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FUNDING SECURED TO ENHANCE KIRKBY GATEWAY

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Knowsley Flower Show and Feelgood Festival returns for 2022

Knowsley’s Youth Summit is a buzzing success A prime site in Kirkby is set to benefit from £2.2m of investment.

The site, which is the former Civic buildings, will benefit from funding from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, enhancing the Kirkby gateway into the town.

This is part of the £15m already committed by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority – £10m of which contributed to the £43.6m purchase of Kirkby town centre in order to kick-start its development, £2.8m has contributed to the cinema scheme and the remaining £2.2m will be used to

enhance the Kirkby gateway and ensure visitors receive a warm welcome into the town.

This £2.2m allocation will be used to turn the current Multi Storey Car Park into a sustainable ‘travel hub’ including car parking, electric vehicle charging and cycle storage.

These improvement works are essential to not only create a warm welcome into the town, but also to retain and attract more businesses and, in turn, creating more jobs for local people.

Speaking about the proposed

investment, Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said: “Kirkby’s revival over the last few years has been something of a renaissance. Having grown up in the area, I know the real, positive difference this investment is having on the ‘Townie’ - and on people’s lives too.

“Thanks to devolution we’ve been able to invest in places like Kirkby. From the transformation of the town centre to the opening of its first supermarket in nearly 40 years – and the new railway • Continued on Page 2

Kings Queens and Mr Lear in Knowsley

2 July 2022

FUNDING SECURED Creature trail comes alive TO ENHANCE KIRKBY GATEWAY • Continued from Page 1 station we’re building at Headbolt Lane, we’re making things happen It’s proper levelling-up in action: creating local jobs and opportunities, and bringing greater prosperity to local people.”

It is hoped that this final instalment will create an attractive gateway to the town centre, and improving the condition of the car park will increase the chances of attracting a new tenant to the former Barclaycard building.

Dependent on use, this building could provide between 350-500 jobs in the town centre and support both employment in Kirkby and additional economic activity in the town centre.

Cllr Tony Brennan, Knowsley Council’s cabinet member for regeneration and economic development, said: “I’m delighted that the remaining £2.2m has been recommended for approval for us to accelerate our plans to enhance the Kirkby gateway site.

“It’s many people’s first impression of the town so it’s essential that we create the right image for residents, visitors, businesses and investors alike.

“Since purchasing the town centre in November 2019, we have delivered a retail development, created more free car parking spaces, attracted more businesses into the town and our multi-screen cinema scheme is also progressing.

“I’m delighted with what has been delivered in such a short space of time and we will continue to build on these achievements and deliver even more for everyone who lives, works, visits or invests in Kirkby.”

A trail made up of 32 huge owl and pussycat sculptures painted by artists from all over the UK (including some Knowsley and Liverpool City Region talent) with a further 50 smaller scale ones painted by local primary and secondary school children has opened in Knowsley.

Each sculpture is unique and takes its inspiration from Knowsley’s rich heritage including Prescot’s clock and watch making past, Blackie the WW1 War Horse and Huyton’s coal mining industrial history as well as Knowsley’s ongoing cultural achievements with many sculptures reflecting the soon to open Shakespeare North Playhouse.

Cllr Graham Morgan, leader of Knowsley Council, said: “Knowsley has so much heritage and culture to celebrate, and each sculpture truly has its own character that reflects this broad and important history. As well as being for our residents and communities the trail is a brilliant opportunity for visitors outside Knowsley to enjoy the trail and learn more about our borough.”

The incredible sculptures have

all been produced by Wild in Art which has presented other sculpture trails in the city region, most notably the Superlambanana sculpture trail in 2008 as part Liverpool’s European Capital of Culture celebrations.

Nick Byrne, business director, Wild in Art said: “We can’t wait for the public to see these beautiful sculptures. This has been a fantastic opportunity for artists across the UK to showcase their talents as well as the talents of Knowsley’s school

children. We’re delighted to have collaborated with Knowsley Council on this project and to be playing such a key role in the borough’s year as Borough of Culture.”

The Owl and the Pussy-Cat sculpture trail is a celebration of Knowsley’s connection to Edward Lear who wrote his world-famous poem The Owl & the Pussy-Cat during his time at Knowsley Hall.

A map and downloadable app is now available at www.cultureknowsley.co.uk/apppromo/

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Almost five years ago with food poverty on the rise, the proposal for having a Trussell Trust Foodbank running from St Dominic’s Church in Huyton was put forward by Peter Mitchell and Colette Goulding, CEO and Assistant CEO of Big Help Project.

Peter remembers the situation: “We knew that we needed to do more to support the wider community out of food poverty, further than Knowsley. At this point, Knowsley Foodbank had already been running for five years, and yet the number of people in crisis was growing, especially in Liverpool.

“As Roman Catholics, myself and Colette were conscious that there was not yet foodbank support operating out of a Roman Catholic church, and we wanted to provide that provision.”

The link between St Dominic’s Church and Knowsley Foodbank was forged, an alliance that was deemed unusual – with the boundaries of Liverpool and Knowsley becoming connected in ways that would change the way people could find appropriate food support.

St Dominic’s forms part of a wider triangle service, covering a core geographic location in Liverpool that is most in need.

Peter said: “People don’t recognise boundaries, the boundaries between Liverpool and Knowsley do not matter when it comes to the hungry. We knew we had to recognise that Liverpool needed as much food provision on this side of the

boundary, just as much as Knowsley needed their food provision.

“The day that the existence of foodbank is no more because they are not needed, is the day we long await. Until that day comes, we give thanks to St Dominic’s for being a key part in opening their doors to the hungry; for giving the community of Huyton the hope of food security.”

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Kenny becomes a HUGE internet HIT Kenny Jones has been helping drivers to get their vocational driving licences throughout the UK for more than 20 years and runs his own business the hugely successful driving MomentumNW UK, he has trained many lorry, bus, coach and mini bus drivers.

But recently Kenny has become famous after he received a call from YouTube star Simon Wilson to drive a bus for the Liverpool fans for just £1 fare to the Liverpool champions league final in Paris to which he accepted.

Since making the journey the coach trainer and driver has become a social media celebrity on You Tube and TikTok with over 628K likes and 4.5 million views for his entertaining journey to Paris.

Through his appearance on social media which was filmed by the fans Kenny has earned the badge the funniest coach driver in the UK and is greeted by shouts of “Kenny at the wheel” on a daily basis!

Kenny said: “What an amazing experience to be asked by Simon to be part of making some magical memories for everyone involved we all had such a great time together and I am completely overwhelmed.

“I can’t believe that the footage has gone viral, and I have had so many direct messages and people chanting Kenny at the wheel when I am out and about in Liverpool.”

Kenny is also involved with the Northwest Vehicle Restoration Trust based in Knowsley who are a local charity bringing people together with the same common interest in the restoration of preserving historic vehicles and associated items also keeping restoration alive for future generations.

You can view Kenny on TikTok at: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMN1ch3Cn/?k=1

Prescot 80’s night The Mayor of Prescot is hosting a 80’s charity night fundraiser to raise money to the Mayor of Prescot charity.

The 80’s night will take place on Friday 8 July from 8.00pm until late at Prescot Cables Football Club, Eaton Street, Prescot The evening will feature talented singer Keiron Kenny. Tickets cost £10 with a free raffle on entry and includes chicken curry rice and nan bread. There will also be a prize for the best 80’s outfit.

Tickets can be found at Jessie & Co, Leyland Street, Prescot.

Can you help?

Willowbrook Hospice – Knowsley are looking for volunteers.

Their two shops in Prescot and Stockbridge Village need your support, as a volunteer learn new skills, meet new people, give something back and it good for your own health and wellbeing!

Just four hours per week is all they need.

Phone 01744 453798 or register at www.willowbrook.org.uk and click the blue Volunteer button.

4 July 2022

£50,000 AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS IN AND AROUND KIRKBY The 2022 Kirkby Neighbourhood Community Fund - a £50,000 community fund for projects in and around Kirkby is now open for applications.

The Fund provides £50,000 each year for community groups, charities and projects operating in Northwood, Cherryfield, Shevington, Whitefield and Prescot North (Knowsley Village).

Community groups developing community, health and wellbeing and environmental projects closest to the Knowsley Rail Transfer Loading Station in Kirkby are eligible to apply for grants of anything between £1,000 and £20,000. Applications need to be in by 22 July 2022 and the winners will be announced in the autumn.

The Fund was set up as part of the agreement with Merseyside Energy Recovery Limited (MERL) who have been appointed by Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) to treat residual waste from across Merseyside and Halton. Both MERL and SUEZ recognise that they have an important part to play in the local community and this fund helps to fulfil their responsibilities as a good neighbour.

As COVID 19 restrictions precluded holding a cheque presentation event last year for the successful groups a special video was produced to celebrate their achievements.

Victoria Crabtree, SUEZ’s regional manager, said: “I’m delighted to announce that the 2022 Kirkby Neighbourhood Community Fund is open for applications. I am new to the

Centre 63, who received £10,000 for their ‘Remake Yourself’ project in 2021

region and have been impressed with the range of projects we funded last year, hopefully the variety and quality of these projects will inspire others to come forward. If you have a great idea that could benefit your community,

please apply.”

Further details about the fund, including application forms and application guidance notes, can be found at: www.suezmerseyside.co.uk/kirkbyfund

Last year, eight community groups were successful in applying for funds.

These were: 1. Incredible Edibles Knowsley, who received £9,000 for a community food project 2. Pingwood Arts and Crafts Group, who received £5,000 to support the group in continuing to tackle social isolation 3. Prospective Theatre Company, who received £4,500 to devise, produce and present contemporary drama performances 4. Care Merseyside, who received £5,000 for their social prescribing online classes 5. Centre 63, who received £10,000 for their ‘Remake Yourself’ project 6. Tower Hill Amateur Boxing Club, who received £10,000 for their Healthy Communities Project 7. CELLS, who received £4,500 for their Mums Matter project 8. Southdene Community Association, who received £8,000 to continue their work

Man charged with fraud offences related to cladding safety forms A Prescot man has been charged with fraud as part of a 19-month investigation into fraudulently signed building cladding safety forms.

EWS1 forms were introduced following the Grenfell disaster so that residents could get their building’s cladding assessed for potential fire risk.

The forms require an appropriate professional to confirm the checks have been completed, but in November 2020 residents of high-rise apartment buildings reported a total of 88 forms had been signed off by a person who was not authorised to sign them.

The reports, covering the period between 23 June and 12 November 2020, were referred to Merseyside Police by the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB), and affected residents in locations including South Wales and London.

Without valid EWS1 forms, the residents were unable to evidence the limited risk to their properties, which affected their ability to get mortgages.

The correct checks have since been completed in each case and have received the appropriate authorisation.

Thomas Michael Clarke, 33 years, of Knowsley Lane, Prescot has been charged with fraud by false representation.

He is due to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court on 3 August 2022.

New Parliamentary inquiry into type 1 diabetes and eating disorders launched Knowsley MP The Rt Hon Sir George Howarth MP and Rt Hon Theresa May MP have launched a new inquiry into eating disorders in type 1 diabetes, also known as T1DE. Approximately 400,000 people in the UK live with the autoimmune condition type 1 diabetes.

Of those people, studies show that between 8% and 36% also experience some form of eating disorder, as many as 144,000 people in the UK. People with type 1 diabetes must administer insulin every day and closely manage their blood glucose levels. However, people with T1DE often avoid or restrict administering their insulin, as a means to lose weight.

As type 1 diabetes and food are

intrinsically linked, with people often counting carbohydrates, reading food labels and having a detailed awareness of the role of food in their body, living with type 1 diabetes can put people at heightened risk of developing an eating disorder.

Yet T1DE is a largely unique and misunderstood condition because the symptoms often hold few similarities to other eating disorders. Symptoms can include an increase in average blood glucose or erratic levels, frequent episodes of DKA and insulin restriction, which are all largely unique to living with type 1 diabetes.

Sir George, vice-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Diabetes, said: “We see this as an important step towards better understanding this

serious condition and, we hope, to make suggestions as to how those experiencing it can be helped more effectively.”

Giving evidence in this inquiry is Bournemouth University PhD student Ariella Thompson, who said: “As someone living with type 1 diabetes, who has struggled with disordered eating, and who also researches in this area, I'm intimately aware of how difficult living with T1DE can be.

“My aim in talking about my experiences has always been to help other people who might be struggling.

I'm pleased to provide evidence to this inquiry which provides an important opportunity to increase understanding of a complicated and life-threatening condition at the highest levels.”

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Knowsley Flower Show and Feelgood Festival returns for 2022 Excitement is building for this year’s Knowsley Flower Show and Feelgood Festival. Taking place on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 August 2022, plans are underway to make the events bigger and better!

The Knowsley Flower Show is the largest free horticultural show in the North West, taking place in Court Hey Park in Huyton every August.

The show attracts thousands of visitors from all over the North West and further afield.

The Knowsley Feelgood Festival will take place on Saturday 6 August from 11am-5pm at Court Hey Park, Huyton with lots of fun ways to help improve health and wellbeing. Since its launch in 2015, the event has grown considerably and in 2019 attracted over 4,000 visitors.

The event demonstrates Knowsley Council’s commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of everyone in the borough. Packed with activities, performances and experiences to help improve your health and wellbeing, the festival has something for everyone – whether it be physical activity, relaxing and de-stressing or exercising the mind.

Knowsley Flower Show Secretary, Christine Yates said: “After two years we are delighted to see the Flower Show and Feelgood Festival return, bigger and

better than ever. What’s most exciting is that we’re coming back during Knowsley’s special year as Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture.

“We encourage everyone to take part whether you’re new to gardening or have been doing it for years. As gardeners we can do so much to improve our environment, every flower helps our wildlife, every tree planted helps to reduce air pollution and is a legacy we can leave to future generations. So please get involved and I can’t wait to see what people produce this summer.”

In anticipation of the Flower Show and Feelgood Festival, a free gardening workshop was hosted at Court Hey Park in April, the home of the annual festival. Here participants took part in seed sowing, herb planting sessions delivered by Incredible Edible and were able to get first-hand knowledge and growing tips with the Flower Show Committee.

Artist Faith Bebington also led workshops for people to create wildflowers out of recyclable materials. These will be displayed in a field of Wonderful Wildflowers at the flower show this year.

You can park all day at Court Hey for £4

(£2 for Feelgood Festival) or park at Bowring Park Golf Course and catch the free shuttle bus or park at Broadgreen Rail way Station which is a 10 minute walk away.

There will be FREE shuttle buses operating on the day to help people travelling to the show from other parts of the borough. Details can be found at: www.cultureknowsley.co.uk/knowsley-flower-showand-feelgood-festival/

6 July 2022

KNOWSLEY ARK Bringing history alive Discovering Polish Migration Stories The Archive contains many stories of individuals’ journeys and experiences, from wartime exploits to stories of the everyday.

Knowsley Archives and Merseyside Polonia have collaborated to create two exhibitions that give us an insight into the lives of two very different people with a common thread. The combined exhibition – ‘Famous and Unknown: Discover Polish Migration Stories’ opened in the Kirkby Centre on Tuesday 21st June. As the title hints, the subjects had very different lives.

The ’Famous’ element of the exhibition focuses on the life of Fryderyk Chopin, the famous pianist and composer who was born in Poland in 1810. One of four children, Fryderyk’s parents were Nicolas and Tekla Justyna and the family moved to Warsaw that year. Mr Chopin began teaching at the Warsaw Lyceum, having previously worked as governor to Count and Countess Skarbek’s children.

Fryderyk began piano lessons with Wojciech Żywny at the tender age of six, and began composing his own pieces, playing at the salons of Warsaw’s aristocracy where he was hailed a child prodigy. His first major work – Polonaise in G Minor - was published in 1817. Fryderyk also took composition lessons with Josef Elsner. He then attended the Warsaw Lyceum from 1823 and in 1826, entered the School of Music at Warsaw University.

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Stefan was a blacksmith by trade, having served his apprenticeship in Luck, Poland, where he qualified as a journeyman blacksmith after passing the journeyman's exam

Following his graduation, in 1829, Fryderyk travelled to Vienna where he made his mark as a pianist and composer. He played two concerts in Poland before his plans to return to Vienna in 1830 were disrupted by the news of the Polish uprising against Imperial Russia.

Having crossed the border into Austria, he was unable to return to Poland: he set off for Paris, travelling via Germany. Whilst in Stuttgart, Fryderyk learned of the defeat of the November Uprising, which plunged him into a breakdown.

His arrival in Paris introduced him to new, enthusiastic audiences who appreciated his genius. He became engaged to Maria Wodzĭnska, but the engagement was abandoned when Fryderyk met George Sands, who remained his companion until they separated in 1847.

By now seriously ill, Chopin played his last concert in Paris in 1848, before embarking on a long tour of Great Britain, where he played for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at Stafford Hall.

His last public concert, before he returned to France where he died on 17th October 1849, was played at the Guildhall, London, in aid of Polish emigrants, who

Stefan Skura's Journeyman’s Book

like Chopin were part of the Great Emigration of thousands of Poles and Lithuanians who were exiled as a result of the Partitions of Poland. This divided the lands of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth between the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia and the Habsburg monarchy of Austria.

Stefan Skura, born on 11 March 1911, was a Polish National who came to Britain in 1947 as a private in the Polish Resettlement Corps (P.R.C.).

Stefan was a blacksmith by trade, having served his apprenticeship in Łuck, Poland, where he qualified as a journeyman blacksmith after passing the journeyman's exam in the blacksmith's craft, Certificate No. 166/39 at the Chamber of Crafts in Łuck on January 27, 1939.

The P.R.C. was created by the British government as a holding unit for Polish armed forces who, having served alongside British forces during World War II, did not wish to return to Poland.

On discharge from the army unit, Stefan, like other former soldiers, had to re-adjust to civilian life. They were placed on the Unemployed list or on the Class ‘W’ Army Reserve. This identified them as eligible for employment. Grants for civilian clothing and a rail warrant were also given, and these could be withdrawn along with wage reductions and paid leave entitlement if the individual did not meet the requirements of discharge.

Personnel had to report to their local police station to apply for a civilian ID card and coupon book for food and clothes. Any subsequent changes of address had to be reported to the police.

Stefan was discharged into civilian life on 2nd February 1948. His address at the time was given as Knowsley Park Camp, Prescot and he went on to live at various addresses in both Prescot and St. Helens. He was employed at the British Insulated Calendars Cable

factory (BICC) in Prescot. He married Betty Howard on 1st April 1953 in St Helens and passed away in 1991.

The Stefan Skura Collection (GB1076.SKU) includes a bundle of booklets, such as a national registration identity card and papers, savings books and soldier's service and pay book, photographs and cards and official documentation concerning alien registration (non-British people had to register with the local police), enlistment and discharge from the Polish Resettlement Corps and other local authority documentation.

The exhibition, which runs in Kirkby Library until 7th July 2022, features the stories of these two men who, for various reasons and at different times, found themselves in a strange country and unable to return home.

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.

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Ground-breaking cancer test trial comes to Knowsley and local people can join in Participants in the world’s largest research trial of a revolutionary new blood test that can detect more than 50 types of cancer often before symptoms appear, are now arriving for their appointments in Knowsley – but more people can join in.

Residents aged from 50 to 77 responded to letters sent from the NHS within the last few weeks that invited them to participate in the NHS-Galleri clinical trial.

The participants, who have not had a cancer diagnosis or treatment in the last three years, have a blood sample taken at their first appointment.

The mobile blood clinic is stationed Asda car park, in Huyton, until July 2.

They will be invited back after 12 months, and again at two years, to give further blood samples.

Dr Chris Warburton, medical director of Cheshire & Merseyside Cancer Alliance, said: “These people are contributing to a study that could prevent cancer deaths not just here but across the UK and around the world.

“We know from other trial locations that slots at the mobile clinics book up rapidly so, if you have been invited, please register for the trial as soon as you can. It is easy to book online or by phone by following details in your invitation letter or checking out nhsgalleri.org. You could be part of a study

that has the potential to transform early cancer diagnosis.”

The potentially lifesaving Galleri test checks for the earliest signs of cancer in the blood. The NHS-Galleri trial, the first of its kind, will assess how well the test works in the NHS and whether the technology can be used as a tool to screen people with no cancer symptoms.

It is a simple blood test that research has shown is particularly effective at finding cancers that are difficult to identify early – such as head and neck, bowel, lung, pancreatic, and throat cancers. It works by finding chemical changes in fragments of genetic code – cell-free DNA (cfDNA) – that leak from tumours into the bloodstream.

The trial aims to recruit 140,000 participants nationally, including those who have now signed up in Knowsley and the trial team will include people from different backgrounds and ethnicities to ensure results are relevant for as many different people as possible.

All participants will be advised to continue with their standard NHS screening appointments and to still contact their GP practice if they notice any new or unusual symptoms.

The NHS-Galleri trial is being run by The Cancer Research UK and King’s College London Cancer Prevention

Trials Unit in partnership with the NHS and healthcare company, GRAIL, which has developed the Galleri test. Any participants whose results indicate a possible cancer will be urgently followed up in the NHS. Initial results of the study are expected by 2023 and, if successful, NHS England plans to extend the rollout to a further one million people in 2024 and 2025.

Creative writing group in West Derby West Derby Community Association is running a creative writing group that is open to anyone who wants to write.

Each session is a creative writing workshop, which encourages you to develop your own writing; the workshop will also supply support and enthusiasm.

The course takes place at Lowlands, 13 Haymans Green, West Derby L12 7JG between 1.00-300pm with a suggested donation of £2.

The next workshop takes place on Thursday 14 July. For further information telephone 0151 226 5352 or email: office@lowlands.org.uk

Little adventurers The Star Children’s Centre, St Andrew’s View Tower Hill, Kirkby will be holding a little adventurers morning on Tuesday 5 July, 10:00am – 11:30am.

There will be fun sessions where you and your children can meet other families in a warm and welcoming environment and engage in quality play time. The event is for children 0-5 years.

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Knowsley’s Youth Summit is a buzzing success Almost 1000 children and young people from across the Liverpool City Region gathered at Knowsley Leisure & Culture Park for The Youth Summit – a major event brought to the borough as part of The Good Business Festival and Knowsley’s year as Borough of Culture.

Headlined by TV Presenter and conservationist Chris Packham and BBC broadcaster Ngunun Adamu, the summit gave all those who attended the chance to discuss their views on key issues like business and climate change. They also heard from inspiring role models and explored the effect of business on the natural world.

Chris Packham said: “It’s crucial that we work with our young people to understand their concerns and find ways to make positive global change – so I was delighted to be part of Knowsley’s Youth Summit.

“It was fantastic to take part in such lively and thought-provoking discussions and I hope that the

two-day event has inspired everyone who attended to take positive action and carry all they have learnt out into their lives.”

Cllr Graham Morgan, leader of Knowsley Council and who welcomed attendees on both days said: “The Youth Summit was a real highlight of our year as Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture. Culture isn’t just art or music, it’s about the world we live in and, in this case what we can all do to protect it for future generations.

“I’m so inspired by the energy and passion shown by the children and young people who took part in this event. I’m also incredibly proud that we brought this event to Knowsley for school children from right across our city region to come together and discuss what matters most to them.”

During the two-day event primary and secondary pupils as well as members of Knowsley’s Youth Parliament explored topics including the

environment, food production, oceans and sustainability, human and animal welfare and much more with presentations from UK Youth for Nature, Liverpool World Centre, and the British Antarctic Survey.

They also took part in art workshops to make wildflowers out of recyclable materials with artist Faith Bebbington, understand the importance of bees with beekeeper Andrea Ku, plant vegetables with Incredible Edible, complete a tiger mural by dotart artist Joseph Venning with images of rubbish and watch a performance from KMT Freedom Teacher, a hip-hop gardener.

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BBC broadcaster Ngunun Adamu, conservationist Chris Packham, April Beadman, Environmental Rep for Knowsley Youth Cabinet and Cllr Graham Morgan, leader of Knowsley Council

10 July 2022

CHALLENGE EDUCATION Round up of education news Kirkby High showcase talent Kirkby High School hosted their Creative Arts Celebration evening on Thursday 16 June, showcasing the work of over one hundred students across music, drama, art and dance.

A gallery was constructed to unveil the work students have been completing in their art lessons over recent months, with themes such as Mexican Day of the Dead and Perspective.

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Emma Whitfield, head of creative arts, said: “We are extremely proud of the work that students have produced in

lessons and during extra-curricular clubs. Seeing our talented students rehearsing and working together to put on such an event has been the highlight of our year.”

Prescot Primary School judged to be “Good” by Ofsted Prescot Primary School has received an overall “Good” judgement following its latest inspection by Ofsted. The school’s last inspection resulted in a “requires improvement” judgement.

The school was assessed against the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years provision – all of which were judged to be “Good” with the exception of early years provision which was judged as “Outstanding”.

Prescot Primary School has worked in partnership with Knowsley Council’s Education Improvement Team, who have supported the school and contributed to the school’s success.

Key findings from the inspection include: • Pupils, staff, parents and carers value the welcoming family feel at Prescot Primary School.

• Pupils feel safe and value the highly supportive environment. Safeguarding arrangements at the school are effective.

• Children in early years enjoy an excellent start to their school life due the strong curriculum that is expertly delivered by staff.

• Throughout school every pupil, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), is expected to achieve highly. Staff are successful at making this happen.

• Staff identify the additional needs of pupils with SEND with precision and speed. Pupils with SEND are given the high-quality support they need to access the curriculum and thrive.

• Leaders promote pupils’ personal development well and a range of activities are available including archery, keyboard and photography clubs.

• Leaders have ensured that the curriculum is well designed and the curriculum is broad, interesting and ambitious.

• Pupils get off to an excellent start with learning to read. Teachers deliver the

phonics programme well.

• Pupils behave well and they attend school regularly.

There was just one area for improvement that was recommended by the inspection team around a review of the curriculum to ensure essential knowledge in a small number of subjects is clearer.

Headteacher, Steve George said: “We are extremely proud of the school’s achievements and the positive Ofsted report highlights a very successful year.

We have retained our Apple Distinguished School status, achieved UNICEF Silver status for Rights Respecting Schools, have been awarded a Challenge Partner Area of Excellence for technology and have today been nominated for a Chester Zoo, Outstanding School conservation award.

“None of this would be possible without the commitment and hard work of all our staff and governors. We are very privileged to serve such a great community as Prescot and strive to provide the best educational experience we can for our pupils.”

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Rainford High to host a conference that celebrates diversity and inclusion Rainford High is preparing to host a conference called ‘Building A World Where Everyone Matters’ which celebrates and raises awareness of diversity and inclusion in society.

The event will take place at the school on Thursday 14 July, thanks to funding kindly provided by local business, Communications Plus. There will be a number of special guest speakers, including former professional footballer John Barnes MBE, British/Nigerian fashion designer Walé Adeyemi MBE, transgender speaker and founder of GenderSpace Christian Owens, and British Labour Party politician Paula Barker, who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Wavertree since 2019.

The guests will talk to Rainford High students, and other young people from

schools in the local area, telling them about their careers, life experience and the challenges they have faced in society.

In between the keynote speakers, each school will deliver a workshop on issues linked with diversity and inclusion that are relevant to the context of their own school. By sharing it with other students, they will look at ways they can make a difference within their schools.

Christian Owens said: “It’s a privilege to work with staff and students at Rainford High, using my own personal journey of discovery as a transgender male, to enlighten and inspire, helping to create a safe space where diversity and inclusion is celebrated and everyone matters, belongs, and accepts each other.

“It’s so important that everyone feels

that they can be their true authentic self, embrace who they are and realise that their difference is their strength.”

Mr Ian Young, principal of Rainford High, said: “We are proud to be organising a conference which will be informative not only to our own students, but also to students from other schools.

It will help them understand more about the world we live in and why everyone is important in their own right.

“As an inclusive school, it is important that we celebrate a diverse society and ensure young people are aware of the different battles people face on a daily basis.

Mr Young added: “’Building A World Where Everyone Matters’ is set to be a great event and a huge thank you to Communications Plus for supporting us on this.”

Communications Plus provides telecommunications, connectivity and solutions with award winning service to businesses and consumers across the UK. For more information, visit www.communicationsplus.co.uk

Celebration of Achievement in Kirkby

Huyton community hold vigil for schoolgirl Lexi McDavid A vigil has been held in Huyton Village in memory of schoolgirl Lexi McDavid who died after being hit by a van.

Lexi, a pupil of Broughton Hall Catholic High School, was just 12, was killed after being hit by a white Mercedes van as she got off a bus on Princess Drive on Tuesday 7 June.

Emergency services attended the scene around 3.30pm and Lexi was taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital and died of her injuries a short time after the collision.

Bouquets of flowers, candles and written tributes have been left at the scene of the crash.

People across Merseyside will gathered in Huyton village outside the Iceland Supermarket to honour the schoolgirl's life.

The vigil involved a minutes applause for the 12-year-old, live performances and speeches from Lexi's family.

Event organiser Anthony Goudie said: “This has taken a lot of work to organise and put together to create a special memory for Lexi's family.”

The Kirkby Collaborative of Schools 2022 Celebration of Achievement took place on Tuesday 22 June at Kirkby High School. The guest of honour was local actor and former pupil Philip McGuinness who attended both Kirkby High School and Westvale Primary School.

The Kirkby Collaborative is the family of fourteen schools that are based in Kirkby. The Collaborative provides educational opportunities to over 5000 Kirkby children.

The purpose of the event was to celebrate the achievements of 111 pupils from the family of fourteen Kirkby schools and also Bluebell Park School. Each school nominated a number of pupils to receive the prestigious awards.

The event was also the opportunity for 14 children to receive a Kirkby Child award. The Kirkby Child started life at Kirkby High School. The school wanted to develop a set of core values and skills with the school community that were important for students to work towards both in and out of school.

Following the success of the concept with the school community at Kirkby High School the headteachers of all the schools in Kirkby agreed this would be something to be adopted across the family of schools.

The Kirkby Schools Council met on numerous occasions to discuss and debate the concept and potential values and skills for all children in Kirkby, including pictorial representations of the Kirkby Child. Over fifty different values were identified. Those values were then shared with the wider school community and local businesses to invite thoughts on the most important of the concepts. From those responses final decisions were made about an agreed set of values for all schools in Kirkby. The schools aim for all children in Kirkby to reflect the set of values in the way they conduct themselves both within and outside of the school.

This is the second year the Kirkby Child Awards have been presented. The fourteen Kirkby Child 2022 winners from each collaborative school were chosen as they represent the Kirkby child values.

12 July 2022

Kings Queens and Mr Lear in Knowsley As part of Knowsley’s year as Borough of Culture where ‘Every Town and Village Tells Their Story’ Knowsley Village residents were invited to participate in and attend a colourful street parade in June inspired by the area’s cultural heritage.

Taking place during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend, the parade, entitled ‘Kings Queens and Mr Lear’ was produced by Handmade Parade in collaboration with Knowsley Borough of Culture 2022 and was made possible thanks to National Lottery players - with support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Knowsley Village has a rich history of holding royal celebrations and strong links to renowned artist, author, and poet Edward Lear. While living at Knowsley Hall Lear painted an array of exotic birds and animals and is said to have written ‘The Owl and the Pussy-cat’ for the Earl of Derby’s children.

Taking inspiration from this, local children and young people transformed into Kings, Queens, owls, pussycats, and exotic birds and walked through the village alongside dancers, puppets, carnival drummers, Katumba and royal stilt walkers.

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HAUNTED MERSEYSIDE with Tom Slemen

THE ESP PHENOMENON Over the many years spent studying the supernatural, I’ve noted certain phenomena of interest, and one phenomenon that fascinates me is Extra Sensory Perception – ESP – and the way two unrelated people – often close friends or partners - develop a type of telepathic link; here’s a case in point.

A Dovecot girl named Danielle was at a Pizza Hut with her boyfriend one evening in 2015, and just as the couple were settling down, Danielle said to her boyfriend Joe: “Don’t think I’m weird but Jenna’s in trouble,” and as Joe asked who Jenna was, Danielle rang Jenna (her best friend) on her mobile, then said, “Answer phone. Something’s happened,” and she talked her annoyed boyfriend into driving to Jenna’s home in Croxteth.

Danielle knocked heavily at the front door but here was no answer, and Joe said: “She'll be out, that’s all,” - but Danielle shook her head, took off her platform shoe and broke the front door window, and as her shocked boyfriend said: “What the hell are you doing?” and two policemen approached and asked the same question.

Danielle ignored the question and reached through the hole in the window and turned the knob of the Yale lock. She then rushed into the house to find the living room full of smoke. Jenna had fallen asleep in a drunken haze on the sofa with a cigarette in her hand - and the sofa was billowing smoke.

Jenna was dragged outside, and an ambulance was called by the police but she was alright. The police advised Jenna to get new smoke alarms, as the present ones had dead built-in batteries.

Jon, Danielle’s boyfriend told his girl: “You are definitely a witch – how on earth did you know she was in danger?”

Danielle said that she and Jenna had had a weird ESP thing going on since they were at primary school.

Today, Danielle and Jenna are still the best of friends and each knows when the other is going to telephone and when Danielle went into labour one night, Jenna experience agonising abdominal cramps – a phenomenon known as ‘Couvade’, which can also be occasionally experienced by the male partner of a pregnant female.

Another inexplicable faculty associated with ESP is telepathy, and my files are

bulging with reports of this strange ‘mental radio’ ability.

One Tuesday evening in the August of 1968, a forty-year-old woman named Glynis settled down in front of the telly with a freshly filled glass of Mackeson’s stout (for her anaemia of course) and a little plate of crackers and cheese. She was watching a genial comedy set in an East End tailor’s shop called Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width.

The programme had started at a quarter to nine, and at nine o’clock, when the commercial break came on, there was a heavy knocking at the door of Glynis’s home.

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Who would be calling at such an hour, the spinster wondered, and then she heard a man’s gruff voice shouting: “Glyn! I love you! Glyn!”

Who would be calling at such an hour, the spinster wondered, and then she heard a man’s gruff voice shouting: “Glyn!

I love you! Glyn!”

Glynis went to the door, opened it slightly, and looked out onto Sedgemoor Road. There was no one there. Glynis’s cat, Angus, approached in a hurry and ran past his owner’s slippers into the hallway.

Baffled, Glynis went back to watching the telly, and after the comedy show

ended, around 9.15pm, there was another loud knocking at the door.

Angus stopped lapping his saucer of milk in the kitchen and looked at the front door. On this occasion, Glynis reached the hallway and heard the same brusque-sounding voice shout: “Glyn! Let me in! Marry me!”

Glynis hurried to the door and pulled it open, but again, no one was there, and Sedgemoor Road was unusually quiet; not a soul was about.

Glynis stood on the step, worried she was hearing things, but then she realised that her cat had looked at the door when the mysterious caller had hammered on the knocker – so she hadn’t imagined it.

A week later, Glynis received a startling letter bearing Australian stamps from a Huyton boyfriend of many years ago named Mike. He had moved to Australia in search of a new life, and had landed a well-paid job in Perth.

On the Wednesday morning of 14 August, at 4am, he staggered from a party in such a drunken state, he believed he was back in Norris Green, and feeling so sentimental about his former love, he decided to call at her house to tell her he wanted to marry her.

Mike went to the house of a judge of all people, and proceeded to

hammer upon the door, shouting “Glyn! I love you! Marry me!” The judge’s servant answered the door the first time and told Mike to leave or he’d call the police. Mike returned to the house a quarter of an hour later, and again banged heavily on the knocker, asking for Glyn – until a constable turned up and took him to the local police station to sober up for the night.

Perth is over 9,000 miles distant and seven hours ahead of Liverpool, and Glynis recalled how, on the Tuesday evening of 13 August, at 9pm and 9.15pm, she had heard the knocks at her door. It would have been around four in the morning in Perth.

Anyway, Mike came home, and married Glynis within a month. Mike wanted to start a new life with his wife in Canada, but Glynis feared her cat Angus would have to go into quarantine, so the couple went to live in Knotty Ash instead!

The world is still not ready for telepathy, especially in this day an age of lying politicians who dress their deceptive deeds with the language of doublespeak, but the time may come when the human race explores the farflung worlds of space, and finds telepathy is more effective across the light-years than sluggish radio waves.

Haunted Liverpool 35 is out soon.

14 July 2022

NINE WAYS TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR FOOD SHOP With the cost of living soaring to the point that it’s regularly making the headlines, many of us are feeling the pinch. The food shop is one part of our day-to-day life where there are plenty of opportunities for making savings here and there – and there’s an added bonus of shopping smarter: less food waste! Here are nine ways to help lighten the load on your wallet when you get to the checkout…

1. Make a list, and check it twice With apologies for the out-of-season reference, shopping lists are the first weapon in your arsenal when it comes to fighting both food waste - and extra spending. Write your shopping list in conjunction with your meal plan and you won’t just be less likely to forget anything, you’ll also find that you’re less likely to go off-piste with impulse buys.

2. Find a food shopping routine We know life gets hectic, and we’ve all been there with the last minute dash to the shops for something for dinner after a long day. But, where you can, try to get into a regular routine with your food shop – this will help limit the need for lots of extra shopping trips (and the potential that brings for extra spending). Whether that’s having a think about meals and your food shopping list on the same day each week, keeping a list handy on your phone for when things spring to mind, or booking in a regular online delivery or click and collect slot – find a rhythm that works for you.

3. Shop own-brand Sure, the packaging may not be as nice, but own brand products are just as good as their swankier branded cousins, while being a fraction of the price. Don’t forget to compare the unit price or the cost by weight to make sure you’re definitely getting the best deal.

4. Beware the deals There seems to be a deal to be had around every corner of every shop these days: Buy One Get One Free, Three for Two, Two for One… We’re all guilty of falling for them, and who can blame us? Because we can never resist what seems to be a bargain, we often end up buying things we just don’t need, or buying too much. It’s not a bargain if it ends up in the bin!

5. Steer clear of pre-prepared fruit and veg It’s undoubtedly more convenient to buy pre-prepared fruit and veg – especially cubes of that most hard-to-chop of vegetables, the butternut squash – but you’ll pay a premium for it. Similarly, mashing your own spuds might take a bit longer, but you’ll almost certainly save a little by buying these instead of a ready-made version! If you do need some pre-prepared foods, try the freezer aisle for longer shelf lives and, usually, cheaper prices, too.

6. Look at the labels Best Before and Use By dates can be complicated, and there’s not room to talk much about them here (take a look here to learn more about food date labels), but if you’re in the business of saving money on your supermarket shop they’re worth thinking about. Keep an eye on the Use By date in particular to make sure you’re giving yourself enough time to use it.

7. Shop at the end of the day While we’re on the subject of date labels, if you’re shopping for this evening’s dinner, you might find that there are some yellow-stickered clearance bargains to be had because (still perfectly good!) fresh food is

approaching the date on the label. Even if you can’t use it straight away, it’s still great for freezing (and you can freeze right up to the Use by date too)! The yellow stickers tend to go on towards the end of the day, so time your shop right and you might just be able to snag a great price. If you don’t have a supermarket close by but have a local greengrocer or market, not only can you buy fresh fruit and veg loose (buying just the amount that you need), but often towards closing time there are some great deals to be had.

8. Take advantage of coupons and loyalty card schemes Loyalty card schemes and coupons are another way to help you save, whether on individual purchases or by accumulating points that give you money off future shops.

Just be careful not to fall into the trap of buying something you don’t need just because you’ve got a money-off voucher. We’ve all been there!

9. Buy one or two products that help you use leftovers Make your food go further by investing in one or two inexpensive items to help you make the most of your leftovers – conjuring up extra meals will mean you have less to buy overall, saving money as well as food! For example, tasty stock cubes, pots or pastes can turn leftover veg into a lovely soup, and a bag of rice or baking potatoes will help you make a meal out of leftover chilli or curry.

While you’re at it, have a rummage in your kitchen for reusable airtight containers that will give you an easy way to freeze leftovers and put them in an easy to access cupboard or drawer. (Top tip: keep hold of those plastic containers from any takeaways, they’re great to reuse for this). Having portions of leftover meals to hand in the freezer will save money on future shops by turning excess food into homemade ‘ready meals’.

Love Food Hate Waste aims to raise awareness of the need to reduce food waste and help us take action. It shows that by doing some easy practical everyday things in the home we can all waste less food, which will ultimately benefit our purses and the environment too.

Health Update Cllr Christine Bannon, Cabinet Member for Health With temperatures rising and people enjoying our beautiful greenspaces, it’s important to remember that hot weather and strong sun can also be dangerous, so it is really important that we take steps to keep ourselves and those around us (especially those who are vulnerable such as older people and young children) safe by:• Spend time in the shade, particularly between 11am and 3pm when the sun is strongest.

• Wear a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 to protect against UVB and at least 4-star UVA protection and remember to apply 30 minutes before you go out in the sun. Reapply every couple of hours • Ensure children wear a hat or head covering and light, loose-fitting cotton clothes • Ensure there are shaded areas in play areas • Ensure everyone has plenty of cold drinks to keep hydrated, water is best (avoiding caffeine, alcohol or sugary drinks). It is also advisable to eat cold foods, particularly washed salads and fruit with a high-water content • Keep windows that are exposed to the sun closed during the day, and open windows at night when the temperature has dropped.

• Don’t leave babies and young children alone especially in cars or rooms which get very warm, such as conservatories • Ensure that medication is kept below 25oC • Don’t jump into cold water (dams etc) to cool down. Extreme caution should be taken if entering, playing or swimming in open water I also urge our residents to check in on vulnerable friends, family and neighbours to ensure they are keeping safe and have everything they need.

The good weather also means that many of us our planning to eat outside with a picnic or BBQ. There’s some good advice issued by the Food Standards Agency on how to keep our food safe when eating or cooking outdoors – visit www.food.gov.uk.

I hope everyone has a fun and safe time enjoying the summer sun over the coming weeks.

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Fancy a ramble?

Liverpool Catholic Ramblers (LCRA) invite new members to join them for Sunday coach rambles in the countryside this Summer.

Walks are available to suit all abilities and coach pick-ups include Liverpool City Centre, Queens Drive/M62 and Warrington B&Q. Future walks 10 July – Beddgelert Snowdonia 24 July – Keswick (Lake district) For more information call Will on 0151 486 6541, or visit www.liverpoolcatholicramblers.com or facebook (LCRA)

United by Land This summer, renowned land artist James Brunt is coming to Knowsley to create a number of land art installations.

James along with several other accomplished land artists will descend on the borough in August to work with local people and communities on a number of outdoor installations.

Dates and locations for United by Land community events and workshops are taking place as follows:Mill Dam Park Tuesday 16 August and Wednesday 17 August 10am – 4pm each day. Drop in at any time and help transform the park with Summer inspired artworks.

Halewood Park Sunday 28 August and Monday 29 August 10am – 4pm each day. Join artists James Brunt, Julia Brooklyn and Richard Shilling as they create new work in a stunning woodland environment.

Stadt Moers Park Friday 16 September and Saturday 17 September 10am – 4pm each day. Help artists James Brunt, Julia Brooklyn and Richard Shilling create a new temporary piece of work.

Bowring Park Saturday 24 September and Sunday 25 September 10am – 4pm each day. A weekend of creative engagement inspired by the Autumnal colour provided by leaves.

GOODS VEHICLE OPERATOR’S LICENCE

PUBLIC NOTICES To advertise Tel: 0151 706 7411 KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) (VARIOUS ROADS) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING TRAFFIC REGULATION) ORDER 2022 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to facilitate maintenance 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) M62 junction 5 eastbound on slip, Roby – for its entire length.

Closed on 11 June 2022 and 20 August 2022 ii) M62 junction 6 westbound on slip, Roby – for its entire length.

Closed on 12 June 2022 and 21 August 2022 iii) Speke Boulevard Jaguar Land Rover factory entry/exit westbound slip road, Halewood – for its entire length. Closed on 2 July 2022 and 17 September 2022 The diversion route for vehicles affected by the M62 junction 5 eastbound on slip, Roby Road closure is via Roby Road, Tarbock Road, Cronton Road.

The diversion route for vehicles affected by the M62 junction 6 westbound on slip, Roby Road closure is via Cronton Road, Tarbock Road, Roby Road.

No diversion route available for Speke Boulevard Jaguar Land Rover factory entry/exit westbound slip road, Halewood Road closure.

It is anticipated that the works will take place from Saturday 11 June 2022 to Saturday 17 September 2022.

The Order came into force on Saturday 11 June and will have a maximum duration of 18 months.

Dated 24 June 2022 Mike Harden Chief Executive

KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) (SCHOOL LANE, PRESCOT) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING TRAFFIC REGULATION) ORDER 2022 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to facilitate enabling 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) School Lane, Prescot – From its junction with Randles Farm Interchange one way slip road headed eastbound to its junction with School Lane. Closed from 13 June 2022 to 2 September 2022 ii) School Lane, Prescot – From its junction with School Lane to its junction with Knowsley refuelling station one way headed eastbound. Closed from 13 June 2022 to 2 September 2022 The diversion route for vehicles affected by the School Lane, Prescot road closure is via Moorgate Road South, East Lancashire Road, Ormskirk Road, Knowsley Lane, School Lane.

It is anticipated that the works will take place from Monday 13 June 2022 to Friday 2 September 2022.

The Order came into force on Monday 23 May and will have a maximum duration of 18 months.

Dated 24 June 2022 Mike Harden Chief Executive

NOTICE OF PLANNING DECISION TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE) (ENGLAND) ORDER 2015 (AS AMENDED) NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 29 & 30 OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION ACCOMPANIED BY AN ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT) REGULATIONS 2017 Notice is hereby given that the following Planning Application has been determined by the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley: Application No: 22/00168/FUL Site: Land Bounded By Headbolt Lane And Amenity Open Space Including The Existing Rail Line Running Between Kirkby (Adjacent Lingtree Road) And Headbolt Lane (Adjacent Limetree Road) And Associated Land To The North And South Of The Rail Line Proposal: APPLICATION TO VARY CONDITION NO2 (APPROVED PLANS) ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 21/00563/FUL WHICH APPROVED A NEW RAILWAY STATION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS. THE CHANGES SOUGHT ARE (i) AMENDMENTS TO THE SHAPE AND LAYOUT OF THE CAR PARK AND LANDSCAPING, (ii) CHANGES TO THE PROPOSED LEVELS (iii) THE ERECTION OF A SUBSTATION ADJACENT TO HEADBOLT LANE (iv) THE REMOVAL OF A SUBSTATION ADJACENT TO THE RAILWAY LINE (v) THE ERECTION OF A PRINCIPAL SUPPLY POINT AND RELOCATABLE EQUIPMENT BUILDING AND (vi) THE SHIFT OF THE NEW STATIONS PLATFORM BY 20M TO THE WEST. Summary of Decision: The notice is to inform that the above planning application, which was the subject of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), has been granted planning permission by Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council under delegated authority on the 8th June 2022 and the decision notice issued.

Members of the public may inspect copies of the decision notice and conditions, the legal agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the Planning Committee Report using Knowsley Council’s Public Access site at https://planapp.knowsley.gov.uk/online-applications/ quoting the above reference number.

The delegated report sets out the main considerations and reasons for the decisions and the public consultations responses together with assessing the significant effects of the development on the environment, the mitigation measures and conditions (including monitoring) to the likely significant effects on the environment.

The validity of the Council’s decision can be challenged by application to the Courts for Judicial Review. Further advice about making a High Court Challenge can be obtained from the Administrative Court Office at: The Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London, WC2A 2LL (Tel: 02079476655 / Website: www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals/planning-court ) M Harden - Chief Executive DATE OF NOTICE: 24th June 2022

To advertise Tel: 0151 706 7411

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to facilitate an essential railway bridge replacement 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) County Road, Kirkby – Between its junction with Headbolt lane to its junction with St Kevin’s Drive ii) County Road – Service Road, Kirkby – from a point 200 metres northwest of its junction with Melling Drive to its end point.

The diversion route for vehicles affected by the County Road closure will be Bank Lane, Prescot Road, Cunscough Lane, Liverpool Road, Ormskirk Road, Rainford Road, M58 Junction 3 To Junction 4 On Slip, Rainford Bypass, Mossborough Road, East Lancashire Road, Coopers Lane, South Boundary Road, County Road and vice versa. Additionally, no diversion route available for the Closure of County Road, service road, therefore access will be maintained.

It is anticipated that the works will take place from Saturday 23 July 2022 to Tuesday 30 August 2022.

The Order came into force on Saturday 23 July 2022 and will have a maximum duration of 18 months.

Dated 6 April 2022 Mike Harden Chief Executive

PUBLIC NOTICE KNOWSLEY TOWN COUNCIL Report of the Independent Remuneration Panel (2022) Knowsley Town Council has received a copy of the report of the Independent Remuneration Panel in respect of the payment of Parish Basic Allowance and Chairman’s Allowance.

The Panel noted that Town Councils may resolve to pay their members an allowance known as Parish Basic Allowance. The Panel acknowledged that Town Councils may also pay a Chairman’s Allowance under existing Regulations.

Conclusion of the Panel No Parish Basic Allowance be payable during the financial year 2022/2023. Reasonable out of pocket expenses for travel and subsistence be reimbursed in respect of duties and meetings covered by the relevant regulations.

Knowsley Town Council having regard to the Panel’s report on allowances, noted the conclusions of the Panel and RESOLVED to pay members a Basic Members’ Allowance of £846 per year and a Chairman’s Allowance of £1,000 per year.

Copies of the Panel’s report are available for inspection by arrangement at: Knowsley Town Council Office, Bob Whiley Community Centre, Shop Road, Knowsley Village, Merseyside.

L34 0HD Contact: Heather Weightman – Clerk of the Council on 0151 548 4545

KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) (VARIOUS ROADS) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING TRAFFIC REGULATION) ORDER 2022 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to facilitate essential carriageway 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) Central Avenue, Prescot – For its entirety – Closed on Monday 13 June 2022 to Friday 17 June 2022. ii) Preston Avenue, Prescot – From its junction with South Avenue for a distance of 76 metres in a Southerly Direction. Closed on Tuesday 14 June 2022 to Friday 17 June 2022. iii) South Avenue, Prescot – From its junction with Manchester Road to its junction with Wood Lane - Closed on Friday 17 June 2022 to Tuesday 5 July 2022.

The diversion route for vehicles affected by the South Avenue, Prescot road closure is via Manchester Road and Vice Versa.

No diversion route available for Preston Avenue, Prescot access will be maintained.

NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 15(4) OR (5) OR ARTICLE 16 OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION OF THE TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE) (ENGLAND) ORDER 2015 (AS AMENDED) PLANNING (LISTED BUILDING & CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 (AS AMENDED) Notice is hereby given that the following Planning Applications have been submitted to the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley:

KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) (COUNTY ROAD, KIRKBY) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING TRAFFIC REGULATION) ORDER 2022

UK Renewable Fuels Ltd of Unit 1, Acornfield Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Knowsley, L33 7SX is applying to change their existing license to keep an extra 4 goods vehicles and 2 trailers at the operating centre at Unit 1, Acornfield Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, L33 7SX. Owners or occupiers of land (including buildings) near the operating centre(s) who believe that their use or enjoyment of that land would be affected, should make written representations to the Traffic Commissioner at Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane, Leeds, LS9 6NF, stating their reasons, within 21 days of this notice.

Representors must at the same time send a copy of their representations to the applicant at the address given at the top of this notice. A Guide to Making Representations is available from the Traffic Commissioner’s office.”

22/00263/FUL by Alderley Holdings Ltd at Land Adjacent Greenhill, The Orchard, Huyton - ERECTION OF A PART TWO STOREY/PART THREE STOREY APARTMENT BLOCK FOR OVER 55'S COMPRISING OF 40 NO. APARTMENTS WITH JULIETTE BALCONIES AND COMMUNAL AREAS TOGETHER WITH VEHICULAR ACCESS, CAR PARKING AND OTHER ASSOCIATED WORKS. Reason for advertising: Development within a Conservation Area.

22/00366/FUL by Shakespeare North Playhouse Trust at Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prospero Place, Prescot - VARIATION OF CONDITION 8 (PART A AND C) OF PLANNING PERMISSION 20/00411/FUL TO ALLOW FOR CHANGES TO PERMITTED OPERATIONAL HOURS TO 07:00 TO 24:00 ON ANY DAY AND UNTIL 01:00 FOR A MAXIMUM OF 12 DAYS PER YEAR; AND CHANGES TO THE PERMITTED HOURS FOR DELIVERIES/REMOVALS (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO REFUSE COLLECTION) TO 07:30 TO 24:00 ON ANY DAY AND UNTIL 01:00 FOR A MAXIMUM OF 12 DAYS PER YEAR).

Reason for advertising: Major development within a Conservation Area.

Members of the public may view the application online using Public Access at https://planapp.knowsley.gov.uk/online-applications/. Anyone who wishes to make representations about an application should write to the Council at Regeneration & Economic Development Department, Municipal Buildings, PO Box 21, Archway Road, Huyton, L36 9YU or online via the above website within 21 days of the date of this publication.

You can follow the application’s progress, find out if it is to be heard by planning committee, and be informed about the decision by using the ‘track’ option when viewing the application through the above link on our web site. 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/makea-planning-application/speaking-at-planning-committee M Harden - Chief Executive DATE OF NOTICE: 24th June 2022

No diversion route available for Central Avenue, Prescot access will be maintained.

It is anticipated that the works will take place from Monday 13 June 2022 to Tuesday 5 July 2022.

The Order came into force on Monday 13 June 2022 and will have a maximum duration of 18 months.

Dated: 17 June 2022 Mike Harden Chief Executive

KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) (GREENSBRIDGE LANE , HALEWOOD) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING TRAFFIC REGULATION) ORDER 2022 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to facilitate essential connections work for Halewood housing development (“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) Greensbridge Lane, Halewood – from its junction with Lower Road to its junction with the circulatory carriageway of Greensbridge Lane.

The diversion route for vehicles affected by the Greensbridge Lane road closure is via Greensbridge Lane, Church Road, Lydiate Lane, Halewood Road, Belle Vale Road, Childwall Valley Road, Caldway Drive, Netherley Road, Greensbridge Lane and Vice Versa.

It is anticipated that the works will take place from Monday 25 July 2022 to Friday 2 September 2022.

The Order will come into force on Monday 25 July 2022 and will have a maximum duration of 18 months.

Dated 21 June 2022 Mike Harden Chief Executive

16 July 2022

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Preparations under way for new season at Cables

By Richard Tigwell Preparations are now well underway for the 2022-2023 season at Prescot Cables as the club looks to kick on from the relative success of the second half of the previous season.

Pre-season training will commence from June 28 with the bulk of the squad from last season returning for another crack this season.

Striker Sam O’Halleron has left, albeit temporarily, having signed a deal with an Australian club which will see him play until the end of the season in September, before returning to Cables.

The club have also announced a restructuring of its reserve team organisation. Manager Jonny Sproson has left, sighting personal reasons, while Stephen Speed will take over as manager.

Stephen is highly experienced within the game having managed both in the UK and abroad.

Away from the pitch, changes continue apace, the club were delighted to agree a deal with local business Russell Roofing that will see them sponsor both the stadium and the first team shirts for the forthcoming season.

The ground will be renamed The Joseph Russell Stadium as part of the deal, named after Russell Roofing owner, Carl Russell’s father.

The club are also delighted to have signed a three year contract with kit manufacturers Hope&Glory that will see the Oldham based

company supplying Cables kit, training and travel wear for the next three years.

When the 20222023 kit was launched on June 3, preorders went through the roof as fans scrambled to buy the bespoke garments that celebrate the clubs heritage as well as the exciting new Shakespeare Theatre era that we are embarking upon as a town.

The new kits can be seen below.

Ticket price have also been confirmed for the new season. Due to the cost of living crisis, the club was faced with no alternative but to increase prices across the spectrum with £2 being added to all price brackets. Standard matchday entry will now be: Adults £10, Concessions £6, Children U’16 £3.

We have however been able to offer ‘footy for a fiver’ during pre-season. With fans paying no more than £5 to watch Cables take on the likes of Fleetwood, Wigan Athletic and Lower Breck during July and early August. More details of Pre-season can be found online at www.prescotcablesafc.com

Knowsley route for the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay revealed Knowsley Council has announced the route that the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will take when it visits the Borough this summer.

Having undertaken an epic journey across all 72 countries in the Commonwealth, the Queen’s Baton Relay is set to travel the length and breadth of England before culminating at the opening ceremony for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games on 28 July 2022.

On Sunday 17 July, the Queen’s baton will begin the Knowsley leg of its journey at Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park, in Huyton where it will be met by a number of local sporting groups who will be hosting displays and demonstrations.

The baton will them move in a convoy to Knowsley Safari Park, where it will be carried through the Foot Safari before making its way into Prescot Town Centre.

Once in Prescot, The Baton will be carried through the town centre, down Eccleston Street to the newly opened Shakespeare North Playhouse.

Following a short trip through the theatre and performance garden, the Queen’s Baton Relay will conclude its Knowsley journey on Prospero Place with a special ‘End of Day’ celebration.

The Queen’s Baton – which contains a message from The Queen to the Commonwealth – will be carried by a team of batonbearers, each with inspiring backgrounds and stories including those nominated in recognition of their contributions to their local community, whether that be in sport, education, the arts, culture or charity.

Cllr Graham Morgan, leader of Knowsley Council said: “It is such a remarkable honour that Knowsley will play host to the Queen’s Baton Relay this summer. It is bound to bring with it a real sense of excitement and community spirit and we hope to see a fantastic turnout of local people along the route to celebrate this special moment in our year as Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture.”

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