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STEVEN WINS HIS CANCER BATTLE A father of two from Huyton, Steven Treadell, 60 has told his story about his battle with bowel cancer at the start of the coronavirus pandemic in a hope that his story can help others.

Steven, who works as a Renal Nurse at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, said: “When I turned 60 I got one of the tests through the post where you have to send a small sample of poo to be tested.

Unfortunately it came back saying I needed further investigations.

“I had the tests and then within in two weeks I was being treated at Whiston Hospital. I had my appointment on the Friday and surgery on the Saturday to remove the cancer.

“It was five weeks ago, right at the start of Coronavirus spreading across the country.

“It was a terrifying time, I was really apprehensive going to the hospital with everything going on and knowing I was ill and vulnerable, but I am so glad that I had it done.

“The lockdown meant that there were visiting restrictions in the hospital and I couldn’t even see my wife or sons when I came round from the op. But the staff were so amazing and they were there for me supporting me all the way.

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BBC One announces new drama about Anthony Walker The life of Anthony Walker, who was murdered in a racist attack in Huyton in 2005, is to be depicted in a BBC drama.

But writer Jimmy McGovern has not portrayed the life 18year-old Walker lived up to the point he was killed. The one-off film written by Jimmy McGovern will imagine what might have happened had not 18-year-old Anthony died.

Anthony Walker was a Huyton teenager with a devout Christian faith and a love of basketball. Known to his family and friends for his humour, intelligence and compassion, Anthony was halfway through college with dreams of visiting America and studying Law at

university.

On 29 July 2005 in Huyton, cousins Michael Barton and Paul Taylor were jailed for Anthony’s murder after a racist attack.

Barton and Taylor fled the country, but were arrested and stood trial. They were given life sentences for his murder.

Inspired by conversations with Gee Walker, Anthony’s mother, about the boy Anthony was and the man he was to become, Anthony is written by multi-Bafta winner Jimmy McGovern and made

by LA Productions for BBC One. Toheeb Jimoh will play Anthony Walker and Rakie Ayola will portray Gee Toheeb Jimoh will play Anthony Walker

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Gee Walker, Anthony Walker’s mother, said: “I went to Jimmy because I couldn't think of anyone more suited who could depict, highlight and draw attention to the hard messages of a life not lived - Anthony's unfilled dreams, his potentials and the many lives he would have impacted on - which now will never be realised.”

Jimmy McGovern added: “I'd known Gee Walker for many years and every time I had needed to write about loss or grief I had gone to her and she had always been generous with

her time and her profound wisdom. But one day SHE came to ME and asked me to write about her beloved Anthony.

“I said, ‘Gee, if you’re asking such a thing, I feel I have a Godgiven duty to do it.’ And so I did it.”

Toheeb Jimoh, who plays Anthony Walker, said: “Anthony's story is a painfully tragic one but it's also full of hope, joy, promise and love. Jimmy’s script captures that perfectly. I hope this film will serve as a tribute to Anthony and I feel truly honoured to have been asked to play him.”

Rakie Ayola, who plays Gee

Walker, said: “I’m so grateful we've been able to shine a light on Anthony Walker's story with the blessing and generosity of his mother Gee Walker.”

Colin McKeown, executive producer for LA Productions said: “Both Donna (Molloy) and I were privileged to have produced Anthony. It follows a rich vein of factual drama that LA Productions has been delivering for almost a decade now.

“It means a lot to me personally as I am from the same village as the Walker family and it is typical of Gee to draw positive conclusions from tragic events”.

Knowsley approves East Halewood masterplan Knowsley Council has signed off on a plan to build 1,500 homes on 200 acres between Halewood and Everton FC’s Finch Farm training ground.

The former Green Belt site was one of ten reallocated for residential development under Knowsley’s local plan, adopted in 2016.

The site includes two large plots located north and south of the Liverpool to Manchester rail line, and some smaller parcels off Greensbridge Lane and Higher Road.

Knowsley Council and planning consultancy Optimum Environments, with support from multidisciplinary firm WSP, drew up the masterplan, which also proposes to expand and upgrade Finch Woods as a public park.

Housebuilders Redrow, Bellway and Miller Homes are among the 19 landowners within the masterplan area.

Redrow has the single largest plot at nearly 50 acres, while Bellway’s largest plot amounts to 30 acres.

Bellway submitted plans in February for 413 homes across two of its plots.

Last October, Redrow submitted a hybrid application for 730 homes across two plots totalling

90-acres, while Miller Homes submitted plans for 162 homes that same month.

During the East Halewood public consultation process, which ran from February to April 2019, residents raised concerns over the ability of existing infrastructure, such as schools and health centres, to cope with the rise in population that further residential development would bring.

The most recent council report on the masterplan said: “East of Halewood will provide a high-quality and distinctive new residential offer for Halewood – a place served by excellent infrastructure and accessible to all.

“It will be the most sought after and significant scheme of its type in the south of the city region.”

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STEVEN WINS HIS BATTLE AGAINST CANCER Continued from Page 1 “There was nothing to worry about in terms of the virus and my anxieties because every precaution was taken to make sure I was protected.”

Steven has since been given the all clear and told that all of the cancer cells were removed in the operation.

Steven said: “I’m not ashamed to say I cried like a baby when they told me I had the all clear.

“Looking back at everything that has happened over the last weeks its mad, but I’ve come through it and I’m so glad I didn’t bury my head in the sand and got it sorted.

“I would say to anyone, don’t wait, trust the NHS they will keep you safe.

Cancer doesn’t care about Coronavirus, it’s not going to stop just because there’s a pandemic going on.

“When you are seen early and get treated quickly, they may catch the cancer before it spreads and like me you could be clear and not need any further treatment.

“We’ve all got things going on in our

lives but the virus doesn’t mean that other health problems don’t still happen. I had my treatment in March and not only did they remove all my cancer, they kept me safe from Covid too.

“The hardest part has been not being able to hug my sons, that’s been really tough. When this lockdown is over and we’ve come through coronavirus and cancer as a family I can’t tell you how hard I’m going to squeeze them!”

A new advice line is set to be launched to offer advice and rapid access to those who are experiencing symptoms they’re worried may be cancer.

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has set up a telephone call centre for people to speak directly to a specialist nurse who can discuss the symptoms and offer advice on the next steps to take.

John McCabe, consultant surgeon said: “We want to hear from you if you are worried. It is vital that during the Coronavirus pandemic we don’t ignore

Mayor of Prescot launches ShakespeareS Mile 2020 The Mayor of Prescot is inviting Knowsley resident to take part in a challenge for his Mayor’s charity.

People can run/jog/wheel or walk a mile ‘virtually’ anywhere in the world to compete, but of course there are planned routes through Prescot.

Mark Burke, Mayor of Prescot said: “Due to social distancing sadly, we can’t all do this together but you can complete a mile at any time with your family or even on your own before August 31 2020.

“Everyone who accepts the challenge will earn a ShakespeareS Mile Medal upon entry. Cash & Carry The Mayor of Prescot Councillor Mark Joseph Trophies in Prescot have also Burke and his wife Julie Burke at the launch of kindly donated three prizes for the ShakespeareS Mile 2020. those taking part in the ShakespeareS Mile 2020 SMile send us a photo of you with your Challenge. medal and it will be posted on the “Everyone gets a medal in their entry Prescot Town Council Facebook page”. pack but there will also be an award for All profits will be donated to local the youngest competitor, an award for charities and organisations via the the oldest competitor and an award for Mayors charity. the best Smile, awards are chosen Entry cost is £5 each and includes a from the photos you send in with you ShakespeareS Mile 2020 Medal. wearing your medal.

Entry packs are available from “The challenge will be fun for all the Prescot Town Hall, Mon–Fri between family and all profits go towards local 9.30am – 4.30pm. For more charities. information call 0151 426 3933 or “Once you have completed your email enquiries@prescot-tc.gov.uk

symptoms that may be a sign of something that needs urgent attention.

“Cancer services are still going ahead at our hospitals and we want to make sure that people are having the tests they need and any treatment required as soon as possible.”

You can ring the advice line on 01744 646 222, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm If they think you need to see a specialist quickly or have some tests, they will organise that for you. If they think that you don’t need to see a specialist, or have tests, they may recommend you contact your GP or will make an appointment for you.

Pat Gillis, cancer services manager said: “It is natural that during these times people are concerned about going to a hospital or to their GP surgery, but it is really important that people don’t delay seeking help.

“If you call our specialist nurses they can offer reassurance and make sure people are getting the help and support they need as soon as possible.

If you do need appointments with our hospital specialists, appointments will be given for either a telephone chat, video

call or we may suggest you need a face to face appointment. If you do need to come into hospital, then every precaution is being made to ensure the safety of our patients”.

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Why it’s time to thank teachers and support staff!

The Educate Awards is encouraging students and parents in Knowsley to recognise their favourite teachers and support staff who have gone above and beyond during the pandemic.

Whether they have been conducting lessons on video conferencing platforms, delivering work to the homes of families who are unable to access the internet or providing care packages to those receiving free school meals – many teaching and non-teaching staff from schools and colleges have continued to support their children nonstop through these unprecedented times.

Now, more than ever, it is time to give thanks and shine a spotlight on the education sector. This year’s Educate Awards has a number of categories that give recognition to those who have gone far beyond what is required of them.

The deadline for entries is midnight on Sunday 5 July, with the shortlist announced in September, and final winners revealed in November as part of a glittering ceremony at the Liverpool Cathedral.

Nearly in its tenth year, the Awards is the one night of the year where the excellence of schools in Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire and Greater

Manchester is celebrated and rewarded in a unique fashion.

The Teacher of the Year Award and School Support Star of the Year Award are just some of the categories open for students and their families, or headteachers and colleagues, to nominate someone special.

The Teacher of the Year category looks for teachers who are continuing to bring learning to life, even during lockdown, by engaging and inspiring children and young people to fulfil their potential through their tireless efforts, patience, passion, encouragement, dedication and energy.

The School Support Star of Year category recognises an individual, inside and outside of the school setting, for their outstanding contribution in supporting pupils, students, teachers and the life of the school. Examples of support roles include: teaching assistants, receptionists, technicians, community coordinators, general assistants, administrators, business managers etc.

Kim O’Brien, founder of the Educate Awards, said: “The immediate response to the pandemic by schools and colleges should be widely applauded.

The reaction from leadership teams, teachers, teaching assistants and non-

Paul Edwards from Cowley International College won Teacher of the Year in 2019

teaching staff has been incredible and so we should be shining a spotlight on those who have continued to support our children and families, even when they haven't been able to see them face to face.

“Therefore, we are urging anyone who thinks their teacher, or another member of staff from their school or college, should be celebrated at this year’s Educate Awards, to enter this year and

let them know how much they truly mean to you.”

To enter, simply visit www.educateawards.co.uk and submit your entry for free, ensuring you don’t go over the 750 word limit.

For more information on the remaining categories, visit educateawards.co.uk/educate-awardscategories/

Critical care team receives a Royal virtual visit His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge led a surprise morale boosting ‘virtual visit’ to thank staff at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for all their efforts caring for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seven critical care staff from across Aintree University Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital were invited to receive a very important video call from a surprise caller.

When The Duke appeared he was met with gasps of excitement from the team as they reacted to their surprise call.

The team was in complete shock and overwhelmed to receive such a special call.

The Duke commented on Liverpool’s famous sense of humour and the impressive efforts from the team, remarking: “You are really doing a fantastic job, and the country is so grateful”.

The Duke was interested to hear from staff about how their roles have changed in response to COVID-19, what it is like wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), how they are supporting patients and each other, what the impact has been on their mental health and how they have been keeping their spirits high.

Concluding the call His Royal Highness said: “I can see that you, as do all intensive care staff, go above and beyond every day, and your sense of humour keeps you going. Do look after yourselves.”

Steve Warburton, chief executive at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: “I was incredibly proud that our critical care team received a surprise video call with The Duke of Cambridge. It was such a special way to acknowledge how hard everyone has been working. The news of the call was shared with the wider critical care team and colleagues throughout our hospitals and it has been a fantastic boost to morale!”

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WHISTON HOSPITAL MIDWIFE NAMED ‘MIDWIFE OF THE YEAR’ A midwife from Whiston Hospital has become the first ever winner of the ‘NMC Midwives’ Midwife of the Year’ award from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM).

Jenny O’Neill, has worked with the Trust for eight years and was nominated by her colleagues for her outstanding care of women needing high dependency care and her unwavering support for her colleagues.

Last year was a particularly tough year for Jenny, as she was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2019 and underwent treatment and multiple surgeries in the following months. She had her last surgery in December 2019 and on the same day she found out she had been shortlisted for the award.

Jenny says “I was really surprised, I couldn’t believe it at first. I just felt so honoured and humbled to have been nominated for the award. My work colleagues have kept me going through everything, and have kept me smiling. I can’t explain how amazing they’ve been, and for them to have nominated me and kept it secret, is unreal.”

Jenny says her work friends not only helped her to stay positive, they kept her fit too: “Over the past year, we’ve got even closer. They’ve even supported me with fundraising events and fitness challenges and we were able to donate £9,500 to the Burney Breast Unit, St Helens Hospital.”

The RCMs Annual Midwifery Awards 2020 ceremony was due to take place in London in May, but was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Instead, the event was held virtually, with winners announced online.

Jenny said: “Originally we’d planned to go down to London for the Awards, but instead me and my two daughters gathered around the screen to have afternoon tea while we watched the announcements.

It still felt really special, especially when my eldest brought me a bunch of flowers

and prosecco to show how proud she is. My mum even had afternoon tea over the fence with her neighbour to celebrate, she was so proud of me for being nominated.

When my picture popped up on the screen and I realised I’d won I couldn’t stop smiling, my phone was buzzing with messages from everyone.”

The award was chosen by RCM President Kathryn Gutteridge who said: “It’s clear that Jennifer is respected and loved not only by her close midwife colleagues, but by the wider maternity team. Her enthusiasm for supporting women by putting them at the centre of their own care is evident in all she does. I wish to congratulate Jennifer and thank her for all she does for colleagues and for women and their babies.”

COUNCIL WELCOMES U-TURN ON FREE SCHOOL MEALS Knowsley Council is welcoming news that the Government has now agreed to fund the cost of free school meals during the forthcoming school summer holidays.

As announced, the Government has agreed a £120 million “Covid Summer Food Fund”. The Fund will cover the cost of vouchers to be issued at the end of the school term to children who are eligible for the Pupil Premium and whose families are struggling financially during the Coronavirus pandemic. The value of the voucher will equate to £15 per week per eligible child.

Cllr Margaret Harvey, Knowsley council’s children’s services cabinet member, said: “We welcome the Government’s belated decision as we know that COVID-19 has had a huge economic impact on Knowsley families.

“The safety net which free school meals can provide will hopefully take some of the pressure off these families and help to ensure that no child will go hungry this summer.”

Knowsley Council, along with other local authorities, parents, schools, academy trusts and even celebrities have consistently called in recent weeks for such Government support. In Knowsley, the council and voluntary sector agencies are already drawing up plans for a range of summer holiday activities which will include nutritious lunches for those who participate. But the Government’s support will now mean that there will be support for all eligible children – even those who may not attend a holiday club during the summer months.

All six of the Liverpool City Region’s local authorities have come together to challenge the Government to stay true to its promise to do “whatever it takes” to support councils and communities through the COVID-19 crisis. Whilst councils in the City Region are still facing a combined budget shortfall of

approximately £240 million, this latest announcement at least provides some confidence that the Government will take into consideration some of the key issues facing many in communities in Knowsley and across the UK.

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The safety net which free school meals can provide will hopefully take some of the pressure off these families

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Councillor Harvey added: “I very much hope that this decision indicates that the Government is starting to listen. Free schools meals are just a small element of a more complex situation which local families and individuals are facing at this time. We can’t fool ourselves – poverty isn’t going to be solved with £15 a week, but it is an important step in the right direction.

“Local authorities like ours are working daily with families who tell us they have no idea where the next meal is coming from. It’s sad but true that in 2020 we still hear these stories and politicians of all colours have a duty to put this right.

Nobody should be living in poverty – and no child should be going hungry, especially due to the impact of a global pandemic over which they have no control.

“Local councils in the Liverpool City Region have been spending hundreds of thousands of pounds to make sure that families have been fed in the last few months. That is the right thing to do.

The Government seem to have listened to the voice of the people on the issue of free school meals, so now let’s hope that they do the same when it comes to supporting whole communities with the wider impacts of this pandemic.”

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Running club smashes ‘Route 66’ target for Hospice Knowsley running club Kifit Striders have beaten their own fundraising target by raising more than £3000 for Woodlands Hospice, after club members completed a springtime challenge to run 2,400 miles, the length of America’s Route 66.

The group hoped to raise £600 for the Fazakerley charity when members of the Kifit Striders team ran until their individual miles tallied to a combined 2,400, equal to the length of the infamous USA route.

Kifit Striders’ founder Kieran Flanagan is amazed by the response. He said: “It feels great to have exceeded the fundraising target by so much and to have completed this challenge. Each runner was fantastic and did their bit towards the 2400 mile target.

“The group found it tough at times with some sore legs along the way but kept pushing to hit the goal for

the charity. I’m really proud of the Ki fit Striders and what they have achieved. Woodlands Hospice is an amazing charity that does remarkable work. Especially in tough times like we’re in, it needs all the help it can get.”

Kieran was inspired to reach out to the hospice after Covid 19 struck realising that local charities would be struggling and in need of urgent help.

Also to support his clients and their well-being, providing something fun and challenging to keep them focused during the lockdown period when he was unable to see them in person. Kieran did a shout out for suggestions on social media for charities he may help and was contacted by Paula Parle Woodlands Hospice, community fundraising manager.

The idea of running the distance of Route 66 came during Kieran’s search for an iconic virtual challenge

‘Bloomin’ marvellous!’ Knowsley Flower Show online photo exhibition 2020 Unfortunately Knowsley Flower Show won’t take place this year but fortunately, you can find a collection of beautiful images of the outdoors in the comfort of your own home with their online exhibition – which will go live over the weekend of the show, 8 and 9 August.

They want to see your photos of seedlings, flowers, plants, trees, vegetables, or anything you find growing that catches your eye to be showcased in the exhibition. You can send in photos of what you’ve grown yourself or of something that you’ve found when you’re out and about.

It’s also a good time for children to appreciate nature and be out and about so please encourage your children to get involved in gardening and growing, and send their images in too!

You could also tell them how the plant, flower, photo of nature or being in the garden makes you feel so it can be included alongside your photo. Of course, providing you are practising social distancing rules and sticking to government guidelines around travel.

You don’t have to be an expert in photography to get involved and the photos don’t have to be taken in Knowsley. The online exhibition is for anyone with an interest in nature or gardening to showcase what they’ve grown or found, and to share the beauty

of it with others.

You can see your photos in the Knowsley Flower Show 2020 online exhibition: There are four ways to send in your photos for the exhibition: Facebook: You can private message Knowsley Flower Show’s Facebook page with your photos, or reply to a post on the page Twitter: Post your photos on Twitter using the hashtag #knowsleyflowersonshow Email: email katy.mcloughlin@knowsley.gov.uk with your photos WhatsApp: You can also send your photos via WhatsApp to 07810 054131 It would be helpful if you could include your name, what is in the image, where the image was taken, and how the image, or nature in general, makes you feel.

route.

Kieran said: “I decided on Route 66 as it’s so well known by everyone. Now I have run the virtual distance a real road trip would certainly have more meaning”.

Woodlands Hospice community fundraising manager Paula Parle, who also took part in the challenge said: “I can’t describe how much our local community support means to our charity right now.

“Our income has dropped substantially and we’re desperately trying to make up a six-figure annual shortfall so that we raise the £4,000 we need daily to continue our specialist services to patients and their families.

“That’s no mean feat and we’re so incredibly grateful to Kieran and all the runners who took part in Route 66 challenge”.

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A fresh approach for a community partnership in Knowsley St Gabriel’s Church in Huyton has partnered with community organisations and local independent businesses to establish Knowsley Kitchen, an initiative which provides a regular, sustainable fresh food delivery service to vulnerable and struggling members of the community in Knowsley who would otherwise not have access to fresh food.

Knowsley Kitchen was launched during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in April. St Gabriel’s Church was one of the founding partners of Knowsley Kitchen alongside OneKnowsley; Alchemic Kitchen (part of Feedback, a regional food economy project); Liverpool Independent Delivery Service (LIDS); Homestart Knowsley; and Torrington Drive Community Association, Halewood.

The Knowsley Kitchen partnership aims to provide those who cannot access fresh food with a regular, sustainable box of fresh fruit, vegetables, and bread.

In addition to this, the project takes an educational approach to food; each box of fresh produce contains cards with information about the fresh produce with recipes to follow from top Liverpool chef, Dave Critchley.

People are encouraged and inspired to cook using online videos and live ‘cookoffs’ alongside Critchley.

Rev Canon Malcolm Rogers, vicar of St Gabriel’s, Huyton, said: “The need came from local intelligence based on our #RingOneFriend telephone networking.

“We were hearing repeated stories of barriers to food, and existing emergency food parcels which were very hit and

Some of the fresh fruit and vegetables boxed up for delivery to the local community

miss, often containing donated items ranging from potato gnocchi to jammy dodgers.

“I even joked once with chef Critchley whether even someone with his skill could come up with a nutritious meal and the answer was no.”

Through their regular telephone conversations with the local community during the Covid-19 lockdown, it became apparent that residents in Knowsley had “acute difficulty accessing fresh fruit and vegetables due to shielding, poverty or lack of nearby shops.”

“The project is run using mutual-aid principles.

“The dignity of every human being is at the core, irrespective of ability to pay.

Those who can pay are asked to. Those who can donate are encouraged. Those who can’t pay receive exactly the same as those who can.

“We are trying from the outset to avoid grant dependency and other ‘donor’ models of operation.

“This means we have to be careful regarding capacity, but so far we have been very encouraged by the generosity of both those directly supporting others, the businesses involved and the small army of volunteers.

“Together, they have made a massive difference to people’s lives.”

Volunteers from churches in Knowsley are helping to deliver over 100 boxes

each week, and the number of deliveries continues to rise.

Looking to the future of the project and opportunities for further outreach, Rev Canon Mal Rogers said: “We are currently working on ensuring schoolage children in the borough don’t go hungry during the summer holiday.

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The dignity of every human being is at the core, irrespective of ability to pay

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“This is proving to be a challenge and we are exploring various options both in terms of sustainability and logistics.

“We are also looking to expand Knowsley Kitchen to other parts of the borough through the expansion of the partnership wherever possible.

“The project is helping people stay safe and well. It is equipping them with new skills and forging community links which are extremely important.

“Each week we receive phone calls of how transformational this ministry has been.

“If anyone would like to donate a food box (£10) or a packed lunch (£4) please visit thelids.co.uk, click on the Shop tab and find Knowsley Kitchen.

“I would just like to say thank you for your help and support.”

With thanks to the Diocese of Liverpool and Knowsley Kitchen.

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10 JULY 2020

HELPING HALEWOOD – A LIFELINE TO MANY For many years, Torrington Drive Community Association (TDCA) based in Halewood have been providing much needed support to their community.

When the coronavirus hit back in February and many people were forced to shield and self-isolate in their own homes TDCA once again rose to the significant challenge brought about by lockdown.

Over the past 17 weeks, from their base at New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, TDCA have provided over 5,000 cooked meals to members of their community.

Delivered directly to residents homes in a socially distanced way, it quickly became clear to the members and volunteers of TDCA that the need was much greater than first thought.

Responding and adapting speedily to this increased demand, what started off as supplying 40 families quickly grew and currently teams of volunteers deliver meals three times a week to over 210 families, racking up over 1,600 hours of voluntary time.

But that hasn’t been all, in addition to over 5,000 cooked meals, in partnership with The Knowsley Kitchen, TDCA have provided over 150 boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables, in addition to a weekly delivery of fresh bread and milk to almost 200 families every week.

In this incredible response to families, children in the Halewood community were not

forgotten.

During the Easter period, over 300 Easter eggs were delivered to children and in an immediate and unprecedented response to the issue of ‘holiday hunger’, 337 packed lunches were delivered to children during the half term holiday together with colouring and mindfulness books to children who would otherwise have had lunch in school.

The work of the association was referenced recently in Parliament by Maria Eagle, MP for Garston and Halewood, this incredible response by TDCA, and in particular their doorstep contact with families has been a lifeline to very many.

A local resident said: “Many thanks for taking care of us during these last few months.

Seeing your smiley faces, has brought us so much joy.

“The meals have been tasty and the fresh fruit and vegetables have been a welcome addition to our family diets”.

In paying tribute to the members and volunteers of TDCA for their unselfish support to the Halewood community, the chairperson, Gary Connor, also thanked the many private donations and those organisations who provided financial support including The Steve Morgan Foundation, the National Lottery Community Fund, and the Liverpool City Region Metro Mayors fund, LCR Cares.

Some of the food boxes delivered to Halewood residents

KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL SCHEME OF MEMBERS’ ALLOWANCES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with the provisions of the Local Authorities (Members’ Allowances) (England) Regulations 2003, the Council of the Borough of Knowsley received a report and recommendations from the Independent Remuneration Panel in respect of a Scheme of Allowances for 2020/21 for the Authority’s Elected Members.

The rates of Basic and Special Responsibility Allowances will therefore be as follows: £ Basic Allowance

9,667.84

In summary, the Panel recommended the following:

Leader of the Council

29,003.52

(i)

Leader of the Opposition*

7,250.88*

Cabinet Member

14,501.76

That, for the 2020/21municipal year, the indexation of Members’ Allowances (including the Mayor’s Allowance) should continue to be linked to the pay award given to Local Government Service employees;

(ii)

That, as in the previous year’s Scheme, no in borough travel expenses will be reimbursed; (iii) That the Mayor’s Allowance rate be paid at £9,922.20; (iv) That the car mileage rate remain unchanged and fixed (at a flat rate of 45p) in line with the HM Revenue and Customs non-taxable rate and the rate for motorcycles remain unchanged and fixed (at a flat rate of 18.4p) irrespective of engine size and only be reimbursed for out of borough travel for authorised duties; (v)

That the maximum levels of subsistence which may be claimed by Elected Members remain unchanged and be paid at the 2019/20 levels (where such expenditure has been incurred in the performance of an authorised duty);

(vi) That the Elected Members’ Communications Package remain unchanged and continues to support members in their role as Councillor; (vii) That the maximum level of allowance which may be claimed towards the cost of childcare and carers continues to be set at the Living Wage level; and (viii) That the voluntary policy for Parental Leave remain unchanged.

Following consideration of the report of the Independent Remuneration Panel, the Council, at its Annual Meeting held on 22 May 2020, noted the Panel’s recommendations set out above. In relation to Special Responsibility Allowances, the Council noted the Panel’s recommendations and adopted the levels of allowances for the proposed decision making structure as detailed in this notice.

The Council adopted the Scheme of Members’ Allowances for 2020/21 in line with the Independent Remuneration Panel’s recommendations (i) to (viii) above with immediate effect.

In addition, the Council will meet the costs of any Allowances paid to Council’s nominees on the Liverpool City Region Transport Committee in the event that the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority determines to pay such allowances.

Scrutiny Committee Chairperson

7,250.88

Scrutiny Committee Vice Chairperson

3,625.44

Planning Committee Chairperson

7,250.88

Licensing Committee Chairperson

7,250.88

Governance and Audit Committee Chairperson

7,250.88

Policy Advisory Board Chairperson

7,250.88

Policy Advisory Board Vice Chairperson

3,625.44

Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority Representative

1,933.57

*If the opposition groups are equally balanced, the Leader of the Opposition’s Special Responsibility Allowance (as set out above) will be split equally between those groups.

A copy of the Independent Remuneration Panel’s report and the Council’s Scheme of Members’ Allowances, as amended, are available on line at www.knowsley.gov.uk and may be inspected at the One Stop Shop, Municipal Buildings, Archway Road, Huyton during office hours. (NB The offices are currently closed to the public in compliance with Government guidance relating to COVID-19. For further information on how to access this information during this period, please use the contact details below.)

For further information, please contact Lynn Cairns on 0151 443 3107 or by email at lynn.cairns@knowsley.gov.uk Mike Harden Chief Executive Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Municipal Buildings, Archway Road, Huyton, L36 9YU

July 2020

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Olly says it with sunflowers

A Knowsley farmer, Olly Harrison has planted 35,000 sunflower seeds, across an acre of land to ultimately create 200ft high letters spelling ‘NHS’.

While the country faces one of its most challenging times in history, the Tarbock Village based farmer is expressing his gratitude by sowing the seeds to create a large-scale sunflower installation.

Olly said: “Sunflowers are universally known to bring joy and happiness.

And as the country battles Coronavirus the NHS are making the whole country proud and I wanted to show my gratitude and say it with flowers.

“We won’t see the flowers in full bloom until later this year, weather depending it will probably be August or September, but I hope it will be a beautiful and fitting tribute to the hundreds of thousands of NHS staff who have made huge sacrifices.”

This is not the first time that Olly has planted sunflowers, in the past he has planted and sold the flowers and donated all monies to Liverpool Sunflowers who are an independent charity which supports cancer patients, survivors and carers in Merseyside.

Olly is hoping that he can open the field up to visitors, depending if coronavirus restrictions are lifted, he hopes that people visiting will make a donation with all the money going to the NHS. People will also be able to buy the flowers knowing that the money will go to a very worthy cause.

Olly Harrison is one of many Knowsley residents who are showing their support, with communities across the borough rising to the challenge of supporting those in need during the Coronavirus crisis.

Torus moves on Merseyside scheme Torus Developments has won approval for 24 homes in Whiston.

The approved scheme proposes two blocks containing 24 one- and two-bedroom flats on Brookside Road in Whiston.

Stanley Investments, a firm that buys land to bring forward affordable housing schemes, is developing the site for Torus. The project is being part-funded through a grant from Homes England. Construction is expected to start in the summer.

Chris Bowen, managing director at Torus Developments, said: “Silcock Field off Brookside Road will be the first new Torus scheme to start on site since the onset of coronavirus and marks an important step in investing in economic recovery in Merseyside through accelerating house building.

“This scheme is particularly pleasing as we are working with a local developer and building contractor and directly boosting employment opportunities in the local area.”

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Knowsley Scouts group appeal for help A scout group based in Knowsley Village is appealing for help to save their group hut.

The 1st Knowsley Scouts headquarters has deteriorated rapidly and requires major repairs both inside and outside. The group has been at the same location in the same building since the 1960’s.

Amelia Rose who is a 12-year-old member of the Scout group is appealing

to Knowsley people to help save their hut, saying: “Our scout hut is old it had leaks in the roof and the roof had water stains. It needed to get repaired.

“I am appealing to see if anyone could help us with some repairs like plumbing, decorating, electrics or anything like that.

“All of our scout group are trying the best we can to raise money. We have 20 days left to raise £3,500 and right now we only have £600”.

Since the group was established the leadership team and members of the group have tried their best to keep the hut in the best condition as possible, unfortunately this last year has seen the roof begin to leak and outer cladding deteriorate rapidly due to the elements.

This has caused substantial water damage to the inside of the hut resulting in the ceiling falling through in places and causing the electrics to keep blowing.

Through their determination they have managed to raise enough funds to replace the roof, but now the task is to repair the interior damage and also the outer.

Due to condition of the headquarters they have had to close and move to

alternative meeting places, which has been difficult, as they cannot plan certain activities such as archery and fire lighting, which the young people enjoy, as these meeting places do not have the facilities for this.

The groups vision is to see the scout headquarters returned into a useable state were the group could once again begin to teach the next generation

scouting skills.

Their aim is to be able to repair the ceiling and timber cladding, insulate the building and give the headquarters a fresh lick of paint along with repairing the electrics.

You can help save the group via their crowd funder page www.Crowdfunder.co.uk/save-the-1stknowsley-scouts-hq

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An upper sixth student from Carmel College has been selected for the National Youth Choir of Great Britain (NYCGB).

Yasmin Al-Zuhairi has been singing in choirs such as the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir for a couple of years now but a few weeks ago, Yasmin auditioned for the National Youth Choir of Great Britain.

As well as being the UK’s leading youth choir, it’s also recognised as one of the best youth choirs in the world! The audition process proved to be extremely tough with a huge amount of applicants.

Yasmin said: “I was shocked when I found out the news but I’m extremely excited to join the choir! The age range of the choir is 18-25 years. Since I’m still 17-yearsold, I will be one of the youngest members.

“The majority of the concerts are based in London, at the Royal Albert Hall, which will be an amazing opportunity!

“We will be performing there for the Christmas concerts, BBC Proms, 150th Royal Albert Hall Anniversary and more, which is really exciting.

“I’m really looking forward to starting in September.”

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CHALLENGE HEALTH Healthy Knowsley

New number for Phlebotomy Service To support and maintain the safe and effective delivery of care for their patients and staff, Knowsley Phlebotomy Service (blood tests) has moved from a walk-in service to a telephone appointment system.

Patients are being encouraged to use the booking line to make appointments in advance, which is now live and will be open between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. The new telephone booking line is: 0151 676 5829 Patients will be able to speak over the phone with an experienced member of the team, who will allocate an appointment. The phlebotomy service is delivered by North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Nicola Over, assistant director of operations in Knowsley said: “The steps we’re taking will help us maintain patient safety by supporting social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak. The telephone appointment system will ensure that we can provide safe and effective care for all.”

You can find out more about this service at: www.nwbh.nhs.uk/blood-testingknowsley

Coronavirus update and support Cllr Sean Donnelly, Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care At the end of May, the NHS Test and Trace service was launched to track and help prevent the spread of Covid-19.

This means that anyone who tests positive for Covid-19 will be contacted by the NHS and asked to share information about recent interactions with others in the two days before symptoms started and up to seven days afterwards. That could be people you live with or anyone you’ve been in close contact with for more than 15 minutes.

Anyone who has been in close contact with someone who has tested positive must then self-isolate for 14 days. Even if people show no symptoms they must follow the advice to prevent them spreading the virus without knowing. It is all about identifying who may have the virus and helping to stop its spread.

Text messages will come from NHStracing and calls from 0300 0135000. You’ll be asked to sign into the NHS Test and Trace website at https://contact-tracing.phe.gov.uk Symptoms If you develop a new, continuous cough, high temperature or change in your sense of smell or taste you should immediately report these symptoms and book a test at nhs.uk/coronavirus.

The Government has said that people who are contacted by the NHS Test and Trace service will be given clear information explaining what they must do and how they can access local support if needed.

Support If you need any help and support during this difficult time, call the Knowsley Support and Volunteer line – available seven days a week on 0800 073 0043.

Things you can do The best ways to limit the spread of Covid-19 are to wash your hands regularly, maintain social distancing and stay at home.

It is also vital you look after your mental health at this time and keeping is one way to boost your health and wellbeing. For a range of support, advice, ideas and inspiration, visit www.healthyknowsley.co.uk

UK Says No More - Safe Spaces

As a result of the UK Says No More campaign branches of Boots, Superdrug, Morrison’s and many independent pharmacies, are offering their pharmacy consulting rooms as a Safe Space for people experiencing domestic abuse.

Lyndsey Dearlove, head of the UK Says No More campaign, said: “Supermarket trips are part of a routine that, even during lockdown, provides a vital opportunity to seek help without raising the suspicions of an abusive partner or household member…The expansion of safe spaces into supermarkets could save lives.”

What happens when you go into a store to use their safe space?

1. When you enter a store that offers a safe space, you need to first go to the healthcare centre and ask if you can use one of their consultancy rooms 2. A pharmacist will then show you to the safe space that is available.

3. Once you are inside, all the specialist domestic abuse support information will be available for you to access, and you can make a call safely For any further information see https://uksaysnomore.org/safespaces/

Walk-in centre service update Access to walk-in centres in Knowsley will be via a telephone assessment service only.

Patients will need to contact their local walk-in centre to be triaged over the phone by an experienced walk-in centre clinician. After triage, patients will be directed to the most appropriate service. This might be a telephone appointment with a clinician, or, if deemed clinically necessary, patients may be invited in for a face-to-face appointment.

If you are displaying coronavirus symptoms you will be advised to self-isolate and directed to the NHS 111 service.

The Knowsley walk-in centre telephone triage lines will operate seven days a week, from 10am to 6pm. Anyone needing to access the walk-in centre service should call their local walk-in centre using the numbers below: Halewood Walk-in Centre, Roseheath Drive, Halewood, L26 9UH. 0151 244 3533 Huyton Walk-in Centre, Nutgrove Villa, Westmoreland Road, Huyton, L36 6GA. 0151 244 3150 Kirkby Walk-in Centre, St Chads Clinic, Kirkby, L32 8RE. 0151 244 3065

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CHALLENGE EDUCATION

News from around the region

Carmel biology teacher wins wildlife art competition Carmel College biology teacher, Daniel Wilson has been shortlisted in an internationally renowned wildlife art competition run by the UK based conservation charity, David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation.

This year’s ‘Wildlife Artist of the Year’ competition received 1,200 entries from artists across 53 countries.

Amongst the 159 shortlisted entries for the final exhibition are Daniel’s three stunning artwork pieces.

50% of all artwork sales will support the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation’s work protecting endangered species across Africa and Asia. This includes pangolins – the most trafficked mammal in the world and at the forefront of the press right now due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Millbrook virtual games Millbrook Primary School, Kirkby recently held a virtual sports day which included six events to complete and a bonus daily mile challenge.

Pupils who were attending school also joined with their virtual pupils in a day of fun and exercise. Pupils were also encouraged to dress up in fancy dress.

Headteacher Mrs Jane Maloney, said: “We are trying to continue the school experience that they would be having if in school. We kept the events simple, so all children (and parents) could join in.

“We have had a great response with lots taking part and enjoying the day, despite the typical sports day weather!

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Rainford High welcomes back Year 10 students

Year 10 students have made a welcome return to Rainford High as the school begins to slowly reopen to certain year groups, under the Government’s latest guidelines.

During the first seven days, 60% of the cohort have attended school and had face-to-face sessions with subject teachers and support teams to ensure they are in the best place possible to move forward with their studies in Year 11.

The remaining students have continued to access online virtual tutorials to support their progress at home.

The school has been working tirelessly to create a safe environment so that more students and staff can return. Clear social distancing signage has been put up around the buildings and staff have produced a video demonstrating the new measures

that must be followed.

Speaking about returning to school, student Elizabeth Heath, said: “I was not nervous about coming in because I saw the video on safety precautions on the school website beforehand. I think it has been really worthwhile being in school because I can see my teachers face to face and go over my work.”

Ian Young, principal of Rainford High, said: “For everyone it has been a very strange and challenging few months and our return to school is very different from how we left due to the social distancing and health and safety measures that are now in place.

“Students have been positive about their return and it has been emotional for everyone to reconnect after the anxiety of the pandemic over the last few months.”

A YEAR OF SUCCESS

Outstanding Alt Bridge Alt Bridge School in Huyton are celebrating after receiving an outstanding specialist provision award for 11-19-year-olds.

The school supports pupils with complex learning needs and autistic spectrum conditions.

Headteacher Natalie Menagh, said: “We were delighted to win the Century Learning Spring Challenge 2020 award for the most questions answered, around 30,000 at the time, by our students out of all schools in our specialist provision category.

“We were identified in April as achieving this level of student engagement in online learning at the beginning of lockdown.

“Our online learning opportunities have continued to grow since then and our staff have worked continuously and creatively to engage our students in learning activities from home.

“We have been delighted with the commitment of our students to their learning”.

A message from Rainford High's Principal, Ian Young

“It has been an unusual year for everyone. Here at Rainford High, we have come together in a time of need to ensure every member of the school has felt supported and cared for, whilst those in need around us have also been in our thoughts and actions.

“2019/20 has been very different, but let’s look back at what has been an academic year we will never forget...”

2019

2020

At the beginning of the new academic year, we welcomed our new year 7 intake. It was wonderful to meet such fresh faces who were eager to learn and keen to get involved in Rainford’s vibrant school community.

The start of the year saw us collaborate with other schools and businesses to help raise money for St Helens Young Carers Centre. As we have a number of students who are young carers and look after their own family members, this cause is particularly close to our hearts.

As COVID-19 spread, we sadly closed our school to the majority of students but remained open for children of key workers.

The desperate call for donations of PPE supplies saw us give everything that we had within our science department. Our students also created scrubs bags and staff made visors for frontline workers.

During lockdown, our staff looked for ways in which they could raise money. One idea was walking or running for the NHS. Between us, we managed to cover over 3000 miles, raising over £1,600 for Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust Charitable Funds.

In November, we took home the SEND Provision Award at the Educate Awards and we ended the year with our annual autismfriendly Christmas Fayre which once again was a roaring success. We raised £2,500 for charity!

EVERYONE Matters EVERYONE Helps EVERYONE Succeeds

Through fundraising prior to the pandemic, we have also been fortunate enough to support other charities in the local area during this difficult time. Causes include, the Salvation Army, Our Warm Welcome and a local church.

As we approach the end of the school year, I would like to extend my thanks to the wonderful students at Rainford High for their understanding and dedication. To the

brilliant team of teaching and non-teaching staff - I am incredibly grateful for your commitment and perseverance. You have not only been there for our students but also for one another and together we have brought our ethos to life - Everyone Matters, Everyone Helps, Everyone Succeeds.

Ian Young, Principal of Rainford High

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Locals give views on kids’ school street designs

Pupils took part in Sustran’s Big Street Survey, creating a five-point manifesto of solutions to the problems that they think exist around their school. Back in the classroom, they drew and built models of their ideal school street.

Cycling charity Sustrans are asking local residents in West Derby to give their views about new designs on streets around four schools in the area, in a new online-only consultation.

The design proposals are based on a child’s eye view from children who use the streets every day to travel to school.

Children worked with the Sustrans team to survey their school streets. They assessed what they liked about the environment on the streets around their schools. And they looked at what they found dangerous or unpleasant.

They suggested changes, such as slowing down traffic, closing streets or stopping inconsiderate parking, to make their streets more attractive for everyone.

Sustrans are working with nine schools in a two-mile area of West Derby, to help tackle the challenges of traffic congestion, air pollution and road safety. Last month four of these schools won £20,000 to implement their design ideas.

The winning schools were: St Paul’s and St Timothy’s Infant School; St Paul’s Junior School; Mab Lane Mixed Primary and St Mary’s CE Primary.

The designs create more safe spaces for people to walk and cycle and include colourful street art and places to sit, temporary school street closures, oneway streets and building out pavements or slowing traffic.

Usually, consultations are held through public events and meetings. But due to the coronavirus outbreak, they are

seeking feedback online and via postcards.

Lou Henderson, project officer for West Derby said: “The children worked hard to help our design team understand what problems they face every day when they travel to school.

"These new street design proposals are a result of their ideas.

“We now need to hear from residents who live on these streets to make sure the designs will work in practice and to see how they can be improved.

"If you live near one of the winning schools, please go online and have your say.”

Ryan Scarr, a teacher at Mab Lane Primary School said: “We are absolutely amazed and so thankful that we have received funding to make our school a safer place.”

Simon O’Brien, cycling and walking commissioner for Liverpool City Region said: “Now more than ever it’s important to look at how the way we travel affects our health and wellbeing and this project is a fantastic opportunity to do just that "The designs these young people have worked on have the potential to make the streets around their schools safer, healthier places for everyone.

“We’re asking for West Derby residents to take a look at the designs and let us know what they think because getting everyone on board with the idea of using our roads and streets differently is the only way to make sure things change for the better.”

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Cllr Graham Morgan with the three cooks from Stockbridge Village Primary, Kelly Howes, Carla Leonard and Julie Jago

School cooks serve up 3,000 lockdown dinners Vulnerable residents in Stockbridge Village have been enjoying delicious hot meals delivered to their door thanks to the hard work of a team of school cooks, local councillors and volunteers.

More than 3,000 nutritious meals have left the school kitchen at Stockbridge Village Primary School since the lockdown started in March.

The idea came about after the school chef, Carla Leonard, got in touch with Knowsley Town Council to ask if she could help with their Covid-19 food project.

With fewer children attending school each day, Carla was keen not to see any of the kitchen’s supplies go to waste, so with permission from Knowsley Council, she began using the surplus ingredients to cook up batches of hot food for local elderly or vulnerable people who were self-isolating.

Carla, helped by two of the school’s other chefs Kelly Howes and Julie Jago, were asked by the Council to continue working from the school, cooking not only for the children of keyworkers but also in preparing meals for delivery into the community.

Very quickly, the team of local Knowsley Town Councillors and their volunteers, who were already delivering food parcels to those in need, began distributing the hot meals, too. Soon they were helping feed between 60 – 100 people every day.

Once supplies began to run out in the kitchen, the town council stepped in to buy more food to be prepared by Carla and the team. Meanwhile, ForHousing helped make sure the meals were going to those who needed them by nominating households to receive the food.

Soon, the project had snowballed and, thanks to an additional donation of £8,000 from Knowsley Town Council,

hot meals were being delivered to each home up to three times a week, along with a box of ‘essentials’ to help support people who were isolating or shielding during the height of the lockdown.

Cllr John Donnelly, who represents Stockbridge ward on both the Town and Borough Councils, and is the current Knowsley Town Mayor, said: “This all started from a kind idea by Carla in the school kitchen who called me and said she would love to make us healthy meals to go with the food parcels we were delivering.

“Very quickly, it brought lots of people together to help feed and support the most vulnerable in our neighbourhoods.

“It was such a fantastic example of the community pulling together and using that incredible spirit to help others. It seemed like everyone wanted to help out. I was really honoured to be part of it.”

“As well as the financial support from both Knowsley Town Council and Knowsley Borough Council, we also had local businesses and individuals making donations to help us – offering things like masks, household essentials, fruit and veg and other foods, or giving money towards buying those items.

“The majority of the people we delivered food to were elderly, often living alone and with no friends or family nearby to help them.

“We know it meant an enormous amount to them to know they weren’t forgotten and that they could look forward to a delicious hot cooked meal – because they told us every time at the doorstep! We had so many messages of thanks including some lovely cards.

“Despite all the bad things about this pandemic, it really was such a positive to see just how much community spirit and kindness there is in Stockbridge Village – it’s really special.”

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Share your ideas for Borough of Culture 2022 Input from communities around Knowsley is being sought to help shape the Borough of Culture Year.

Knowsley will become Borough of Culture in 2022 and residents from every town in the borough will have the chance to shape how the celebrations will develop.

‘Cultural Conversations’ will be taking place digitally over Zoom, offering residents in each area the chance to have their say despite COVID-19 restrictions.

Cllr Shelley Powell, Knowsley Council’s cabinet member for communities and neighbourhoods, said: “Many creative and inspirational writers are from Knowsley and have created some of their most memorable works whilst based here, such as Phil Redmond (pictured above), Willy Russell, Alan Bleasdale to name a few.

“Many other famous wordsmiths, such as Edward Lear and William Shakespeare have connections to Knowsley through the Earls of Derby at Knowsley Hall.

“We’d now like to fire up the imagination of our towns, villages, communities, schools and organisations to help them to plan for a really exciting and meaningful year of celebration and to start their activities soon, building up to 2022.

“We already held a series of Cultural Conversations in October-November 2019 at Halewood, Huyton, Cronton, Knowsley Village, Kirkby, Prescot and Whiston and these were a very useful starting point to help shape our vision. We are now ready to continue with these conversations to update you on our proposals for 2022 and to hear more of your creative ideas.”

To register a place on one of the digital Cultural Conversations, please click on the links below.

• Huyton & Stockbridge Village – Monday 29 June 2020 • Cronton – Tuesday 30 June 2020 • Halewood – Wednesday 1 July 2020 • Knowsley Village – Thursday 2 July 2020 • Kirkby – Monday 13 July 2020 • Prescot – Wednesday 15 July 2020 • Whiston – Thursday 16 July 2020 Each event takes place between 6.30pm and 8pm. If you are unable to attend one of the Cultural Conversations.

For more information email daniel.pendleton@knowsley.gov.uk or call 0151 443 4918.

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The Duchy of Lancaster Fund award Knowsley Foodbank funding Knowsley Foodbank received a generous donation of funding with the announcement that they are to receive £2,500 from the Duchy of Lancaster Fund for the Benevolence of Merseyside.

The fund, which is managed on behalf of the Monarch by the Duchy of Lancaster, award grants to charities that work for the benefit of communities in Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside.

The Big Help Project was recommended to apply to the fund by Ms Lesley Martin-Wright, CEO of Knowsley Chamber.

The Deputy Lieutenant of Merseyside joined members of the Knowsley Chamber in visiting the BigHelpProject to see the work they have been carrying out recently, and hearing about the contributions from the business community.

Lesley said: “Knowsley Chamber has been supporting The Big Help Project for a number of years now and we are very proud of the amazing work they do for the people in Knowsley.

“During lockdown the level of public donations to the foodbank dropped but we knew that local businesses could,

and would, support the project.

“In partnership with Knowsley Council we rallied local businesses to help fill the gap, and they responded with van loads of support.

“We also thought about other forms of help that we could offer and I was delighted to recommend the team for a Duchy of Lancaster fund contribution.”

The funds will be used to purchase food for the Foodbank, which is distributed through the Big Help Project (Knowsley Foodbank) centres across Knowsley.

Have you seen this man?

Merseyside Police are appealing for help in locating 33 year-old Steven Cargin.

Officers investigating allegations of stalking and harassment would like to speak to him as they believe he has information which could assist their investigation. Cargin, whose last known address was in the Huyton area, is described as a white male, 5ft 9in tall, of proportionate build, with dark brown hair and blue eyes.

Anyone who has seen Cargin or knows of his whereabouts is asked to DM @MerPolCC or contact @CrimestoppersUK anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Lockdown with Slimming World A recent study carried out by weight loss organisation Slimming World has found that nearly two in three UK adults are finding it more difficult to manage their weight during the coronavirus pandemic.

A third of those surveyed are reported to be eating more sugary foods and 41% said their mood had been negatively affected as a result of living in lockdown.

Whilst many have taken advantage of this time to become more active the study shows that four in ten say they have actually been less active (39%).

Just under a fifth admitted drinking more alcohol (17%), around a fifth of people are eating less fruit (22%), and 16% are eating less veg.

However, there is some good news, 45% of respondents were finding home cooking more enjoyable than they did before the pandemic and 51% of respondents say they are ordering less takeaway food

Slimming World’s local manager Sarah Stringfellow says that peer support is key to adopting a healthier lifestyle and successful weight loss during the pandemic.

Across Merseyside Slimming World are currently running almost 200 groups virtually, supporting over 8000 members across Merseyside to manage their weight each week.

Sarah said: “In these testing times, it’s really normal to feel stressed and anxious, and so for usual healthy habits like eating well and keeping active to slip a little.

“I know I’ve had my days when it’s felt really difficult to stay motivated... and that’s completely ok, we’re all only human!

“Having been a local consultant for 17 years, I’ve really learnt that getting support so you don’t feel alone is so key when it comes to keeping up healthy habits, whatever life throws your way.

“During lockdown members have been loving the fact they

can still attend our virtual groups, where we share practical hints and tips, recipes and overcome challenges together. We really do laugh together and we cry together… usually we cry with laughter!

“We’ve found our virtual groups are giving members a chance to focus on their goals, to regain control, and to feel a sense of togetherness with the rest of our group.

“They’re celebrating wins, like having more time to cook, discussing challenges and sharing their tips for success.

“We’re all in this together and we’ve learnt that if we can get through this and manage to manage our weight healthily, we really can do anything.”

Amy Hodgson, from Liverpool, has lost more than 5st since she joined Slimming World in January 2019. She joined her virtual group in April and has lost 12.5lbs during lockdown.

Amy said: “I’ll admit that when this all began I struggled – I lost all motivation to stay on

Amy Hodgson, from Liverpool, has lost more than 5st

track with healthy eating. After my first virtual group though, I felt completely different. It was just like my usual weekly group – except on my computer – and I felt so ready for the week ahead.

“I realised that while I might not be able to meet up with my consultant and fellow members

in person, I had a whole world of support at my fingertips – in my phone, on social media and on the Slimming World website.

“I’m definitely not feeling on my own with my weight-loss now and I’ve actually lost 12.5lbs since lockdown began.

This is the lightest I’ve been in a long time!”

GROUPS NOW RUNNING VIRTUALLY FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME Same plan, same care, same support just a different venue!

Please check our website for your local consultant details and contact them for our virtual session times or for further details of when we will be returning to our venues in the community.

20 JULY 2020

KNOWSLEY ARK

Bringing history alive The Grand Tour: a whistle-stop journey around the Borough (Part 1) The Borough of Knowsley as we recognise it today was formed in 1974 under the Local Government Act, 1972.

This saw the existing local authorities – the Urban District Councils of Huyton with Roby, Prescot and Kirkby, Whiston Rural District Council and elements of West Lancashire – amalgamating to create a single Metropolitan District within the new Metropolitan County of Merseyside.

However, the history of the lands that make up the borough goes back much further than 1974: Hitune, Cherchebi,

Torbok, Chenulveslei and Rabil 1 were all listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 (just for fun: can you identify the modern place names? Answers below…).

The new borough took its name from one of these ancient townships: in his thesis, written for his Master of Political Science at Liverpool John Moores University, Councillor Larry Nolan recalled how the name of the borough was decided.

There were two options available to the councillors, and by a show of hands, the

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decision fell in favour of Knowsley, the family seat of the Stanley family, the Earls of Derby. The other option? 2 Find the answer below…

Although the formation of Knowsley MBC is a relatively recent event and the borough has developed a strong identity which embodies its values and aspirations, each of the individual townships also has its own very distinct and proud history: our Grand Tour will give us a brief look at each in turn.

Heading to the south of the borough, we arrive at Halewood. Connected by rail, road and motorway links and the John Lennon International airport at nearby Speke, the modern township hides an ancient past: archaeological evidence of Roman settlement in the area was uncovered at a dig at Church Farm. Originally, Halewood was a heavily wooded part of Hale, (Halewood translates as ‘the wood belonging to the village of Hale’, from the Old English wudu for ‘wood’).

Indeed, in the 13th Century, the Lord of the Manor and the council of four villagers protected the timber stock by setting stiff fines for cutting down crabtrees, oaks or saplings in the Withy.

In the 16th Century, the woodlands were cleared for farming and by the 18th Century, Halewood was the

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largest township in Childwall parish, renowned for its agriculture and cottage industries, including linen weaving and tool and parts manufacture.

There was also a village blacksmith, two tanneries and a brewery – but how many pubs were there? 3 Check your answer below…

In rural Halewood, the Church was at the centre of the community and in 1839, St Nicholas’ Chapel of Ease to the churches of Childwall and Huyton was built, being enlarged in 1847.

The extended chapel became a rectory and true parish church in 1868, with the later addition of the tower and bells. In 1876, Halewood Village school was built next door to the church.

By the mid-19th Century, the railways had arrived, bringing with them social mobility and opportunities for industrial growth. The London and North Western Railway opened in 1854.

Interestingly, lines operated by the Cheshire Lines Railway crossed the township, with a junction line from Aintree intersecting the Halewood line to create a triangular area. The sidings there were closed in the 1960s and the land was repurposed as a nature park.

This area is now known as Halewood’s main public park. Can you recall its name? 4 Moving forward to the 20th Century, the lands in Halewood North End and Halebank, owned by the 17th Earl of

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A partnership with fresh food for all at its heart Fords

Derby, were sold to Liverpool Corporation in1930.

Plans for housing developments were started and then put on hold at the outbreak of WWII, but by the mid-1950s, the post war developments saw the establishment of a large housing estate.

The town was given a boost when the Ford Motor Company opened its car production site. The company first began seeking a suitable base in 1960 and Halewood was put forward by the government as an option.

Production began in 1963, the first car to roll off the production line being a Ford Anglia. Its registration number was 1KF and it was won in a raffle organised by the Liverpool Echo by a Mr Taylor, who unfortunately didn’t drive. Ford bought the car in 1966 and donated it to Liverpool City Museum (now World Museum Liverpool) where it remains to this day.

Two ancient moated sites were demolished in the construction of the Ford plant. One was Wright’s Moat, but do you know the name of the other, which was a former three storey gatehouse? 5 In 1974, Halewood joined the newly created Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley, having been under the auspices of Whiston Rural District Council prior to local government reorganisation.

Since then, the town has seen many changes, not least in the redevelopment of the Ravenscourt shopping and public services facilities on Leathers Lane and Roseheath Drive.

Halewood’s original library stood on Leathers Lane, from when it opened in 1967 until its relocation to the Halewood Centre off Roseheath Drive.

Other leisure facilities have been upgraded, with Halewood Leisure Centre on Bailey’s Lane replacing the sports centre that stood on Cartbridge Lane in 2002. Built on the site of a large house which boasted its own lodge, can you recall the name of the old sports centre? 6 A clue: its name harkens back to Halewood’s Roman origins…

In our next article, we’ll continue our whistle-stop journey around Knowsley. In the meantime, you can find out more about our heritage by visiting our website http://archives.knowsley.gov.uk/ email infoheritage@knowsley.gov.uk or call 0151 443 4291/4365.

Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and find Knowsley Archives on Flickr, Wordpress and Soundcloud No cheating… here are the answers…

1. Hitune = Huyton; Cherchebi = Kirkby; Torbok= Tarbock; Chenulveslei = Knowsley; Rabil = Roby 2. Biccford was the alternative name – a joining of the British Insulated Callender’s Cables (abbreviated to BICC) in Prescot and Fords in Halewood – the borough’s largest employers at the time 3. Two – the Eagle and Child and Derby Arms 4. Halewood Triangle (Halewood Park, opened by Lord Winstanley in 1986 as Halewood Triangle Country Park) 5. The Old Hutt 6. Bridgefield Forum

One Knowsley is leading a new collaboration of community organisations, social enterprise and independent business who want to make a difference in the community by enabling access to fresh food for everyone.

Knowsley Kitchen was inspired by a discussion between Lucy Antal (Alchemic Kitchen) and Dave Critchley (executive chef at Lu Ban, and founder of Liverpool Independent Delivery Service).

The Knowsley enterprise and Knowsley resident have come together with local organisations to build upon the appetite within the voluntary, community and faith sector in Knowsley to build a sustainable food network and respond to communities during Covid-19 and beyond.

Access to fresh food, especially fruit and vegetables, can be an issue for many Knowsley residents in “normal” times, the Covid-19 crisis has exacerbated this. This is not always due to financial constraints, there’s a lack of a fresh food infrastructure generally in the borough.

Based on mutual aid, Knowsley Kitchen have successfully been delivering boxes of fresh, seasonal produce to residents of Knowsley, along with a loaf of freshly baked bread from fellow social enterprise Homebaked Anfield.

As Knowsley Kitchen continues to develop, their intentions include: educational projects, recipes and so much more. The definitive aim is to address the current and longterm problem of access to fresh food, whilst reducing food waste and improving health outcomes.

All money donated to Knowsley Kitchen and from sales of fresh local produce are being used to make additional boxes, available to support households who need a little extra help at this point in time.

Racheal Jones, chief executive officer at One Knowsley, said: “We are delighted to be leading this innovative partnership.

Knowsley Kitchen is a brilliant example to show the power of what we can achieve when we collaborate together.

“Knowsley Kitchen is helping hundreds of Knowsley residents and brings a different offer of support to our local communities” Dave Critchley, executive chef at Lu Ban, and founder of Liverpool Independent Delivery Service, said: “After 21 years working in the food scene in Liverpool, health issues relating to lack of good, nutritious food are very close to my heart.

“Working with these amazing partners has enabled me to make a difference and I dream of helping to create a more sustainable and fair food culture amongst the communities in this area.”

Lucy Antal, project manager for Feedback’s Regional Food Economy NW project and founder of Alchemic Kitchen, said: “We are united in our concern for the health and wellbeing of local citizens and are adamant that Knowsley Kitchen is not a band-aid for the duration of the Covid-19 crisis but is the foundation of a new food system for Knowsley.

Access to real food for all.”

Gary See, trustee at Torrington Drive Community Association

(TDCA), said: “We've had a really good response from the Halewood community to this initiative, and everyone's very appreciative.

“Knowsley Kitchen has given us the opportunity to work alongside key partners from the voluntary and private sectors, enabling us to support each other and our community during this difficult time.

“We are proud to be a partner and look forward to building on the success so far.”

The Revd Canon Malcolm Rogers MBE, Vicar of Huyton Quarry, Area Dean of Huyton and The Bishop of Liverpool’s Canon For Reconciliation said: “Knowsley Kitchen is a remarkable coming together of longstanding community organisations from around the borough, focused entirely on the wellbeing of local people.

“Volunteers from the organisations involved distribute the food, connections which also lead to conversations. These are just as important as the food itself.

“Under the leadership of One Knowsley, St Gabriel’s is proud to be a founding partner of Knowsley Kitchen and I couldn't commend it more in terms of what it does, how it does it and the difference it makes”.

Pam Bowes, scheme manager at Home-Start Knowsley, said: “Families who have benefited from this initiative are so very grateful and Home-Start Knowsley are extremely proud to be part of this project.”

Knowsley Kitchen has already delivered 551 fresh food boxes to Knowsley households during the ongoing Covid-19 period.

22 JULY 2020

HAUNTED MERSEYSIDE with Tom Slemen

BACK TO THE FORTIES

ou know you’re middle-aged when your daughter wants to borrow your old outfit for a fancy dress party, laughed Mrs Jones in the kitchen of her Huyton home.

Her nearby 19-year-old daughter Alison had asked her mum if she could lend the dress to wear at a fancy dress party to be held on Sunday, 18 March, 1973, on the clubship ‘Landfall’ an old decommissioned D-Day tank landing craft now berthed at Collingwood Dock.

The ship was a popular venue for dances and parties, and Alison and her best friend Jane (also aged 19) had decided to attend the fancy dress ball as 1940s-styled women.

The fancy dress party was being held to raise funds for the South West Lancashire Autistic Children’s Society, and over 200 guests were expected to attend.

Jane and Alison met up in town on the day before the party, Alison dressed in her mum’s 1940s attire and Jane dressed in a vintage outfit her aunt had given her.

The teenagers really stood out, and at one point in a certain pub near the Whitechapel area of the city centre, the girls were befriended by smartly-dressed bald man in his fifties with thick pebblelensed glasses.

He said his name was Evelyn, and that he worked as a research chemist for a well-known British chemical company.

He bought the girls drinks and Jane went the toilet with Alison and told her she thought Evelyn looked loaded, but Alison said he was too old to date.

The girls returned, had a drink with Evelyn, and then he left the pub. Two young men came over to the girls and claimed that Evelyn had spiked their drinks while they were in the toilet with a powder.

The girls went outside to look for Evelyn but he was nowhere to be seen, and slowly, Jane and Alison realised they had been drugged with some sort of hallucinogenic substance. Everything was giving off bright vivid colours, and the buildings kept changing from modern styles to old blackened structures.

Jane panicked and went to go and call for an ambulance but as she reached the telephone call box, it faded away. The Liverpool of 1973 had gone, and the girls

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stood on the corner of Whitechapel and Church Street watching trams go past.

The men walking about were dressed in gabardine raincoats, single-breasted jackets, trilbies, and the ones without hats had glossy Brylcreemed hair.

The women wore wiggle-skirts, turbans, buckle-belted siren suits, blouses with puffed-up sleeves, berets, tam hats, skimmer hats, pompadour hats and quirky fedoras with veils and feathers.

Everything screamed the 1940s, and then the girls saw the policeman approaching them with a khaki strap running from his shoulder to the gas mask bag at his side.

“Are you lost, miss?” he asked Alison, looking her up and down. She was unsteady now, and she clung onto Jane.

“We were drinking, and some man slipped us a mickey finn!” she replied.

“Why are you all dressed like this?” a disoriented Jane asked the policeman, referring to all of the people in what seemed to be vintage clothes.

“You’d better get to your homes if you’re drunk, young ladies”, said the man, and he held the hand of Alison with a firm

“I know where you two have come from, the policeman said”

grip.

“This isn’t 1973,” said Alison, and a strange paranoia took hold of her mind. She pulled her hand from the policeman and said, “Are you a ghost?”

Jane smiled at the policeman and apologised for her friend’s behaviour.

She was afraid the copper would arrest them.

“You’d better come with me before you get into trouble, lasses,” said the policeman, and he seized Alison’s wrist and led her across the road to an alleyway with a worried Jane following close behind.

“I know where you two have come from,” the policeman said in a low voice, close to Alison’s ear, “and you don’t belong here. Others have come here. Keep moving!”

“You’re hurting me;” Alison complained, and to Jane she said, “shout for help, Jane!”

“You do that Jane,” said the policeman, “and you’ll regret it.” And he had a sinister, menacing look in his eyes.

He led the drugged teens to a green door in the alleyway and knocked on it. The door opened and a familiar man answered - it was the bald man in the thick-lensed glasses who had drugged the girls in the pub.

Alison screamed and ran off with Jane, and the policeman swore at the girls as he gave chase. Alison and Jane just missed being knocked down by a tram, and they kept running, but both felt very dizzy.

Minutes later they found themselves in the Williamson Square of 1973, but it was night-time, and there wasn’t a soul about. The girls got a hackney cab to Alison’s home on Kingsway, Huyton.

Alison’s furious father had to pay the cabby, and the girls discovered it was a Monday morning. They had been missing for over 36 hours and the police were out searching for them.

The story the girls told about the spiked drinks, the apparent shift back in time to the 1940s and the menacing policeman was not believed.

The police said the girls’ drinks had probably been spiked with LSD, and that’s possible, but to this day, Alison and Jane believe that somehow, some drug sent them back to days of World War Two. Perhaps someone used them as human guinea pigs in some bizarre experiment - we may know more one day.

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JULY 2020 23 KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) (STATION ROAD BOULEVARD AND BRIDGE ROAD, PRESCOT) (TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PROHIBITION OF WAITING TRAFFIC REGULATION) ORDER 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to facilitate traffic management, during the Prescot Railway Station construction works, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council proposes than in not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the Order”). The effect of this Order will be to temporarily suspend the prohibition of waiting along: i) Station Road Boulevard, Prescot – southwest side of the carriageway – from a point 20m northwest of its junction with Bridge Street for a distance of 25m in a northwesterly direction. ii) Station Road Boulevard, Prescot – west side of the carriageway – from a point 20m northwest of its junction with Speakman Way for a distance of 12m in a northwesterly direction. iii) Bridge Road, Prescot – northwest side of the carriageway – from a point 25m northeast of its junction with Manchester Road for a distance of 20m in a northeasterly direction. iv) Bridge Road, Prescot – southeast side carriageway – from a point 20m southwest of its northern junction with Prescot Railway Station car park for a distance of 30m in a southwesterly direction.

The Order will come into force on Monday 13 July 2020 and be in operation for a maximum duration of 18 months, it is anticipated that the restrictions will remain suspended until the Prescot Railway Station construction works are completed which is currently scheduled for 31 March 2021.

Dated 29 June 2020 Mike Harden Chief Executive

KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) (SINCLAIR AVENUE, PRESCOT) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING TRAFFIC REGULATION) ORDER 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to facilitate essential electrical network repair works (“the Works”) and in order to facilitate traffic management, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council made the above named Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the Order”). The effect of this Order will be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along:

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KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) (SUNDALE AVENUE, PRESCOT) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING TRAFFIC REGULATION) ORDER 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to facilitate essential electrical network repair works (“the Works”) and in order to facilitate traffic management, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council made the above named Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the Order”). The effect of this Order will be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along:

KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) (STANLEY CRESCENT, PRESCOT) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING TRAFFIC REGULATION) ORDER 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to facilitate essential electrical network repair works (“the Works”) and in order to facilitate traffic management, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council made the above named Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the Order”). The effect of this Order will be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along: i) Stanley Crescent, Prescot - from its junction with Derby Street for a distance of 30 metres in a northerly direction.

The diversion route for vehicles affected by the Stanley Crescent road closure is via Derby Street, Knowsley Park Lane, Park Road, Stanley Crescent and vice versa.

It is anticipated that the works will take place from Wednesday 17 June 2020 to Thursday 25 June 2020.

The Order came into force on Wednesday 17 June 2020 and will have a maximum duration of 18 months.

Dated 29 June 2020 Mike Harden Chief Executive

1 a loading only area from Monday to Saturday from 8am to 6pm on Leyland Street Prescot from its junction with High Street, in a southerly direction, for a distance of 56 metres; and 2 a prohibition on loading, unloading or waiting at any time on Hill Street Prescot for its entire length.

0151 709 7567 KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) (PRIMROSE DRIVE, HUYTON) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING TRAFFIC REGULATION) ORDER 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to facilitate essential electrical network repair works (“the Works”) and in order to facilitate traffic management, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council proposes than in not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the Order”). The effect of this Order will be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along: i) Primrose Drive, Huyton - from its junction with Knowsley Lane to its junction with Woolfall Heath Avenue/ Hillside Road The diversion route for vehicles affected by the Primrose Drive road closure is via Knowsley Lane, Stockbridge Lane, Seth Powell Way, Woolfall Hath and vice versa.

It is anticipated that the works will take place from Monday 27 July 2020 to Sunday 6 September 2020.

The Order will come into force on Monday 27 July 2020 and will have a maximum duration of 18 months.

Dated 29 June 2020 Mike Harden Chief Executive

KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) (ROBY ROAD, BUS TURNAROUND, ROBY) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING TRAFFIC REGULATION) ORDER 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to facilitate essential junction improvement works on the junction of Rimmer Avenue and Roby Road (“the Works”) and in order to facilitate traffic management, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council proposes than in not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the Order”). The effect of this Order will be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from proceeding along: i) Roby Road bus turnaround, Roby – from its junction with Roby Road for its entire length.

The main strategic diversion route for vehicular traffic affected by the Notice which will be clearly signposted will be via Roby Road, M62 Junction 5 roundabout and Roby Road.

It is anticipated that the works will take place from Wednesday 8 July 2020 to Wednesday 30 September 2020.

The Order will come into force on Wednesday 8 July 2020 and will have a maximum duration of 18 months.

Dated 29 June 2020 Mike Harden Chief Executive

i) Sundale Avenue, Prescot - from its junction with Ford Road for a distance of 20 metres in an easterly direction.

The diversion route for vehicles affected by the Sundale Avenue road closure is via Sundale Avenue, Mcvinnie Road, Ford Road and vice versa.

It is anticipated that the works will take place from Monday 15 June 2020 until Tuesday 23 June 2020.

The Order came into force on Monday 15 June 2020 and will have a maximum duration of 18 months.

Dated 29 June 2020 Mike Harden Chief Executive

NOTICE IS GIVEN that Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council made the above-named Order (“the Order”) on 29th June 2020 Sections 1, 2, 4, 19, 32, 35, 45, 46, 47 53 and 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the 1984 Act”). The effect of the Order is to make permanent the provisions of Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement and Consolidation) Order 2015 (Experimental Amendment No.50) (Leyland Street and Hill Street, Prescot) Order 2019. It amends The Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement and Consolidation) Order 2015 (“the 2015 Order”) by introducing the following restrictions:-

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i) Sinclair Avenue, Prescot - from its junction with Scotchbarn Lane for a distance of 40 metres in a southerly direction.

The diversion route for vehicles affected by the Sinclair Avenue road closure is via Sinclair Avenue, Warrington Road, St James Road, Scotchbarn Lane and vice versa.

It is anticipated that the works will take place from Wednesday 17 June 2020 until Thursday 25 June 2020.

The Order came into force on Wednesday 17 June 2020 and will have a maximum duration of 18 months.

Dated 29 June 2020 Mike Harden Chief Executive

KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL (PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION OF WAITING AND LOADING AND PARKING PLACES) (CIVIL ENFORCEMENT AND CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2015 (AMENDMENT NO.50) (LEYLAND STREET AND HILL STREET, PRESCOT) ORDER 2019

Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 15(4) OR (5) OR ARTICLE 16 OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION Notice is hereby given that applications have been submitted to the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley.

Application No: 20/00115/FUL by Gleeson Homes Merseyside at Land Adjacent To Hillside Avenue, Huyton, Knowsley - RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPRISING OF THE ERECTION OF 181 NO. DWELLINGS TOGETHER WITH ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS Application No: 20/00255/FUL by United Utilities Water Limited at Pex Hill Country Park, Pex Hill, Cronton - APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF CONDITION NO. 1 AND NO. 10 ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 19/00292/FUL (ERECTION OF BOOSTER PUMPING STATION WITH ASSOCIATED PIPEWORK AND ACCESS ROAD TOGETHER WITH WORKS TO WATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSISTING OF 9 KIOSKS, PLANT AND ASSOCIATED WORKS INCLUDING CHANGES TO GROUND LEVELS) TO ALLOW FOR CHANGES TO KIOSKS, FENCING AND ACCESS TRACK MATERIAL Anyone who wishes to make representations about this application should write to the Council at Regeneration and Economic Development Department, Municipal Buildings, PO Box 26, Archway Road, Huyton, L36 9FB or online via the above website within 21 days of the date of this notice.

Should this application be heard at planning committee and you wish to speak at the meeting the procedure to follow can be found at: https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/residents/building-and-planning/make-aplanning-application/speaking-at-planning-committee In the event that the application is refused and the applicant appeals against the decision, we will send your comments to the Planning Inspectorate (the Executive Agency who manages appeals on the government’s behalf). In such cases you would have no further opportunity to comment.

M Harden Chief Executive DATE OF NOTICE: 29 JUNE 2020

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The effect of this Order is to amend the 2015 Order by the revocation of the Map Schedule specified to the First Schedule to this order and the insertion and addition of the Map Schedule specified in the Second Schedule to the Order to this notice.

A copy of the Order, plan numbered PT/TM/5806 and a statement of the Council’s reasons for making the Order may be viewed on the Council’s website; www.knowsley.gov.uk/consultations.

Further information regarding this Order may be obtained from Keith Moyles, Contracts Manager, Civil Parking Services, Highways and Transportation keith.moyles@knowsley.gov.uk If any person wishes to question the validity of the Order or any of the provisions contained within it, on the grounds that it or they are not within the powers conferred by the 1984 Act, or that any requirement of the 1984 Act or of any instrument made under it has not been complied with in making the Order, that person may within six weeks from the date that the Order was made apply for that purpose to the High Court Map Schedule to be revoked for from the 2015 Order Road

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Leyland Street

Prescot North

As per plan PT/TM/6450

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6 and 2

Hill Street

Prescot North

As per plan PT/TM/6450

X41

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Leyland Street

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7 and 3

Hill Street

Prescot North

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TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL (SPEED LIMIT ORDER) (CRONTON ROAD AND WHITEFIELD LANE HUYTON) (CRONTON ROAD, PRESCOT ROAD AND FOX’S BANK LANE, CRONTON) ORDER 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (“the Council”) proposes to make the above named order (“the Order”) under Section 84 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The effect of the Order will be to: 1 Revoke any existing speed limit orders regulating the speed of vehicles on the following lengths of highway: i) Cronton Road, Huyton from a point 25m east of its junction with Manley Road to its roundabout junction with the M62 Junction 6 (Tarbock Island) ii) Whitefield Lane, Huyton from its junction at Cronton Road for a distance of 220m in a Southerly direction.

2 Revoke the Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Cronton Road, Cronton, Speed Limit (50mph) Order 2011 and introduce a 40mph speed limit on the following lengths of highway i) Cronton Road, Cronton, from a point 487m east of its junction with Fox’s Bank Lane and Prescot Road to a point 300m west of its junction with Fox’s Bank Lane and Prescot Road.

3 Introduce a 50mph speed limit on the following lengths of highway:

Dated 29th June 2020 Mike Harden Chief Executive

KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) (WILSON ROAD, HUYTON) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF RIGHT TURN TRAFFIC REGULATION) ORDER 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to assist with Essential Traffic Management associated with the re-opening of the Household Waste Recycling Centre on Wilson Road, Huyton (“the Works”) and in order to facilitate traffic management, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council made the above named Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the Order”). The effect of this Order will be to temporarily prohibit vehicles turning right from: i) Wilson Road, Huyton – Right Turn into the Huyton Household Waste Recycling Centre.

The diversion route for vehicles affected by the right turn ban on Wilson Road is via Cronton Road, Tarbock Road, St Johns Road and Wilson Road.

It is anticipated that the traffic restrictions will remain in place from 15 June 2020 until such a time as deemed necessary, to alleviate traffic congestion issues associated with reopening of the Huyton Household Waste Recycling Centre on Wilson Road.

The Order came into force on 15 June 2020 and will have a maximum duration of 18 months.

Dated 29 June 2020 Mike Harden Chief Executive

i) Cronton Road, Cronton, from a point 487m east of its junction with Fox’s Bank Lane and Prescot Road to a point 12m southeast of its junction with Lodge Lane.

4 Introduce a 30mph speed limit on the following lengths of highway: i) Fox’s Bank Lane Cronton from its junction with Cronton Road for a distance of 840m in a northerly direction. ii) Prescot Road, Cronton from its junction with Cronton Road for a distance of 300m in southerly direction. iii) Whitefield Lane, Huyton from its junction with Cronton Road for a distance of 220m in a south westerly direction.

A copy of a draft of the Order, plans showing the parts of the highway and areas affected by the Order and a statement of the Council's reasons for proposing to make the Order may be inspected and viewed on the Council’s website at the following link www.knowsley.gov.uk/consultations Further information regarding the proposed Order may be obtained from Paul Barton, Principal Engineer, Traffic and Parking.

Any objections and representations relating to the proposed Order together with the grounds on which they are made, should be sent in writing to Mike Dearing Head of Legal Services, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Legal Services, 2nd Floor, Municipal Building, Archway Road Huyton Merseyside L36 9YU quoting reference (Legal/YH/Cronton Rd30608/TRO) before Dated 29th June 2020 Mike Harden Chief Executive

KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) (MOSS END WAY, KIRKBY) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF RIGHT TURN TRAFFIC REGULATION) ORDER 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to assist with Essential Traffic Management associated with the re-opening of the Household Waste Recycling Centre on Depot Road, Kirkby (“the Works”) and in order to facilitate traffic management, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council made the above named Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the Order”). The effect of this Order will be to temporarily prohibit vehicles turning right from: i) Moss End Way, Kirkby – Right Turn onto Depot Road.

The diversion route for vehicles affected by the right turn ban on Moss End Way is via Perimeter Road, South Boundary Road, Lees Road, Ashcroft Road, Marl Road, Woodward Road and Moss End Way. It is anticipated that the traffic restrictions will remain in place from 15 June 2020 until such a time as deemed necessary, to alleviate traffic congestion issues associated with the reopening of the Kirkby Household Waste Recycling Centre on Depot Road.

The Order came into force on 15 June 2020 and will have a maximum duration of 18 months.

Dated 29 June 2020 Mike Harden Chief Executive

24 JULY 2020

challenge sport Sport from around the region Cables launch appeal to help the club stay afloat

Prescot Cables FC launch crowdfunder appeal

Prescot Cables FC has launched a crowdfunder appeal to help raise funds due to the coronavirus and the loss of revenue.

The club are a Community Interest Company and as such, membership is open to all – supporters may purchase a share in the club for an annual subscription of £5.00. They are hoping to raise £10,000 through the scheme.

A statement issued by the club said: As many of you know the COVID-19 pandemic has really hit lots of businesses hard in the UK. As a community interest non-league football club we also been affected by the pandemic. We have lost all of our revenue streams into the club since our last home game on the 14 March.

Unfortunately, we still have many outgoing commitments that need to be covered.

The club is run by volunteers who give up their own time to keep this historic

club going.

We have held out as long as we possibly can on asking our amazing fans, community and the general public for their support but unfortunately with us not knowing when the new season start, we have to act now to make sure that we can keep this club and its history going for many more years.

Your kind donations will help cover the essential bills as well as going towards urgent maintenance and upkeep of the club during closed season.

Before the pandemic hit we were in the process of introducing more teams into our youth football between U6’s to U15’s, and also starting our own wildcats initiative that would have started the process of Cables having girls teams in similar age groups to the youth teams, with the ultimate goal of a fully fledged women’s first team.

One of the key things we also want to start is a charity arm to the club, this will

allow the club to become fully immersed in the local community on a significantly higher level.

This will allow us to help the most at need in the local community, with the club lying in an area in the lowest 2% of depravity in the country, we don’t to do our bit to make people's lives easier.

Currently we have managed to do a few projects that were absolutely essential to the club like: • The upgrading of our security systems • Pitch renovations • Changing room repairs Please don’t feel pressured into donating funds to the club if you are unable to.

The last thing we want is to put more pressure on our loyal fans and supporters during these tough times.

If you cannot donate but would like to help, we will also be hosting a volunteer

If you have any sports news contact the Sports Desk on 0151 706 7411 or email: thechallenge@merseymirror.com

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Please help get this trending on our social media channels by using the #UpTheCables

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day where there will be many jobs to carry out which you may be able to support with.

If the fundraiser raises over £10,000, we will donate 10% of anything above this to local community groups in Prescot.

If you need further information on the volunteer day, or any other ways you may be able to help then please contact the club through the website or our social media channels.

Please help get this trending on our social media channels by using the #UpTheCables.

First team managers, Steve Pilling and Roy Grundy have also updated fans with the latest information regarding the team, saying: “We hope you, your friends and family are keeping safe during the pandemic and we are looking forward to seeing you all when non league football returns.

“We have contacted the first team players from last season and the majority of players have welcomed the opportunity to return to the IP Truck Parts Stadium for the new season. The general feedback has been that they can’t wait to get started for the new season.

“All players are currently undertaking their own general fitness regime including running, exercises and ball work. We will begin group training sessions when we have received more information on a season start date.

“New players have been targeted and contacted with agreement from some and positive dialogue with others.

Names will be released nearer the start of the season.

“One signing that can be confirmed is the addition of Paul Jones who joins the management team as a footballing coach, Paul has experience at this level having previously been a coach at Widnes FC. “We currently have no date or advice for when the new season will start but Government advice seems to show this is expected in months rather than weeks.

“We’ll provide another update in a couple of weeks”.

At the time of going to press the campaign has so far raised £3,786.

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