Knowsley

a unitary authority of NW England, in Merseyside. Pop.: 150 200 (2003 est.). Area: 97 sq. km (38 sq. miles)

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School chiefs faced a backlash over the closure, but said there was not enough demand to sustain A-Level courses, with many Knowsley students studying outside the borough.

A-Levels back on the syllabus for Knowsley pupils; college to re-launch courses

The latest success brings the number of Green Flag parks in Knowsley to 18 -- among the highest on Merseyside, and the second highest number in the North West.

Flags fly for bid to make more parks; Knowsley successful in bid to boost the number of Green Flag parks in the borough

The Knowsley Foundation is a partnership between Knowsley council, Knowsley Community and Voluntary Services, Knowsley Chamber of Commerce and Community Foundation for Merseyside which aims to attract different types of funding and match it to local organisations that support their communities.

pounds 1m target for funding partnership

The final was very nip and tuck with Knowsley dominating possession but Liverpool always looked dangerous on the counter.

Merseyside lays the Foundation for success

Cllr Dave Lonergan, Knowsley's Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Economy and Skills, said: "It has been another really challenging year for business so it was extremely encouraging to hear about some of the ways in which our local businesses have managed to adapt and thrive.

Knowsley Business & Regeneration Awards [...]

A plan showing the open space land the Council proposes to appropriate for planning purposes and (subject to such appropriation) dispose of may be inspected at the offices of Knowsley Council at the Yorkon Building Archway Road Huyton Knowsley Merseyside and at the Council One Stop Shop, The Kirkby Centre, Norwich Way, Kirkby during normal business hours.

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He was suspended from Prescot Town Council for the outburst in reaction to a Knowsley Council cabinet report from last October which recommended leisure facilities in Prescot be closed down.

Councillor suspended for calling council staff 'Nazis'

North West director of education watchdog, Ofsted, Christopher Russell, said the education system in Knowsley "has already failed a generation" and "is set to continue for yet another generation".

We don't give up on kids, insists Knowsley chief; COUNCIL LEADER HITS BACK OVER SCHOOLS CRITICISM

But Knowsley saw a 5.3% drop in the number of claimants - equating to 321 people.

Knowsley leading the way in the battle against joblessness

Mrs Morgan said: "There are places like Knowsley where only 38% of students get five good GCSEs.

Knowsley teaching system 'unfair on GCSE students' experienced teachers will be brought in to improve schools

Knowsley Council in partnership with Fairtrade Knowsley, the local Fairtrade steering group, is working towards becoming a Fairtrade Borough.