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02Meet yourcouncillors
05GoodNeighbourAwards
14Summerfun!
KnowsleyIssue 24 – June 2010
News
KnowsleyWelcome to the latest edition of
NewsSummer is finally here...“
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nd there are plenty of eventsand activities that you andyour family can enjoy in
Knowsley. There’s the magnificentKnowsley Flower Show on 8 August,as well as the events taking place atour fantastic Play Pathfinder areas tomark National Play Day. As you willexpect, we are continuing to helplocal businesses during the tougheconomic climate. Have a look atpage 10 for some of the supportavailable, as well as informationon how we will be recognising our
highest performing businesses atthe Knowsley Business Awards.
On the subject of awards, you canmake your nomination for thisyear’s Good Neighbour in KnowsleyAwards on page 5.
Finally, I would like to thankeveryone who voted in the local andgeneral elections in May and usedyour vote to shape your council.The full details of Knowsley’s 63 localcouncillors and our three Members
A of Parliament are on pages 2 to 3.Don’t forget that your councillorsare here to help you, so pleasedon’t hesitate to get in touch.
Enjoy the summer.
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orn in Huyton, Cllr Reid is aformer pupil of St Joseph’sPrimary School and
St Augustine of Canterbury SecondarySchool. She was first elected toKnowsley Council in 1991,representing Longview ward.
Cllr Reid was introduced to politicsby her parents at the age of 16 andhas held a keen interest ever since.Away from her work, she has a rangeof other interests, including walking,swimming, snorkelling, skiing,travelling and spending time withfamily and friends. Cllr Reid’s husband,David Tyrrell, has the privilege of beingher Consort in 2010-11. The Mayor willbe supporting a number of local
Councillor Diane Reid is the newMayor of Knowsley for 2010-11.
Cllr Ron RoundLeader of Knowsley Council
charities this year. They are: LyndaleCancer Care, a voluntary group andcharity providing help and supportto people affected by cancer;Woodlands Hospice Charitable Trust,an organisation providing specialistpalliative care for people withcancer and other life-limitingillnesses with complex needs;SHAP Ltd, an organisationproviding support andaccommodation for younghomeless people; and AgeConcern Knowsley, whichaims to improve thequality of life, health andwell-being of people overthe age of 50.
NewMayor of Knowsley
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Knowsley News isproduced by KnowsleyMetropolitan Borough Councilfour times a year and distributedto all households in the borough.The next edition will be publishedin September 2010.
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02 Meet your councillors
What’s hot 04
What’s on 28
Recycling update 21
Your council 02in this issue:
22 South Huyton
23 North Huyton
24 South Kirkby
25 North Kirkby
26 Halewood
27 Prescot, Whiston, Crontonand Knowsley Village
Your neighbourhood 22
04 Hollyoaks star swings into action
04 The Big Lunch
05 Good Neighbours
06 Do you have the skills to foster?
07 Just the job for apprentices
08 Everything you need to knowabout housing
09 It’s play time all summer long!
11 Kirkby consultation
12 New retail development in Halewood
12 Stockbridge Village update
13 Culture Park and OurPlace
21 Recycling roadshows
Regenerate Knowsley 11
Young people 1616 Miss school, miss out
17 Countdown to GCSE results day
17 Making a difference
In focus 1818 Another year for Scrutiny
18 Library launches new teenage space
18 Have your say
19 Knowsley school children grippedby students’ play
19 Help is only a phone call away
20 Financial advice for residents
14Summerfun
Students’ play
Business in Knowsley 1010 Cash help for small businesses
10 Business Awards
Summer fun 1414 Out and about in Knowsley
Nominate yourGoodNeighbours05
Shaun WoodwardMP for St Helens Southand Whiston Maria EagleMP for Garstonand Halewood
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Cllr Jayne E AstonLabour (Cherryfield)Telephone 548 [email protected]
Cllr Ted GrannellLabour (Cherryfield)Telephone 546 [email protected]
Cllr David Lonergan, MRICSLabour (Cherryfield)Telephone 548 [email protected]
Cllr Edward ConnorLabour (Northwood)Telephone 546 [email protected]
Cllr Terence GarlandLabour (Northwood)Telephone 07811 [email protected]
Cllr Michael MurphyLabour (Northwood)Telephone 292 [email protected]
Cllr Malcolm J SharpLabour (Shevington)Telephone 289 [email protected]
Cllr Ray HalpinLabour (Shevington)Telephone 546 [email protected]
Cllr Thomas GriersonLabour (Shevington)Telephone 289 [email protected]
Cllr Jackie HarrisLabour (Kirkby Central)Telephone 546 [email protected]
Cllr Marie E StuartLabour (Kirkby Central)Telephone 07884 [email protected]
Cllr Bill BrennanLabour (Kirkby Central)Telephone 548 [email protected]
Cllr Ros SmithLabour (Whitefield)Telephone 292 [email protected]
Cllr Jean D KeatsLabour (Whitefield)Telephone 546 [email protected]
Cllr Norman F KeatsLabour (Whitefield)Telephone 546 [email protected]
Cllr Dave DobbieLabour (Park)Telephone 548 [email protected]
Cllr John B GreerLabour (Park)Telephone 289 [email protected]
Knowsley’s councillors and MPs are hereto help you and serve the borough.
On these two pages, you will see who’s whoin 2010/11 and the contact details for your localcouncillor and MP.
George Howarth
MP for Knowsley
Your local MPs are:
Currently vacant(Park)
Cllr Norman HoggLabour (Halewood West)Telephone 486 [email protected]
Cllr Thomas H FearnsLabour (Halewood West)Telephone 430 [email protected]
Cllr Bob SwannLabour (Halewood West)Telephone 487 [email protected]
Cllr Tina HarrisLabour (Halewood South)Telephone 486 [email protected]
Cllr Allan HarveyLabour (Halewood South)[email protected]
Cllr Harry BirchLib Dem (Halewood South)Telephone 280 [email protected]
Cllr Shelley PowellLabour (Halewood North)[email protected]
Cllr Edna FinneranLabour (Halewood North)Telephone 475 [email protected]
KEY KIRKBYHALEWOOD
Cllr Sarah SmithsonLib Dem (Halewood North)Telephone 487 [email protected]
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Your council
Cllr Diane M Reid (Mayor)Labour (Longview)Telephone 480 [email protected]
Cllr Tony HarveyLabour (Longview)Telephone 449 [email protected]
Cllr Samuel LeeLabour (Longview)Telephone 292 [email protected]
Cllr Ken W McGlashanLabour (Page Moss)Telephone 489 [email protected]
Cllr Veronica McNeillLabour (Page Moss)Telephone 292 [email protected]
Cllr Tommy RussellLabour (Page Moss)Telephone 480 [email protected]
Cllr Christina M O’Hare(Deputy Mayor) Labour (Roby)Telephone 489 7929christina.o’[email protected]
Cllr Graham J MorganLabour (Roby)Telephone 489 [email protected]
Cllr Christine BannonLabour (Roby)Telephone 489 [email protected]
Cllr Andy MoorheadLabour (St Bartholomew’s)Telephone 289 [email protected]
Cllr Margaret A HarveyLabour (St Bartholomew’s)Telephone 449 [email protected]
Cllr Tony CunninghamLabour (St Bartholomew’s)Telephone 477 [email protected]
Cllr Brian O’HareLabour (St Gabriel’s)Telephone 489 [email protected]
Cllr Frank WalshLib Dem (St Gabriel’s)Telephone 0794 [email protected]
Cllr Peter BolandLabour (St Gabriel’s)Telephone 292 [email protected]
Cllr Kay MoorheadLabour (St Michael’s)Telephone 289 [email protected]
Cllr Joan LillyLabour (St Michael’s)Telephone 290 [email protected]
Cllr Ken KeithLabour (St Michael’s)Telephone 489 [email protected]
Cllr Dennis J BaumLabour (Stockbridge)Telephone 480 [email protected]
Cllr Heather WeightmanLabour (Stockbridge)Telephone 480 [email protected]
Cllr Bill WeightmanLabour (Stockbridge)Telephone 480 [email protected]
Cllr Ron J Round, JPLabour (Swanside)Telephone 443 [email protected]
Cllr Bob MaguireLabour (Swanside)Telephone 289 [email protected]
Cllr Graham A WrightLabour (Swanside)Telephone 289 [email protected]
Cllr Marjorie SommerfieldLib Dem (Prescot West)Telephone 431 [email protected]
Cllr Robert ArnallLabour (Prescot West)Telephone 07950 [email protected]
Cllr Ian Smith(Prescot West)Telephone 289 [email protected]
Cllr Denise AllenLabour (Prescot East)Telephone 430 [email protected]
Cllr Joan McGarryLib Dem (Prescot East)Telephone 292 [email protected]
Cllr William SommerfieldLib Dem (Prescot East)Telephone 431 [email protected]
Cllr Sandra E GaffneyLabour (Whiston North)Telephone 430 [email protected]
Cllr Ron GaffneyLabour (Whiston North)Telephone 426 [email protected]
Cllr Pauline A KellyLabour (Whiston North)Telephone 426 [email protected]
Cllr Tony NewmanLabour (Whiston South)Telephone 292 [email protected]
Cllr Yvonne SouthernLib Dem (Whiston South)Telephone 431 [email protected]
Cllr Vince CullenLabour (Whiston South)Telephone 426 [email protected]
HUYTON PRESCOT WHISTON
Sunday 18 July 2010
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us for The Big LunchKnowsley News
Hollyoaks star swings into action
This is a great chance for you to organisea party for you and your neighbours.
It can be whatever you want it to be – food,dancing, games – whatever willencourage people to attend.
To help get the party started we can provideyou with some goodie bags for the day.
For more information, contact Sara Drury on443 3773, [email protected]
For hints and tips on how to organise yourBig Lunch, go towww.thebiglunch.com
elebrating the completionof Knowsley’s Play Pathfinderprogramme was child’s play
for Hollyoaks star Ellis Hollins.
Ten-year-old Ellis, who plays TomCunningham in the top soap, wasamong the guests of honour at aday to mark the completion of thecouncil’s Play Pathfinder programme,
a £4.36m two-year project to bring28 exciting and dynamic natural playspaces to the borough. Joined by localchildren at Copthorne AdventurePlayground in Kirkby, Ellis tried outthe many attractions at the Peter Panthemed play space – giving his sealof approval to the sunken pirate ship,slides, zip-wire swing, and muchmore. The Government-backed
Play Pathfinder programme is aimedat offering local children and youngpeople the latest in natural outdoorplay. At parks across Knowsley,innovative climbing frames andswings have been combined witha range of natural play features,including boulders, musicalsculptures, themed structuresand natural surfacing.
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Flower ShowfeverFalconry displays, circus skillsand a large craft marquee arejust some of the exciting thingsyou can expect to find at this year’sKnowsley Flower Show.
Whether you’re a keen gardeneror just love beautiful flowers,there’s something for everyoneat this year’s event. Go along toCourt Hey Park, Huyton on Sunday8 August from 11am to 5pm, wherethere will be a range of fantasticprizes on offer for everything frompot plants to vegetables, as well aschildren’s classes and a photographycompetition.
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he awards are set up by theKnowsley Partnership so thatresidents can acknowledge
and thank the people who make theircommunity a better place to live.Anybody who lives in Knowsley canbe nominated, and it can be for anyreason that you think makes yourcommunity better.
Cllr Ron Round, Leader of KnowsleyCouncil, said “The awards are afantastic opportunity to say thank youto the many people who make
Knowsley a great place to live.Last year’s awards were a greatsuccess and, given the strength ofour local communities, I’m lookingforward to seeing the nominationswhich will come in this year.”
To make your nomination, simplycomplete the form on the right andreturn it using the Freepost address.Nominations close on 15 September2010, and the winners will beannounced at a ceremony inNovember 2010.
Doreen Hope, fromWestvale in Kirkby, helped
her new neighbour, Maureen Essien, settle into
the area.Mrs Essien is originally from Trinidad and was made to feel
unwelcome by some people in the community. Doreen stood
up to this minority and helped Mrs Essien and her family through
a difficult period. She also cooks meals for some of the elderly
people in her street when they are poorly, and keeps an eye on
people’s houses for them when they are away.
Cllr Ron Round said “There could not have been a more worthy
winner last year than Doreen Hope. Her story showed howmuch
goodwill there is in Knowsley, and that one person can make a
huge difference to the lives of many people. She is rightly seen
as an inspiration to the community.”
Doreen Hope receives her 2009 award fromCllr Dave Smithson, former Mayor of Knowsley.
One of lastyear’s winners:
Nomination formWho do you think should be nominatedfor the Good Neighbour in KnowsleyAwards? To make your nomination,fill in the form below and send it to thefollowing address. No stamp is required.
Good Neighbour AwardsRSHC-XKCL-KBEJCorporate ResourcesMunicipal BuildingsArchway Road, HuytonLiverpool, L36 9UX
Your name:
Your phone number:
Your email address:
Who you are nominating
Name:
Address:
Phone number:
Age:
Child (0 to 11 years)
Young Person (12 to 21 years)
Adult (22 to 49 years)
Older Person (50+ years)
Why you are nominating them:
Good NeighboursNominations are now open for the Good Neighbour inKnowsley Awards, after their successful launch last year.
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he Safer Knowsley Partnership iscommitted to tackling anti-socialbehaviour and our ASB Unit has
recently published its service standards.
Examples of just some of thesestandards include:• Enabling and encouraging
residents, visitors and workersin the borough to report incidentsof ASB;
• Ensuring timely action is takento investigate and tackle incidentsand to prevent them escalating;
• Providing advice and support tovictims and witnesses;
• Informing residents of the servicesthat the council and partneragencies provide.
oster Care Fortnight is aUK-wide awareness raisingcampaign which encourages
people to realise that they may havethe skills and qualities needed tobecome a great foster carer.
Fostering is a way of offering childrenand young people a home while theirown parents are unable to look afterthem. This is often a temporaryarrangement, and many fosteredchildren return to their own families.Children who cannot return home butstill want to stay in touch with theirfamilies often live with a long-termfoster carer. There are a range ofdifferent types of fostering which ourfoster carers in Knowsley support
including emergency fostering,short break/respite fostering, short-term and long-term fostering.Knowsley is particularly looking forfoster carers who would be willingto look after teenagers and peoplewith disabilities for short-termbreaks. If you feel you havethe time, commitmentand skills to care forchildren separated fromtheir own families andwould like moreinformation about howto become a foster carer,please contact us on443 3958 or [email protected]
Do you have the
skills to foster?This year’s Foster Care Fortnight ran from 17 until 30 May 2010.
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Anti-social behaviour (ASB) can blight lives and leave victimsliving in fear. But in Knowsley, a dedicated team of professionalsare on-hand to provide help and support to reduce crime andhelp offenders change their lives.
T To view the full list of minimum servicestandards visit the community safetysection ofwww.knowsley.gov.uk
Anyone can be affected by anti-socialbehaviour. Don’t feel isolated –a dedicated team is here to help.Call 443 2000 (all calls are treated inconfidence).
Did you know you can also callCrimestoppers anonymously on0800 555 111? You won’t be askedwho you are, just what you know.Help us tackle crime and disorder inKnowsley. In an emergency pleasecall 999.
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or the third year in a row,a number of posts will beestablished for youngsters to
work in a wide variety of roles acrossthe council on two-year contracts.This will allow them to combine theirwork with studying for NVQs andother relevant certificates. The 2010intake will join teams includingEnvironmental Health, Children’sCentres, Human Resources and AssetManagement. Craig Ashton startedworking for the council as anapprentice and is now employed as aTrainee Enforcement Officer, lookingfor counterfeit goods, underage salesand unfair trading. If you areinterested in following in Craig’sfootsteps, register with your localConnexions Service and check theKnowsley Council website for newsof vacancies.
Joining the council as an apprentice is a great wayto get on the career ladder, gain work experienceand work towards a qualification. I have been madeto feel very welcome at the council and my days are fullof different and exciting opportunities and experiences.
Craig AshtonTrainee Enforcement Officer
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nowsley Council’s children’sservices, adult servicesand NHS Knowsley held
a special ‘moving on’ event forthe parents of young people withdisabilities or special/additionalneeds.
Over 40 families attended theevents at the Kirkby Suite whereprofessionals from Knowsleyagencies were there to offerinformation and answer anyquestions about the supportavailable for children ‘moving on’from children’s services to adultservices support.
The sessions were so successfulthat there are now plans to makeit an annual event. Meanwhile,Knowsley’s Aiming High for Disabled
Children programme has achievedsome great things in its first 12months.
There is now a tailor-made swimmingand activity programme for childrenwith Attention Deficit HyperactivityDisorder (ADHD), which will soon beavailable in all Knowsley leisurecentres. The programme has fundedspecialist equipment and facilities inplaygrounds across the borough,and bought an adapted caravan forholidays in Wales.
Over the next year the programme,along with Adult Health and AdultSocial Care, is contributing funding
Improving supportfor young people coming of age
for a centre for independent living,which will provide specialistequipment and storage facilities.The programme will also provideexclusive changing facilities fordisabled children and adults acrossthe borough.
For further details contactJohn McIntyre on 443 5601.
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Calling all youngsters! Wewill shortly be starting to recruit our next batchof apprentices to work at Knowsley Council.
Craig with Cllr Sandra Gaffney and Cllr Ken Keith.
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nowsley Council’s specialistHousing Options Serviceprovides information, advice
and guidance on a full range ofhousing related issues, whatever yourcircumstances.
If you are at risk of becominghomeless, call the Housing OptionsService on 0800 694 0280 for helpand advice (free from landlines).This includes the following helpand support:
• If you are struggling to pay yourmortgage or are at risk of losing yourhomedue to rent ormortgage arrears
• Directing you towards support andpractical advice for dealing with debt
• Dealing with problems at home,including a mediation service to helpresolve conflicts with family
• Finding private rented housing inKnowsley and advice on your rightsand responsibilities as a tenant
• Financial support through a tenancybond for private rented housing inKnowsley
• Help and advice on how to applyfor accommodation with registeredsocial landlords operating withinKnowsley
Everything you needto know about housing
• Support and advice if you live ina house that is too big for you orthat is overcrowded
• Support to help you stay in yourown home or the options availablefor supported living.
For more information and forother Housing Services visitwww.knowsley.gov.uk
Vote of confidencefor Knowsley landlords
Knowsley’s Landlord AccreditationScheme recognises high quality,well-managed private sectorresidential accommodation.
If you are a private landlord,accredited status will help youattract new tenants and give youthe edge in a competitive marketplace.
If you are a tenant you can beassured that accredited propertieswill be safe and in good repair andyour landlord is committed to thehealth, safety and welfare of theirtenants.
To find out more about theLandlord Accreditation Schemevisitwww.knowsley.gov.ukor call 443 2287
Whether you own your ownhome, live in a rented propertyfrom a private landlord orhousing association, or live withfamily or friends, the HousingOptions Service can offer youpractical support on many issues.The team are trained in allaspects of housing and can offeradvice or direct you to theright place. If you have concerns,the sooner you contact the team,the more they can do to help.
Cllr Dave LonerganCabinet Member for Regeneration,Economy and Skills
Housing team0800 694 0280
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Wewant your views
Knowsley Council is currentlyconsulting on two key housingstrategies, the Homeless Strategyand the Allocations Policy.
We would like to know yourviews on both of these strategies.
You can submit your commentsonwww.knowsley.gov.uk or call443 2375 to talk to a memberof the team.
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SAL4KIDS is a speech and language support group for parents of children withlanguage difficulties. The group is run by parents for parents and organises daytrips, activities, guest speakers and advice. More importantly, you can spend timewith people who are facing the same issues and challenges as you are, so there isalways a shoulder to lean on if you need support.
Monday 12 July Robins Children’s Centre, Pilch Lane, Huyton
Wednesday 14 July Sunrise Centre, Huyton Church Road, Huyton
Thursday 15 July Southmeads Children’s Centre, Lickers Lane, Whiston
Wednesday 21 July Knowsley Carers Centre, Bewley Drive, Kirkby
All groups run from 9.30am to 12 noon. For more information contactMargaret Thurgeson on 07709 245770.
Residents’ feedbackused to improvewebsite
For those of you whoregularly pay a visitto our websitewww.knowsley.gov.uk,you may have noticedsome changes recently.
After consulting with a numberof residents, we have made someenhancements to the homepagewhich take into account thefeedback we received.
We have made the most popularareas of the site (‘news’ and ‘do-it-online’) more prominent andincorporated links to social mediasites. We have also created a spacewhere videos can be played, andhave increased the size of the textto make our site easier to use forpeople with visual impairments.
We are always looking for waysto improve our website so if youhave any suggestions or feedbackplease email them [email protected]
Play is essential to the physical,emotional and educationaldevelopment of a child, and inKnowsley they have the perfect playspaces with over £3m invested in28 Play Pathfinder natural play spaces(see page 4). The events mark NationalPlay Day on 4 August, but we haveorganised events throughout thesummer across the borough. Eachevent is free, runs from 10am to 3pm,and will take place on the followingdates:
It’s play timeall summer long!
series of ‘Play Days’ have been organised by KnowsleyCouncil to encourage children to get outside and playduring the summer holidays.
Support for childrenwith speechand language difficulties
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28 July Mill Farm, Kirkby
4 August Jubilee Park, Huyton
11 August Browns Field, Prescot
18 August Wignall Park, Kirkby
25 August Wood Road, Halewood
All ages are welcome and the activitieswill include arts and crafts, gamesand sports.
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he Fresh Start Grant offers £200 to £1,800 foreligible people setting up their own business.In addition, the Small Business Growth Grant is for
qualifying businesses who have been trading for morethan two years and want to invest further or employ morepeople. Applications are particularly sought from firmswith less than 10 employees. This grant offers support from£2,000 to £10,000 to cover up to half of the cost of theplanned growth.
Knowsley Council’s Business Liaison Team provides afull range of help and support for businesses andself-employed people. For more information call 477 4000(eligibility and level of grant is subject to set criteria).
Small businesses are crucial to a prosperous anddiverse economy in Knowsley. We want to encourageour local entrepreneurs and to make setting up inbusiness a realistic choice for people in the borough.These grants should provide vital support at thedifferent stages of a business’s development.
Cllr Dave LonerganCabinet Member for Regeneration, Economy and Skills
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Cash helpfor smallbusinessesThere’s now even more supportfor people setting up or growingtheir business in Knowsley.
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ith the help of a £500 Fresh Start Grant,Lisa Simpson, who has QuadriplegicCerebral Palsy, is helping other disabled
people create their own dance routines.
Lisa cannot speak but choreographs by using aso-called Simpson Board that is covered in words,diagrams and symbols needed to create a dance.Users indicate with their eyes or by pointing where,on a virtual stage, they would like the dancers togo and what sort of moves they should make.Thanks to the support from Fresh Start, Lisa has nowset up Simpson Board Enterprises Ltd with businesspartners Stephen Banning and Ray Rooney.
You can find out more aboutthe Simpson Board by contactingStephen on 07971 699125 oremailing Lisa [email protected]
Disabled womanleads the wayin dance
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Lisa Simpson with business partner Stephen Banningand the Simpson Board
Business
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community, despite the difficulteconomic climate that businesseshave faced. The Business Awardsare an ideal way to recognise theachievements of our businessesand their people.”Individuals andbusinesses based in Knowsley areeligible for nomination. Visitwww.knowsleybusiness.comfor full details on the categoriesand how to nominate. Winners willbe recognised at a glittering awardsceremony later in the year.
ominations for Knowsley’sannual Business Awardsare now open.
The awards recognise and rewardthe many businesses in Knowsleythat have enjoyed success and madea contribution to the localcommunity. Cllr Dave Lonergan,Knowsley’s Cabinet Member forRegeneration, Economy and Skillssaid: “There are some great successstories in Knowsley’s business
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Regenerate Knowsley
A great deal of information wasgathered from residents andbusinesses in the town. This includedfeedback on what mattered most topeople when it came to the futuredevelopment of the town centre andalso additional comments thatresidents wished to make.
The main headline from all thefindings was that improving the retailoffering in the town was the mostimportant thing for the community.
Retail is top priorityBack in March every household and business in Kirkby receiveda consultation document asking people for their views on thefuture development of the town centre. More than 1,600responses were submitted by post, online and through publicbuildings in the town. The findings have now been shared withthe community and our partners including Tesco.
What matters to you most?
We asked residents andbusinesses to rank, in orderof priority, what they felt werethe most important elementsto include in a new developmentin the town centre. This chartshows what the communityranked as number 1 in their listof priorities for the town centre.
Kirkby consultation results:
“The responsewe have had tothis consultation has been reallypositive and it was very clear fromthe findings as towhatmatteredmost to the people of Kirkby. Both inthe ranking of priorities and generalcommentsmade, the communitygave us very strong guidance thatimproving retail in the townwas onthe top of their priority list.
We have shared this feedbackwithour partners, including Tescowhoremain committed to investing in thetown. They are nowworking hard touse these finding to help shape newproposals for the town centrewhichwill concentrate on the things thatmattermost to the community.
Cllr Dave LonerganKnowsley Council’s Cabinet Member forRegeneration, Economy and Skills
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Further consultation will take placeas this project develops. Visit ourwebsitewww.knowsley.gov.uk toview the findings report.
It’s great for people to seefor themselves the real progressthat is being made to redeveloptheir area. It’s evenmorerewarding to see people makingthe most of these new facilitiesand appreciating the positiveimpact they will have in the villagecentre. It’s an exciting time inStockbridge Village and this is onlyjust the start of developmentswhich aim to provide first classfacilities and create a welcomingvillage centre for residents andvisitors alike.
Cllr Bill Weightman
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ince the last edition ofKnowsley News, the plans toregenerate Stockbridge Village
have gathered real pace and alreadyresidents are beginning to see somebig changes in their area.
Work has been completed todemolish Heatwaves and clear the siteready for a new primary school to beerected. Work has also begun on theextension to the health centre,
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Regenerationplans take shape
alongside the new Play Pathfinderfacilities that are up and running andalready proving to be a really positiveasset in the village centre. A planningapplication outlining detailedproposals for a new primary school,Children and Family Centre andNeighbourhood Centre includinglibrary, police access point and state-of-the-art leisure facilities is currentlybeing considered for approval by thecouncil in the summer.
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New retail development in Halewoodand demolition work has alreadystarted. Architects’ impressions displayedon the hoardings show how the newshopping centre will look. The newcentre will total 50,000 square feet andinclude a 17,000 square foot Aldi store,additional retail space (small and largeunits) and potentially a public house,new bus station facilities and new carparking. Neptune Developments havereceived keen interest from a numberof national and local traders whowantto be a part of the new centre.
A thriving shopping centreis crucial to the regenerationof Halewood and this developmentwill completely change the faceof Raven Court. Together with theHalewood Centre, which openedlast year, it will transform the areato create a vibrant district shoppingcentre.
Cllr Dave LonerganCabinet Member for Regeneration,Economy and Skills
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E xciting proposals for a newmodern shopping centre inHalewood aremoving ahead
and a planning application fromNeptune Developments is expectedsoon.
To prepare the site for the new shoppingcentre, the former Halewood Library andLeather Bottle Pub have already beendemolished and the sites cleared. Thenext stage is to demolish buildings atthe centre of the old Raven Court.Hoardings surround part of this site
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What’s included in the plans?A new leisure centre will offer a widevariety of state-of-the-art facilities forus all to enjoy. This will include:
• Two 25m swimming pools• 120-station fitness centre• Six-court sports hall (which will alsobe used to host sports, culturaland arts performances)
• Large atrium with café• Spa area• Squash court• Dance studios• Adult day care services, offeringa range of visits and activities forpeople with disabilities
These new facilities will encourageand support people to participatein a range of opportunities includingActivity for Life, various sportingactivities, classes and trainingand development programmes.
OurPlace will include:
• Multi-use games area• Skate/BMX park• Media suite• Music and arts space• Dance/performance space• Chill out space• Café with terrace• Allotments• Areas for services that young peopleneed, such as health and Connexions
There will also be a range ofopportunities to gain new skillsthrough participation in activities andvolunteering to help run the centre.
How can I get involved with OurPlace?OurPlace is designed and run byyoung people for young people aged13 to 19 years. Young people can getinvolved in the project through theOurPlace forum.
For further information, contactJenna Young or Hazel Crampton on443 5337 or [email protected] [email protected]
What are the timescales involved?Completion is expected latesummer/autumn 2011.
What facilities can I use whilst thepark is being developed?You can visit the council’s leisurecentres located in Huyton, Kirkby,Prescot and Halewood.
Howwill I get more informationas the project progresses?Log on to our websitewww.knowsley.gov.uk(click on Regenerate Knowsley)or call 443 2200.
Regenerate Knowsley
Knowsley Leisure and Culture ParkandOurPlace youth facilityWork has started on the new leisure and culture development and OurPlaceyouth facility on Longview Drive, Huyton. The new facility is centrally based,maximising accessibility for all residents across the borough.
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Netball fun
Make the mostof your centresfor learning
on’t forget that our brand newcentres for learning are therefor you to enjoy outside of
school hours, both during term timeand school holidays. Each centreboasts a range of top-class facilitiesthat are there for you to use, so whynot make the most of them? Thereare a number of educational,recreational and leisure resources onoffer for everyone. These includefitness suites, activity studios,learning resource centres, sports hallsand music rooms.
You can hire facilities for a rangeof activities or take part in a wideselection of evening or weekendclasses. Just some of the activitiesinclude football, netball, Kickz, keepfit, reiki, a parenting programmeand much more! Ring your localcentre for learning for more detailsand opening times. As well as thesuperb facilities on offer, why notcheck out these summer events atthe following centres for learning?
Thursday 1 July
All Saints Catholic Centre for Learning7.30pm: ‘Goal!’ The Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra returns toKirkby for a fantastic show to celebrateWorld Cup 2010! For furtherinformation or details of ticket sales,please contact: 443 5619
D Tuesday July
Kirkby Sports College –A Centre for Learning7pm to 8pm: ‘Kirkby Youth Showcase’.An evening of singing and bandperformances from the young peopleof Kirkby, in a celebration of talent.For further information or details ofticket sales, please contact: 443 5610
Wednesday 7 July
Christ the King Centre for Learning4pm to 5.30pm: ‘Me, Us and You’.A celebration of a year-long projectexploring the concept of communitywith young people of Knowsley.For further information or details ofticket sales, please contact: 443 5610
Tuesday 13 July
St Edmund ArrowsmithCentre for Learning7pm to 9pm: ‘Summer Sizzler’.An evening of entertainment withKnowsley Music and PerformingArts Service. For further informationor details of ticket sales, please contact:443 5610
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 hostof exciting things going on across the borough over the coming months, as well as theusual great tourist attractions. There’s bound to be something for everyone.
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n addition to the exciting rangeof events and activities going onover the summer, don’t forget to
visit one of Knowsley’s great touristattractions.
Visit the famous Knowsley SafariPark, where you can spend time withlions or catch a sea lion show. Checkout Acorn Venture Farm, where youcan stroke and feed farm animals, takethe children on the play areas, or takea stroll in the sensory garden orwoodland walk.
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PLINGSsummer activitiesDon’t forget to visit the PLINGSsection of the Knowsley Councilwebsite, where you’ll find details onplenty of activities and events forthe whole family over the summer.Many of the activities are free and itmay provide an opportunity to meetnew friends or learn a new hobby.
Check outKnowsley’stouristattractions
Knowsley Safari Park
Acorn Venture Farm
Prescot Museum
For the thrill seekers, try AerialExtreme, one of the world’s mostawesome adventure rope courses.Alternatively, take part in off-roaddriving at the Land Rover Experience.If you prefer peace and tranquillity,Knowsley’s beautiful parks and openspaces are a must. For those who wantto get back to nature, visit theNational Wildflower Centre orlearn about the borough’s heritageat Prescot Museum. For the artistictypes, check out the contemporaryculture at the art galleries in Huytonand Kirkby.
There will also be family fun daysin Kirkby, Huyton and Prescottown centres over the summer.Look out for details.
Check out the What’s On sectionon pages 28 to 29 for a full listingof the events that are happeningin Knowsley.
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Regular school attendance is important...
Why?• Good attendance...
leads to good levels of achievement• Good attendance...
builds self-confidence• Good attendance...
promotes a happy positive attitude to school• Good attendance...
is being in school for at least 95% of term time
What can parents do?• Avoid booking holidays in term time• Always contact the school on the first day
of their child’s absence• Return their child to school as soon as
they are well
Children shouldn’t stay off school:• to visit relatives• to go shopping• to have long weekends• to look after family members
That’s the latest message fromKnowsley Council as they launchtheir persistent absenteeismcampaign in September.
Regular school attendance is an importantstepping stone into the future. Not only can youngpeople benefit from learning in our state-of-the-artfacilities, but, by giving it 100%, they will also haveaccess to the widest possible range of opportunitieswhen they leave school. We are committed toensuring our children have the best start in life andregular school attendance is an essential part ofachieving this.
Cllr Graham WrightCabinet Member for Children and Family Services
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Give it 100%– miss school, miss out
Absence policy
rom September 2010, at the head teacher’sdiscretion, only five days’ leave per school year maybe authorised for holidays or in exceptional
circumstances. This is not an automatic entitlement andeach application will be considered on it’s own merits,including the impact on the pupil’s education and theiroverall attendance pattern.
Help and support availableTo discuss any concerns regarding your child’sattendance, or for help and advice, contact yourchild’s school or centre for learning.
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Making adifferencewith the nextgeneration of Knowsley
parents to bring up their children and give them thebest opportunities in life. The Trust’s strategic plan sets outhow this can be achieved. The plan – Knowsley’s Childrenand Young People’s Strategic Plan 2009-11 – has recentlybeen updated and sets the priorities for improvement,informed by the views of children and young people,parents and carers.
You can find out more about it by visiting Knowsley Council’swebsitewww.knowsley.gov.uk or ringing 443 5648.
he council and its partners’ ambitionis for Knowsley to have attractivecommunities with high quality and
affordable housing, excellent facilities, highperforming schools and more people in work.
It also strives to have fewer children living in poverty,healthier residents, less antisocial behaviour and crime,andmore public green space.
If Knowsley is to achieve these ambitions, it is the childrenand young people of today who will make a hugecontribution. Knowsley’s Children’s Trust is made up oforganisations delivering services to children and youngpeople across the borough, together with parents, carersand young people themselves. Its role is to support
CountdowntoGCSEresults day...Now that GCSEs arealmost over, studentswill be looking forwardto their well-deservedsummer break.
From September, a wide rangeof courses will be available at threeKnowsley Sixth Form College campuses:
• Halewood Centre for Learning• All Saints Catholic Centre for Learning• Roby Sixth Form College
The campuses will offer a wide-rangingcurriculum including A-levels, Diplomasand BTECs, as well as GCSEs,apprenticeships and work-related
owever, results day, Tuesday24 August, will soon be hereand Knowsley Council
recognises that this can be an anxioustime for students and parents alike.
To help students make the right choiceon what to do next, advice will beoffered on results day at every centrefor learning to explain what optionsare available in Knowsley.
learning. Transport will be providedbetween each of the centres. Even ifstudents don’t do as well as expectedin their GCSEs, there’s still a varietyof options available and advice willbe on-hand to help themmake theright choice.
For more information aboutKnowsley Sixth Form College,visitwww.knowsley.gov.uk/sixthformcollege
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ork is continuing on a plan that will shapethe future of the borough – Knowsley’s LocalDevelopment Framework (LDF). This will help
us decide where and how we provide new homes, jobs,leisure & shopping facilities, and transport.
We have now considered the thoughts and views youreturned to us on the first stage of consultation for thisplan. We have compiled this feedback into a Report ofConsultation, 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 deliverhousing and employment growth in Knowsley. You canalso view these and other studies on the council’s website.
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Have your say on the future of KnowsleyThere will be more opportunities for you to have your sayon the development of the LDF later in the year, when wepublish the next stage of the plan and again invite yourfeedback. Look out for details of this in future editionsof Knowsley News.
You can find out more atwww.knowsley.gov.uk/LDFor call the LDF team on 443 2326.
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irkby Library has unveiled anew space designed especiallyfor teenagers.
‘The Corner’ invites 12 to 19 year-oldsto read a book, chill out with friends,or take part in a number of activities,including an X-Box gaming sessionevery fortnight. There are comfycouches and a range of new booksand magazines on offer.
The £5,000 funding for the projectcame from the Youth OpportunityFund and the Youth Capital Fund, partof Big Deal, a grant scheme forKnowsley young people aged 13 to 19.
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Another year for Scrutiny
he Scrutiny Committeeshave now finished theirwork for the 2009/2010
municipal year.
An impressive 14 reviews wereconducted, leading to a numberof valuable recommendations aimedat improving lives in Knowsley.Information about each review willbe provided in the Scrutiny AnnualReport, which will be available onthe Scrutiny section of the council'swebsite in July 2010. The committeesare now agreeing their workplans forthe forthcoming year and gatheringviews from the public, partners andcouncil services to help theirdecision-making.
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In focus
ver 2,000 school childrenfrom Knowsley havebeen to see a captivating
play on the impact of knife crime,racism and anti-social behaviour.
The play, entitled ‘At Knifepoint’,showed how three young people
threw stones at the home ofa Polish family and then stabbedthe father when he confronted them.The school children played animportant role too as they actedboth as witnesses and the jury duringthe police investigation and mock trial.Libby Jones, a year six student from
Roby Park Primary & Nursery School,said, “The play really made me thinkabout how knife crime can causedestruction and that racism is neveran option. I couldn’t take my eyes offthe stage as I didn’t want to miss anyof the play.”
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The articles on this pageshow some of the workthat the council and itspartners are doing tostrengthen communitycohesion.
This means improving how wellpeople from different backgroundsget on together. A differentbackground can cover a number ofthings, such as the person’s country,culture, religion, sexuality, age orgender. Some of the othercommunity cohesion projects in thisissue include the Good NeighbourAwards (page 5) and the St Gabriel’s‘walk of pride’ (page 22).
Help is only a phone call awayesidents who are sufferingfrom hate crime or domesticviolence are being urged to
ring a special helpline to get support.
Mrs J contacted Knowsley Council afterher family were targeted in a barrageof verbal and physical abuse.
The council worked with partneragencies who provided the supportthe family needed. They helped themget access to a doctor, offered financialadvice and sought help from victimsupport services. They also arrangedfor a mentor to support the childrenand provided transport for them toand from school. The family were
re-housed and live a happier andnormal life away from violence andabuse. Sheena Ramsey, Chief Executiveof Knowsley Council, says:
“Hate crime or any other form ofabuse is unacceptable and will notbe tolerated. We urge those whofind themselves in a similar situationto get in touch and let us help you.”
If you are suffering from hate crimeor are a victim of domestic violence,call Knowsley’s Hate Incident andDomestic Violence Helpline on0800 953 4433. All calls are treated incomplete confidence and the numberwill not show on an itemised bill.
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Ronni Smith, 21, plays the judgein the hard-hitting drama.
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Financialadvice forresidents
Are you….
Worried about your finances?Struggling to make ends meet?Dreading the next red letter?
More help is on offer for people in Knowsley to sort out their money worries.
Specially trained advisors are now on-hand to help residents of the borough,regardless of their circumstances. This is free and completely confidential.
The specialist advisors are based in each of Knowsley’s One Stop Shopsin Kirkby, Huyton, Halewood and Prescot.
You can ring 477 6004 or 0845 122 1300 to book an appointment or drop into see someone at the following times:
Kirkby:- 9:30am to 12 noon – Mondays, 1:30pm to 4pm – FridaysHuyton:- 9:30am to 12 noon – Tuesdays, 1:30pm to 4pm –WednesdaysPrescot:- 1:30pm to 4pm –WednesdaysHalewood:- 9:30am to 12 noon – Thursdays
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Community pride
ou will see new postersappearing across Knowsleyencouraging us all to look
after our communities. They arepart of Knowsley Council’s newanti-litter campaign.
The highly visible postersencourage us to take pride in theappearance and cleanliness of ourcommunities and not to mess themup. Residents are reminded thatdropping litter, cigarette butts andchewing gum and failing to clearup dog fouling could result in afine of up to £75.
Keeping the borough clean costslocal taxpayers around £2.7m eachyear and this latest initiative followsthe high-profile ‘Big Deal’ campaignwhich aims to keep Knowsley tidy.
Paws for thought
New signs are also being put upacross the borough, as Dog ControlOrders have been approved by thecouncil.
Under these orders, it is an offenceto fail to remove dog faeces andto fail to put a dog on a lead wheninstructed to by an authorisedofficer. These offences will resultin a Fixed Penalty Notice of £75(reduced to £50 if paid within10 days) or a prosecution with themaximum penalty of a £1,000 fine.There are exemptions for guidedogs. Dog Control Orders aredesigned to reduce anti-socialbehaviour, the risk to children andthe expense of cleaning up. Theyfollow a period of consultation,when residents were asked to getinvolved and tell the council whatthey think.
Knowsley is your community –don’tmess it up
Don’t turn your back on Knowsley
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CHEWING GUM
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BIGCLEAN UPKNOWSLEY
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Recycling update
The success of Knowsley Council’sfood waste recycling service hasbrought a tasty bonus to Huytonresident Pauline Benn.
Pauline, of Bowring Park, won £50 ingift vouchers as Knowsley celebratedsigning up 7,000 residents to thevoluntary service. She received herprize from Knowsley Council’s ServiceDirector for Neighbourhood DeliveryJohn Flaherty who said, “We wanted
We’ve been out in a community near you...
ince January, the council’s environmentofficers have been out and about visitingschools, hosting roadshows, attending
community meetings and chatting to residentson their doorsteps – all part of a campaign aimedat boosting recycling in Knowsley. We’ve beentargeting our efforts in specific communities –where residents are using their grey bins, but couldrecycle more of their paper, cardboard, plasticbottles, tins, glass bottles and jars. Following activityin Shevington, Kirkby, there was a 41% increasein the number of residents signed up to thecouncil’s food waste recycling service.
alewood school childrenare in a class of their ownwhen it comes to recycling
their unwanted clothes and shoes.
They’ve collected hundreds of bagsof textiles in a joint initiative betweenKnowsley Council and The SalvationArmy, aimed at boosting recycling inthe borough. Seven primary schoolscompeted to see who could collectthe most textiles, with the winners –Knowsley Southern Primary andSt Marks RC Primary – winning alaptop and digital camera.
All the clothes and shoes collected willeither be donated to those in need orrecycled to make other materials.
Recycling roadshowsFollowing on from Recycle Week(21 to 27 June), we're urging everyoneto keep recycling in Knowsley.
We’re currently recycling almost 28%of our waste – a great achievement,but there’s still a lot more we can all do!
The team talking to shoppers in Huyton town centre.
Tasty bonusfor local recycler
to celebrate our achievement insigning up 7,000 residents byrewarding one of our committedrecyclers. Pauline was chosen atrandom from all those who havesigned up so far.”
Residents joining the food wasterecycling service are issued witha small caddy for storing wasteoutside and a mini caddy for usein the kitchen. Residents are alsoprovided with free compostableliners to dispose of their wastesecurely. Anyone interested in joiningKnowsley’s food waste recyclingservice can ring 443 2400 or visitwww.knowsley.gov.uk
KnowsleyCouncil's JohnFlaherty (right)presents Pauline(left) and her son,Thomas, with theprize vouchers.
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Hanging basketgiveawayUnited Residents’ Association ranan event which saw young peoplemaking up hanging baskets forpensioners and disabled residents inthe local community. The event waslinked to KHT’s Dream Scheme whichinvolves young people taking part inpositive activities in their community.
Jobs bus comes to St John’s
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An event to boost the job prospectsof young people from the St John’sestate who are not in employment,education or training has beenhailed a success.
The Knowsley Works Jobs bus visitedthe estate, with representatives fromConnexions, Job Centre Plus, thecommunity college and the YouthService, offering advice andinformation. Following the event,a number of home visits were madewith young people receivinginformation about currentvacancies that suited their skills.
Did you know?You can drop in to the SouthHuyton office to tell us aboutincidents of anti-social behaviour,litter problems or anything elseyou think we could help sort out.You will find us at Poplar House,Poplar Bank, Huyton, L36 9US
T he festival at McGoldrickPark, Huyton, celebratedthe heritage of St George in
England and around the world.
The day began with a special servicein St Gabriel's Church to celebratethe achievements of more than onehundred young people from thelocal area – followed by the walk toMcGoldrick Park. Attractionsincluded a fun fair, arena, circus skillsmarquee, face painting, world foods,climbing walls and a dog displayteam. There were also local dancers,falconry displays and a tented villagefor community organisations toshowcase their activities in the localarea.
St George’s Festival
Residents from across Huytoncame together to celebrate
St George’s Day with aninternational ‘walk of pride’.
Blooming lovely! That’s theverdict on the achievements ofyoung people from Huyton Artsand Sports Centre for Learningwho joined a work experienceprogramme at Court Hey Park.
Year 10 pupil Paul Huddart(pictured below) was among agroup of students who spent oneweek working alongside the parkranger. As well as routinemaintenance tasks, the teenagershelped with a range of activitiesincluding conservation events,pond dipping and health walks.The work experience scheme ispart of Knowsley Council’s AspireProgramme, which offers Year 10pupils placements covering arange of work opportunities.At least 20 young people eachyear benefit from placements atKnowsley’s parks.
Planting theseeds of success
Your neighbourhood
You can call in to the NorthHuyton office to tell us aboutincidents of anti-social behaviour,litter problems or anything elseyou think we could help sort out.You will find us at Poplar House,Poplar Bank, Huyton, L36 9US
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North Huyton
Fun in the sun
hree Sure Start Children’sCentres in North Huytonare flying high after
winning an award for listeningto what families want.
The centres have secured theKnowsley Participation Standards’Kite Mark, which recognises thework done to involve parentsand children in service provision.To celebrate and thank the familieswho go along to the centres,a ‘flying a kite’ event was held atHilltop Children’s Centre.
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Residents of Reeds Road, Huyton,had fun in the sun – and voted foractivities aimed at improving theirarea.
A community fun day, which sawfamilies enjoy play activities,workshops, hanging basket makingand information stands, was held toask residents their views onspending £10,000 of Governmentfunding. Residents voted for a rangeof activities for local children, youngpeople and families. These included
a summer fun day and playequipment for younger children,a climbing wall and organised daytrips with Neighbourhood Policeand Community Support Officers foryoung people. They also voted forfamily orientated initiatives, such asa veggie van, communityclean-ups anda localresidents’group.
North Huyton mum, Joanne Norman,is one of Knowsley’s first CommunityChampions – going the extra mile tomake her community a better placeto live.
Joanne signed up to the schemeearlier this year, and is alreadyinvolved in a wide rangeof community projects. She said:
“I’m helping residents make linkswithin their own communities, assometimes people don’t realise whatthey can do, or how to set up groupsto support each other. So far, we havea new mums and tots group whichwe’ve called ‘The Gossip Group’ andsome new keep-fit classes.”
Recommending the role to others sheadded: “I think it’s important thatpeople know they can achieve thingsin their own communities. It’s easierthan people think to make a smallchange that will make a big differenceto them and to others.” Anyoneinterested in becoming a communitychampion can contact 443 3703.
Resident Nicola Dowling(left) chats to Joanne.
A new project to help familieswho want to make a positivechange in their lives is underway.Volunteer Family Mentors are localpeople trained to help families worktowards an achievable goal, e.g.improving health and lifestyle,developing skills, making newfriends, building confidence orimproving their finances. To find outmore call 443 3277 or 443 3207.
North Huyton children’s centresgive families what theywant
Opportunities for families
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Did you know?You can call in to the SouthKirkby office to tell us aboutincidents of anti-social behaviour,litter problems or anything elseyou think we could help sort out.You will find us at the One StopShop, Cherryfield Drive, KirkbyL32 1TX
South Kirkby
Field Lane residents have beenworking with the council and policeteams to tackle anti-social behaviourin the area.
A zero-tolerance approach to anti-socialbehaviour has seen action taken againstthose causing nuisance. Thanks to vitalinformation from residents, a problemfamily has been removed from the area.
A NeighbourhoodWatch and residents’group has also been created and thearea has benefited from a CommunityPayback team – supervised byMerseyside Probation – paintingfencing around Field Lane Park.
Anyone affected by anti-socialbehaviour can contact the hotlineon 443 2000.
South Kirkby’sgot talent!
World champs journeystarts in Knowsley!
Keeping in credit
Kirkby Credit Union is helpinghundreds of residents stay outof debt. Residents can use thecredit union, now known asKnowsley Mutual Credit Union(KMCU), to deposit savings andsecure loans of up to £300 atreasonable interest rates.
A recent recruitment drive, backedby Knowsley Council, KHT andpartners has seen 252 newmembersfrom Kirkby Central ward join up.Thanks to a partnership withsuppliers of white goods, such ascookers and fridges, customers canbuy these items at very competitiveprices through the credit union.For more information aboutKnowsley Mutual Credit Union,contact Terry Egan on 545 3380.
Keeping it local
Paralympians Shelly Woods and Mickey Bushell(photo by Mark Shearman, Athletics Images)
Terry Egan (centre) from Knowsley MutualCredit Union receives one of only six nationalawards from Deanna Oppenheimer ofBarclays and (left) Brian Pomeroy, Chair of theGovernment’s Financial Inclusion Taskforce.
South Kirkby youngsters are‘finding their talent’ thanks toa national scheme aimed atinvolving them in cultural andcreative activities.
Under fives at local children’s centresand nurseries developed theirspeaking through creative play,art and story creation. In addition,the ‘Merseyside Sings’ project hasseen year six pupils develop theirsinging skills.
For more information on culturalactivities for young people aged 11to 19 in Merseyside visitwww.findyourtalent.net
he UK’s top paralympianscame to Knowsley to startthe 2010 Disability Athletics
Challenge.
Kirkby Sports College was chosento host the first of three DisabilityAthletics Challenges because of itshigh performance Mondo track –the fastest surface currently used intrack and field in the world.
Paralympians Shelly Woods andMickey Bushell were among the 77athletes taking part in the competitionorganised by UK Athletics. The eventsoffered opportunities for Paralympicathletes to prepare for the AthleticsWorld Championships in New Zealandin January 2011.
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North Kirkby
Did you know?You can drop in to the NorthKirkby office to tell us aboutincidents of anti-social behaviour,litter problems or anything youthink we could help sort out.You will find us at The Barn,Shevingtons Lane, Kirkby L33 1XAor call us on 443 4491/4492/4493.
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group of Northwood mums have raised£35,000 to create a new community gardenon the corner of Gilescroft Avenue and
Roughwood Drive.
The new garden, set to open in time for the summerholidays, will include new paths, seating, colourfulplanting, raised flower beds and art features designedby local young people. The funding was secured fromCommunity Spaces, Groundwork UK and the Big LotteryFund. Locals will be invited to join training and growingsessions at the garden. Anyone wanting to get involvedcan drop into Northwood Community Centre or contactKnowsley Council on 443 2481.
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New dance groupKeep fit and have fun by comingalong to the new TowerhillPensioners Tea Dance group whichmeets every Friday at 1pmat TowerhillCommunityCentre, EbonyWay.
Knowsley Council’s Jacqui Collins (front) and FionaMather (back) join mumsL-R: Tina Drury, Kellie Purcell, Nicky Drury and Carol Birchall at the site.
School Gates InitiativeAre you looking for work? Then theSchool Gates Initiative could helpyou.
The School Gates team can help youfind work, training or to set up yourown business. The project is runningat Eastcroft Primary, St Peter and
St Paul’s, Knowsley NorthernPrimary Support, Ravenscroftand Overdale Primary. You canreceive advice and guidance, helpwith regaining your confidence,and the support you need to getinto work.
For more information, contact theSchool Gates advisor Gary Bell on07770 966612.
Newwoodland funding boostA £230,000 investment set tobreathe new life into derelictland in Northwood has beengiven the go-ahead.
Plans to create a new public openspace near Simonswood Lane havebeen given a funding boost –thanks to grants from the NorthWest Development Agency,Marks & Spencer and GroundworkMerseyside. This funding will beused to create a new network ofpaths, improvements to the pondand new play activities.
The project will also create a havenfor nature-watching and educationalgroups. Consultation activities willbe organised during July and Augustwhen locals can view plans forthe site.
For further information ring443 2482.
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Countdown to theHalewood Festival
A £1,000 cash boost from thecouncil’s Community ChestFund will help a local majorettegroup take their twirling on tour.
The funding is helping theHalewood Debonnairs – basedat the Arncliffe and New HutteCentres – buy much-neededcostumes and enter competitionsas far afield as Wales and Cheshire.
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If you go down to the woodstoday… you’ll be greeted by newwildlife wood sculptures.
Three Halewood schools –Plantation Primary, HalewoodCentre for Learning andSt Andrew the Apostle – Did you know?
You can call in to the Halewoodoffice to tell us about incidentsof anti-social behaviour, litterproblems or anything elseyou think we could help sort out.You will find us at New HutteNeighbourhood Centre, LichfieldRoad, Halewood L26 1TT
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his year’s HalewoodCommunity Festival will bebigger and better than ever.
The free event on Saturday 3 Julyat the Halewood Leisure Centre isguaranteed to be a great day outfor the whole family with everythingfrom high adrenalin fairground rides,climbing wall and circus skills, tofabulous live music and a greatline-up in the main arena. New to thefestival this year is a fun dog showorganised by the Merseyside RetiredGreyhound Trust and a ‘Halewood’sGot Talent’ competition.
The event starts at 11am until 4pm,with the official opening at 12 noon bythe Mayor of Halewood Town Council.
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Halewood Park is working towards achieving prestigious Green Flag status –but we need your help. The council needs your views on an improvement planfor the park, and will have a stand at the Halewood Festival on Saturday 3 July.You can also contact us direct by ringing Cath Sheil on 443 2481 or [email protected]
Those living near Court FarmWoods can also have their say about the newdesign and facilities in the woods. Please contact Philip Hurst on443 2482 or email [email protected] for further details.
Have your say aboutyour local green space
Woodland wildlifeall took part in a competition todesign woodland sculptures inHalewood Park. And with a little
help from a specialist woodlandsculptor, an owl, leaping fish,fox, hedgehog and frog nowpeep out onto the pathwaynear the park’s play space.
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Prescot, Whiston, Cronton and Knowsley Village
Your neighbourhood
rescot and Whistonchildren are set to enjoya new community playspace,
thanks to funding raised by theBryer Road Environment Group (BEG).
Ten years of tireless fundraising hasseen BEG members raise around£150,000 to create new facilities forfamilies and children at Bryer RoadCommunity and Youth Centre.
The new play space will includetimber climbing frames, zig zagsteps, rocks and boulders, a newpath and seating. It is due forcompletion at the start of July.
The entrance to Henley Park,Whiston has been returnedto its former glory followinga project to give the gates a newlease of life.
The two-month renovation projectsaw the gates removed by aspecialist who replaced all thedamaged and rotten metalworkand created new, elaboratecentrepieces. The Friends ofHenley Park asked KnowsleyCouncil to renovate the gateswhich are more than 50 years oldand a unique feature of HenleyPark. This work is further proofof the council’s commitment tokeeping the park to a Green Flagstandard. The Friends’ next projectwill be to develop sensoryplanting areas.
A local arts festival will celebratethe anniversary of a400-year-old landmark.
The Prescot Festival of Music andthe Arts this year commemoratesfour centuries of Prescot ParishChurch, Knowsley’s only Grade Ilisted building. The church’ssteeple dominates the town,standing at a height of 150 feetand marking the highest pointabove sea level in Merseyside.
Arts festivalhonours fourcenturies of history
New community playspace P
Did you know?You can call in to the Prescot,Whiston, Cronton and KnowsleyVillage office to tell us aboutincidents of anti-social behaviour,litter problems or anything elseyou think we could help sort out.You will find us at George HowardCommunity Centre, Lickers Lane,Whiston, Prescot,Merseyside L35 3SR
The opening of the new PhoenixChildren’s Centre on Bryer Road wasthe highlight of National FamiliesWeek in Prescot during June.
The centre will provide services inthe area for families and children upto five years of age. During the week650 residents received informationabout the new centre and were askedquestions on how they felt about theHigh Hills neighbourhood. Thisinformation will be used to tackleissues ranging from anti-socialbehaviour to helping people find jobs.
For further information please go towww.prescotwhistoncronton.childrens.net.org
New centre openingmarksNationalFamiliesWeek
Park gates givennew lease of life
Left: BEG members Joan Molloy, AngelaPearlman, Dena Fairclough and JanetEdmonds show off the new play space.
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Meetings in KnowsleyCouncilWednesday 30 June, 6pmWednesday 8 September, 6pm
CabinetWednesday 7 July, 2pmWednesday 4 August, 2pmWednesday 1 September, 2pm
Planning CommitteeThursday 8 July, 6pmThursday 12 August, 6pmThursday 16 September, 6pm
Appeals CommitteeTuesday 6 July, 10amTuesday 3 August, 10amTuesday 7 September, 10am
Licensing CommitteeThursday 2 September, 2pm
Standards CommitteeThursday 15 July, 5pm
Town Centre CommitteeWednesday 15 September, 4.30pm
Joint Consultative CommitteeFriday 9 July, 10am
Cabinet/Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee/Area Partnership Board Liaison meetingWednesday 28 July, 2pm
Halewood Area Partnership BoardTuesday 20 July, 2pm
South Huyton Area Partnership BoardWednesday 14 July, 4pm
North Huyton Area Partnership BoardThursday 15 July, 9.30am
South Kirkby Area Partnership BoardTuesday 13 July, 4pm
Prescot, Whiston, Cronton and KnowsleyVillage Area Partnership BoardWednesday 21 July (time TBC)
North Kirkby Area Partnership BoardThursday 22 July, 4pm
Economic Development and EnvironmentScrutiny CommitteeMonday 13 September, 6pm
Health andWellbeing Scrutiny CommitteeTuesday 14 September, 6pm
Safer, Stronger Communities Scrutiny CommitteeThursday 1 July, 4pm
Scrutiny Co-ordinating CommitteeMonday 12 July, 4pm
Please note that the lifts to the first floorof the Huyton Municipal will be out oforder during some of the meetings.Please ring Democratic Services on 443 3502if you require special access.
Saturday 3 JulyHalewood Community FestivalHalewood Leisure Centre11am to 4pmAnnual event including live music, sportsdemonstrations, community marketplace, craftmarquee, new youth creative performance areaand lots more! New for this year: ‘Halewood’sGot Talent!’ – Your chance to showcase yourtalents. Rose queen and parade 1pm.Children’s fancy dress 2.30pm.Contact: Carla Simkin 443 5619
Sunday 4 JulyThe Choir of King’s College CambridgePrescot Parish Church – 7pmProgramme of summer sensational music in thebeautiful surroundings of this historic church.NB. Tickets purchased for the postponed Januaryconcert cannot be used.Cost: Tickets £12/£10 concessionsContact: Prescot Museum 430 7787 or PrescotVicarage 426 6719
Thursday 8 JulyRace for LifeKnowsley HallA 5K ladies-only race to raise awareness ofcancer and funds for research and development.Cost: £12.99 per personContact: Entry hotline 0871 641 111 or visitwww.raceforlife.org
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 JulyScarecrow festival weekendNational Wildflower CentreGreat family day out, come and say helloto our scarecrow family.Contact: 738 1913
Saturday 10 JulyFun dayJubilee Park12 noon to 4pmAn afternoon of fun for all the family. Includesa dog show, hawk display, face painting, circusskills and much more.Contact: Rangers 443 2431
July to September
Saturday 17 JulyKirkby Community FestivalThe Chad/Millbrook Park Millennium Green12 noon to 4pmFun-packed festival for all the family includingdance groups, live music, circus skills, fairgroundrides, main arena attractions and much more.NB. No parking at the event, please use towncentre parking or public transport.Contact: Knowsley Arts and Heritage Service443 5619 or Kirkby Community DevelopmentTeam 443 5963
Saturday 17 July and Sunday 18 JulyTeddy bears’ picnicHenley Park (Saturday)Sawpit Park (Sunday)1pm to 3pm both daysBring your own teddy bear and picnic alongto our afternoon of family fun entertainment.Contact: Henley Park 489 1239Sawpit Park 443 3114
Thursday 22 July to Tuesday 31 AugustSummer holiday workshopsNational Wildflower CentreCharges applyCome and join us at the National WildflowerCentre for our creative and environmentalworkshops during the summer holidays.Contact: 738 1913 or visit www.nwc.org.uk
Friday 23 July and Tuesday 3 AugustScarecrowworkshopAlt Park (23 July)Jubilee Park (3 August)1pm to 3pm both daysAlways wanted to make your own scarecrow?Then come along to this fantastic workshop.All materials provided. Children must beaccompanied by an adult.Contact: Rangers 443 2431
Thursday 1 JulyGoal! – The Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic OrchestraAll Saints Catholic Centre for Learning7.30pmThe Royal Philharmonic Orchestra returns toKirkby for a fantastic show to celebrateWorldCup 2010! Cost: Tickets £6.50/£3.50 concessions.Contact: Knowsley Arts and Heritage Service443 5619
Various dates until 12 AugustKnowsley’s Youth Theatre Festival 2010New for 2010, the festival includes fantasticshows from Knowsley’s Children’s Theatre andyouth theatre groups with show-stoppingperformances. Ring for more details.Contact: Knowsley Arts and Heritage Service443 5619
July and AugustSummer Reading ChallengeAll librariesSpace Hoppers is this year’s theme for thechildren’s Summer Reading Challenge,encouraging them to read six books during thesummer holidays. There will also be a separatecompetition for teens and one for adults.Contact: GerryWilliams 482 1849
Saturday 3 July to Saturday 21 AugustThe annual exhibition of the Lancashireand Cheshire Photographic Union (L&CPU)Kirkby GalleryShowcasing 150 prints from over 96 clubs andaround 3,200members, as well as prints fromthe archive showing the early years of the union.Contact: Knowsley Arts and Heritage Service443 5619 or email [email protected]
Saturday 3 JulyTen Acre Pits open dayTen Acre Pits, Huyton1pm to 3pmLearn about your local woodland during thisfamily fun afternoon, with face painting, balloonmodelling, arts and crafts and much more.Contact: Rangers 443 3114
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What’s on
Fire/Police/Ambulance (emergency) 999
Government’s Consumer Direct Service08454 04 05 06
Highways (including footways and streetlighting) 443 2400Highways Emergency 443 2800
Homelessness 290 7190
Housing repairs 290 7375/449 3958
Job vacancies 443 5000
Knowsley Community Messaging 777 6217
Knowsley Housing Trust (KHT)General enquiries 290 7000Housing repairs 0500 96 96 94
Knowsley Council’s bulkyhousehold waste service 443 2400
Knowsley Council general enquiries 489 6000
Knowsley Hate Crime and Domestic ViolenceHelpline 0800 953 4433
Merseyside Fire and Rescueswitchboard 296 4000
Merseyside Police switchboard 709 6010
NHS Direct 0845 4647
Pest control 443 2455
Planning enquiries 443 2380
Refuse collection 443 2400
Schools admissions and exclusions 443 5733
School attendance service 443 3279
School bus passes 443 5609
Social services and homelessness 07659 590081
Traffic signal faults 443 2349
Truancy Hotline 0800 073 6161
For more information visitwww.knowsley.gov.ukor email [email protected]
UsefulnumbersAnti-Social Behaviour Helpline 443 2000
Benefits (housing and council tax) 443 4042
Births/deaths/marriages 443 5210
Business rates 443 5210
Business services (advice, funding, recruitmentand training) 477 4000
Childcare Information Service 443 5635
Citizens Advice Bureau 0845 122 1300
Complaints and compliments 443 4031
Consumer Advice/Trading Standards 443 4737
Council Tax 443 4476
Council Tax and BenefitsFraud Hotline 0800 073 111
Crimestoppers 0800 555 111
Dangerous buildings/structures/trees443 2380
Education general enquiries 443 3232
For full event listings please visitwww.knowsley.gov.ukand search under ‘Things to see and do’.
Friday 27 AugustKnowsley Junior Golf TournamentBowring Park Golf CourseOpportunity for juniors to enjoy a round of golfin pleasant surroundings and compete fortrophies and prizes. Cadets play 11 holes.Cost: Cadets under 12 years £4.75, Juniors 12 to17 years £9.50, parent and child £9.50 eachContact: Steve Guy 443 3870
Saturday 28 AugustWhiston Gardening Club Summer ShowWhiston Town HallDoors open at 2pmCome and see the beautiful floral art on showand pick up some useful gardening advice.Contact: June Jones 289 1992
Sunday 5 SeptemberBird watch walk10am to 1pmAn informative walk looking at the birdsinhabiting the local area.Contact: Kevin 07810 054159
Sunday 5 SeptemberHalewood Country ShowHalewood Park1pm to 4pmFun afternoon for all the family. Includes birds ofprey, dog display teams, traditional country craftdemonstrations, circus skills, face painting andmuch more.Contact: Rangers 488 6151
Saturday 11 SeptemberFun dayAlt Park12 noon to 4pmAfternoon of fun for all the family. Includes dogshow, hawk display, face painting, circus skillsand much more.Contact: Rangers 443 2431
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 JulyLiverpool/KnowsleyMini CupKing George V playing field, Huyton9am to 5pmNow in its seventh year, the Liverpool/Knowsleymini cup attracts more than 1,000 playersranging from seven to 10 years of age from allover the north west.Contact: DaveMercer 443 3627
Tuesday 27 July to Sunday 1 AugustLiverpool/Knowsley InternationalYouth Soccer TournamentLiverpool University Geoffrey Hughes SportsComplex, AllertonThe world renowned tournament, now in its15th year, attracts over 100 teams from all overthe world to compete against quality teamsfrom the UK.Contact: DaveMercer 443 3627 or visitwww.iksoccertournament.com
Various dates betweenWednesday 28 Julyand Thursday 19 AugustSummer holiday activities at Prescot MuseumFamily fun and craft activities.Contact to book a place:Prescot Museum 430 7787
Monday 2 August to Sunday 24OctoberRoby art group exhibitionHuyton GalleryCelebrating the creativity of Roby art group,by showcasing their artworks. Come along toenjoy the myriad of fantastic artworks.Contact: Knowsley Arts and Heritage Service443 5619or email [email protected]
Thursday 5 August and Tuesday 24 AugustOrienteeringHalewood Park (5 August)Court Hey Park (24 August)1pm to 3pm both daysTry your hand at orienteering. Get your map andfind your clues in the park using your powers ofobservation! Prizes for thosewho finish the course.Contact: Halewood Park 488 6151Court Hey Park 443 3114
Thursday 5 AugustKnowsley fishing festival and fun dayMill Farm Adventure Playground, KirkbyOpportunity for young anglers to take partin a fishing competition. Includes prizes for alland trophies for first, second and third place.Free BBQ. Cost: £4.50 to enter competition(must be under 16 years of age).Contact: Steve Guy 443 3870
Saturday 7 AugustMcGoldrick Park fun dayMcGoldrick Park12 noon to 4pmAn afternoon for all the family, including dogdisplay team, birds of prey display, face painting,circus skills and much more.Contact: South Huyton Rangers 443 3114
Sunday 8 AugustKnowsley Flower ShowCourt Hey Park, Huyton11am to 5pmThe north west’s biggest free flower showwithmore than just prize-winning blooms andvegetables to woo its visitors. (See page 4 formore information.)Contact: 443 5619 or visitwww.knowsleyflowershow.com
Monday 9 to Friday 13 August andMonday 16 to Friday 20 AugustHoliday clubBowring Park Community and Visitor Centre1.30pm to 3.15pmFun and games including skipping, high jump,ball games, races, treasure hunts and muchmore. Enrol at the Coach House before 1pm.Cost: 50p per day, £2 per week.Contact: Bowring Park Community and VisitorCentre 482 1116 or [email protected]
