News & Events

Prescot Town Council have been proactive in delivering a temporary support scheme for those following government guidance to self isolate and are in need of basic provisions as a result of doing so. We have now agreed to support Whiston also with our scheme.

If you have lost your income temporarily (zero hrs or agency jobs) as a result of Government Directive Self Isolating and you live in the township of Prescot or Whiston (so if you pay your precept to either Town Council) you can apply for a ‘Basic Box’ of foodstuffs to support you during the 2 week isolation period, to be delivered by our volunteers to your home. Please ring the Knowsley Support Line on 0800 073 0043 to request help and they will pass your request on to the Town Council.

However a more permanent solution is being developed by Knowsley MBC which Prescot Town Council are expecting to merge with.

In the meantime, anyone needing support can call freephone 0800 073 0043 from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and 10am to 2pm at weekends.

? If you live in Knowsley and cannot afford food please call: 0151 538 8243 or you can email foodbankteam@big-help.info

Foodbanks and Foodclubs are open as usual….

? Monday ? Huyton & Kirkby⏰ 12 noon to 2.pm: St George’s Church. 46 Primrose Dr, Huyton, L36 8DW

⏰ 12 noon to 2pm: St Andrews Church, Highfield, Tower Hill, Kirkby L33 1ZF

? Tuesday ? Kirkby

⏰ 12 noon to 2pm: Pride Centre, 2 Simonswood Lane, Kirkby, L33 5YP

? Wednesday

? Stockbridge Village & Prescot

⏰ 12 to 2pm: The Community Hub, The Croft, Stockbridge Village, L28 1NR

⏰ 12 noon to 2pm: Salvation Army, Prescot, Warrington Road, L35 5UA

?Thursday

? Huyton

⏰ 12 noon to 2pm: St Dominic’s Church, Southdean Road, Huyton, L14 8UL

?Friday

? Kirkby & Huyton

⏰ 12 noon to 2pm: St Andrews Church, Highfield, Tower Hill, Kirkby L33 1ZF

?Saturday

? Halewood

⏰ 11.00am to 2.00pm: St Mary’s Church, Leathers Lane, Halewood, L26 9TS

For all Knowsley residents here is a link to all the latest information you need to know from Knowsley Council about the Coronavirus (Covid-19).

Anyone needing support can call freephone on 0800 073 0043 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday & 10am to 2pm at weekends.

https://www.knowsleynews.co.uk/coronavirus-what-you-need-to-know/

In accordance with Government Guide to avoid unnecessary gatherings and support effective social distancing Prescot Town Hall will be closed for all public accessible activities with effect from 5:30pm tonight (20th March 2020). This closure will remain in place until government guidance advises otherwise or the building is re-purposed to support the community in other ways.

Staff will continue to work from the building during normal office hours but will observe social distancing protocols if you need to contact the Town Council please do so by phone or email.

The Town Council are also in process of developing a basic food support package for social isolated individuals and families who are financially disadvantaged as a result of their isolation and cannot order food on line. At present we have no stocks of food so if you can donate please contact us and let us know if you can help with donations.

Finally social distancing does not mean you must stay in doors, you can get a breath of fresh air or let the kids blow off some steam at Brown’s Field (KGV Prescot) and Eaton Street Park. Just ensure you follow good practice, keep your distance from others and use hand sanitiser when coming into contact with surfaces others may have touched.

Following Government guidelines on Coronavirus (COVID 19) around avoidance of large gatherings and social distancing it is with deep regret that we must inform you that Prescot Town Hall will be closed to the Public with effect from Friday 20^th March 2020 until further notice.

Following Government guidelines on Coronavirus (COVID 19) around avoidance of large gatherings and social distancing it is with deep regret that we must inform you of Prescot Town Council’s decision to cancel this year’s Prescot Carnival which was due to take place on Sunday 28^th June 2020.

Given the current Government advice there are no plans to re-schedule this year’s event.

-Prescot Loves To Talk will be holding its second annual event on the 19th March between 10 am and 11:15 am.

A packed programme will see four Prescot Primary Schools and Kids in Bloom Nursery engage with local residents and shoppers to ‘get them talking’  

The full programme for the 19th can be seen below.

Eccleston Street Event 19th March 2020

The Town Council are proud to be involved with and provide support for this wonderful project that seeks to engage with all the people of the Town.

Join us for a film screening of “Shakespeare in Love” taking place during the Prescot Elizabethan Fayre on Saturday 2^nd May 2020 at 7.30pm inside the beautiful setting of Prescot Parish Church.

The screening of the film “Shakespeare in Love” will be a special and memorable occasion for all our Elizabethan Fayre visitors and we thought it would be a lovely way to end the day’s celebrations and showcase the magnificent church; Prescot Parish Church, dedicated to St Mary the Blessed Virgin, and recorded in the National Heritage list for England as a designated Grade I listed building with beautiful décor.

The film will begin at 7.30pm and we ask all audience members to arrive at 7pm for refreshments served by our very own Queen Elizabeth I & Sir Walter Raleigh.  Tickets are limited and will be sold on a first come first served basis. There are several ways you can purchase tickets please see below:

• Ticket Price: £5 including refreshment
• You can pop in and collect tickets from any of the venues below:
• Prescot Registrars, located on High Street, between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday
• Poco Bar and Café, located on Eccleston Street between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday (we ask you to be patient if buying tickets from this venue as there may be a queue)
• Jessie and Co, located on Leyland Street between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday
• You can purchase tickets on Event Brite please be aware there is add on  fee if using this method. The link is: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/knowsley-culture-development-amp-events-service-18070476034
• Or call 0151 443 5749 and reserve your ticket. 

Prescot has a rich tradition as a Town with a strong community, sometimes the efforts of particular individuals and groups stand out as being above and beyond that of a usual citizen. These groups and individuals are not always aware of the positive impact they can have, on both individuals and the wider community, and can go largely unsung for their actions.

In order to recognise these individuals and the positive contribution they make to the lives of others, the Town Council operate the Prescot Community Recognition Awards, if you would like to make a nomination please use the form below. Closing date for nominations is 30th April 2020.

Nomination Form template 2020

Prescot Town Council were proud to have hosted Year 6 from Evelyn County Primary yesterday for the launch of  its new Local Democracy Programme.

The Local Democracy Programme was conceived by Cllr Joanne Burke during the last summer holiday period, as a way to increase awareness of local democracy and the role of the Town Council. After a successful pilot the Town Council agreed to role the programme out and extend the opportunity to all of Prescot’s Primary Schools. Existing links with Evelyn CP were used to develop and tailor a programme that would be engaging and informative for the pupils whilst fulfilling the objectives of programme.

The programme includes

The History of Prescot and its various governance arrangements dating back to the middle ages

The Role of the Council

Role of Mayor

Role of Councillors

Role of the Town Clerk

The programme culminates with a mock council meeting presided over by the Mayor were the pupils assume the role of councillors, putting forward their motions to the Council, before finally receiving a certificate of completion from the Mayor.