, arts and crafts, birds of prey and muchmore.Contact: South Huyton Ranger on 0151 4433114 or 07771 550843Thursday 23 & 30 July, 6 & 27 AugustOrienteeringHalewood Park1pm to 3pmUse your navigation and map reading skills withthis fun activity for all the family.Contact: Halewood Ranger on 0151 488 6151CouncilWednesday 24 June, 6pmWednesday 16 September, 6pmCabinetWednesday 24 June, 2pmWednesday 29 July, 2pmWednesday 23 September, 2pmFinance and Governance CabinetCommitteeTuesday, 23 June, 5pmTuesday, 1 September, 4pmPublic Health and NeighbourhoodsCabinet CommitteeMonday 29 June, 4pmMonday 7 September, 4pmAdult and Children’s Wellbeing CabinetCommitteeThursday 25 June, 4pmThursday 3 September, 4pmPlanning CommitteeThursday 23 July, 6pmThursday 10 September, 6pmAppeals CommitteeTuesday 14 July, 10amTuesday 8 September, 10amLicensing CommitteeThursday 2 July, 6pmGovernance and Audit CommitteeTuesday 23 June, 4pmTuesday 22 September, 4pmOverview and Scrutiny BoardMonday 13 July, 5pmMonday 10 August, 5pmMonday 21 September, 5pmHealth and Wellbeing BoardThursday 18 June, 1.30pmThursday 24 September, 1.30pmPlease note that the times and dates of thesemeetings are subject to change. Please check ourwebsite for details.28 www.knowsley.gov.uk

What’s onMonday 27 July, 3, 10, 17 & 24 AugustMake it MondaysPrescot Museum (in Prescot Centre)1pm to 4pmCreative workshops over the school summerholidays, working with the museum’s artist whowill provide all the materials. It’s free, no need tobook, just drop in!Children under theage of eight must beaccompanied by an adult.Contact: PrescotMuseum on0151 443 5617Saturday 1 August & Wednesday 26 AugustXplorer orienteeringMcGoldrick Park1pm to 3pmExplore the park, find the markers, complete thechallenge and have fun together!Contact: South Huyton Ranger on 0151 4433114 or 07771 550843Monday 7 to Sunday13 SeptemberHeritage WeekBowring Park VisitorsCentre12pm to 4pmArchive exhibition and information withrefreshments available on request.Contact: 0151 482 1116 or emailfriendsofbowringpark@btinternet.comUseful numbersBenefits (housing and council tax)0151 443 4042Births/deaths/marriages 0151 443 2900Building control/dangerous trees0151 443 2380 / 2381Bulky household waste service0151 443 2400Business rates 0151 443 4089Business services 0151 477 4000(advice, funding, recruitment and training)Car parking enquiries 0151 443 3100Childcare Information Service 0800 085 2022Citizens Advice Bureau 0845 122 1300Complaints and compliments0151 443 4031Consumer advice/Trading Standards08454 040506Council Tax 0151 443 4476Council Tax and Benefits FraudHotline 0800 0730 532Monday 14 September & Friday 18 SeptemberBat Talk and WalkMonday Court Hey Park, Friday Ten Acre Pits7.30pm startA fascinating look into the amazing world of localnocturnal flying gymnasts! With a short talk andthen a walk in the park using bat detectors to findand identify these elusive creatures. All childrenmust be accompanied by an adult.Contact: South Huyton Ranger on 0151 4433114 or 07771 550843Saturday 4 July - Sunday 5 JulyAnnual Scarecrow Festival andWildflower Artisan MarketNational Wildflower Centre, Huyton11am - 4pmCome along and see the fantastic scarecrows madeby local schools and community groups. Enjoy thewildflower displays and have a fun day out withfree entry all weekend.There’ll be lots of free hands on activities andworkshops for all the family to enjoy as part of theWildflower Centre’s Great Outdoors Project.There’s also a Wildflower Artisan Market takingplace with stalls sellingquality, unique handmadeitems as well as fabulousfood from around theworld.Why not enter a scarecrowyourself? The theme thisyear is Flower Power /1970s, to mark the 40thanniversary of the charityLandlife. Simply make sureyour entry is at the centre by4.30pm on Monday 29 June.Contact: 0151 738 1913 or emailevents@landlife.org.ukCrimestoppers 0800 555 111Education general enquiries 0151 443 3232Fire/police/ambulance (emergency) 999Government’s Consumer Direct Service08454 04 05 06Highways (including emergencies)0151 443 2400Housing Options (homelessness)0800 694 0280Job vacancies 0151 443 5000Knowsley Community Messaging0151 443 2498Knowsley Council (general enquiries)0151 489 6000Knowsley Housing Trust (KHT) generalenquiries 0151 290 7000Knowsley Housing Trust (KHT) housing repairs0500 969694Saturday 8 AugustKnowsley Feelgood FestivalCourt Hey Park, Huyton1pm - 5pmPacked with activities for all ages, the first everKnowsley Feelgood Festival aims to inspire youwith ways to relax, keep fit and reduce stress. Trya holistic therapy, join in with some singing, enjoygames designed to exercise your mind, be creativeor take part in a sport - the choice is yours!Contact: Carla Simkin on 0151 443 5353Sunday 9 AugustKnowsley Flower ShowNational Wildflower Centre and Court HeyPark, Huyton11am - 5pmThe 17th annualKnowsley FlowerShow promisesto be anotherunforgettable eventwith more than20,000 visitorsexpected.Still the North West’s biggest free horticulturalshow, it has something for all ages and is a greatfamily day out.This year’s theme is sunflowers and you can expectsome fantastic examples of these proud plantsamongst the hundreds of entries in the FloralMarquee.As usual there will be plenty to enjoy in the mainarena as well as craft stalls, activities for children,dog displays, falconry, tempting food and plantsfor sale.Contact: Carla Simkin on 0151 443 5353Merseyside Fire and Rescue Switchboard0151 296 4000Merseyside Police Switchboard 101NHS 111 Service 111Pest control 0151 443 2400Planning enquiries 0151 443 2381 / 2380Refuse collection 0151 443 2400School attendance service 0151 443 5147School bus pass 0151 443 5609Social services 0151 443 2600Social services out of hours emergency07659 590081Street lighting 0151 443 3100Traffic signal faults 0151 443 2349Truancy hotline 0151 777 4057For more information visit the Knowsley Councilwebsite or emailcustomerservice@knowsley.gov.ukwww.knowsley.gov.uk 29

Presented by Knowsley Council in partnership with WhistonGardening Club, Roby Horticultural and Gardening Society,Cuper Crescent and Bowring Park Allotment Associationsand Friends of Court Hey Park.