Knowsley

Knowsley is a metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England. It lies to the east of the city of Liverpool and is part of the Liverpool City Region. The borough was created in 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972 as one of the metropolitan boroughs of Merseyside, largely from areas that had belonged to Lancashire and Cheshire prior to reorganization. Local government is provided by Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, which handles services such as education, housing, planning, and waste collection. The borough is represented in Parliament by MPs serving Knowsley-area constituencies and participates in the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority for strategic transport and economic planning.

Geographically, Knowsley comprises urban centers and rural villages. Its main towns include Huyton, Prescot, Kirkby, and Whiston, with smaller communities and green spaces interspersed. The area supports a mix of housing, retail, light industry, and business parks, with regeneration initiatives aimed at improving housing stock and employment opportunities.

Landmarks and attractions include Knowsley Safari Park, a major wildlife attraction established on the Knowsley Estate, and Knowsley Hall, a historic country house on the estate. Parks such as the Knowsley Estate’s green spaces provide leisure and recreation for residents and visitors.

Education is delivered through a network of primary and secondary schools, with further education and training available in the wider Liverpool City Region. Knowsley is a member of the Liverpool City Region for regional planning and economic development.