Knowsley Council

Following the closure of Whiston Post Office last week, the Post Office has confirmed it is looking into options to reinstate a Post Office in the area and has invited comments & questions from residents. You can contact them at: [email protected] Post Office FREEPOST Your Comments Call: 03452 66 01 15 Textphone: 03457 22 33 5 Find out more https://orlo.uk/knEsp

Since March, artists Carrie Reichardt and Claire Eddleston have been working with hundreds of residents from across the borough to create 540 ceramic tile hearts, each dedicated to a strong woman who inspires them as part of a project by Heart of Glass. On Monday 15 & Tuesday 16 July, these unique tiles will be brought together to create a beautiful mosaic mural, and you can be involved! Find out more here: https://orlo.uk/zMW6w

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Homes off the gas grid in Knowsley may be eligible for Home Upgrade Grants through the HUG2 Scheme. This will help residents reduce heating bills, have warmer homes and reduce carbon emissions. https://orlo.uk/CdOwB

📢Use of the drug ketamine amongst young people is on the rise and we’re urging parents to know the signs so they can access support. ❌Ketamine is a dangerous drug and can cause lifelong problems, including bladder damage. 🤝 Support is available, @changegrowlive offers support services for anyone aged 10+ in Knowsley. https://orlo.uk/3yK0E

🏳️🌈 Landmarks in Knowsley are to be illuminated in rainbow colours to celebrate the LBGTQ+ Pride events taking place in the region in the coming weeks, including the inaugural Knowsley Pride event on Friday 2 August at Court Hey Park https://orlo.uk/iATpE

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Do you want children to have the very best start in life? To be able to attend a good school? For children to aim high and achieve their potential? If so, have you considered becoming a school governor? https://orlo.uk/KXkBO

💙The 2024/25 Stronger Communities Fund has been formally agreed at the full Cabinet meeting this evening. VCFSE organisations in Knowsley will be able to apply for grant funding to support work empowering our communities and supporting residents. 💷The fund total is £250,000 🤝The Council will be prioritising grant applications for projects helping people into employment & supporting residents with the cost-of-living crisis. https://orlo.uk/PbuzI

A new memorial to Blackie the war horse has been unveiled in Halewood. The specially commissioned sculpture is located on Miller Homes’ Wilbury Park – part of the wider East of Halewood housing development – and is now open to the public to visit. Blackie served in the British Army during the First World War. His master, Leonard Comer Wall, was a renowned wartime poet who tragically lost his life at Ypres while riding Blackie on 9 June 1917 at the age of 20. Prior to his death he wished for his faithful horse to be buried with his medals if he did not survive the war. The 2m high wooden carved statue, created by renowned sculptor Simon O’Rourke, has been three months in the making and now stands as a poignant tribute at Blackie’s grave, which had previously fallen into disrepair https://orlo.uk/M9ZBI