Huyton Area Board Allocation

KHT area board allocation fund has recently been used to support a peace garden for local school children. Knowsley Hey School in Huyton, has over 1000 pupils, around 90% of whom live in the Knowsley area. The school have recognised that not all pupils feel comfortable in large numbers in the playground, so have developed a quiet area in which people can have their lunch. The garden has proven extremely popular at break times and has since had extra seating and plants and shrubs. Such has been its success, that it now being considered by other schools within the Knowsley area.

Mosscroft Community Association was recently allocated over £1500 to assist with multicultural activities, which will improve the quality of life for the community of Mosscroft. The money will be used to fund workshops, supplying art and craft materials to produce posters, which will be used to promote understanding of other cultures.

Roby Community Centre recently received over £2,000 of area board funding to provide sporting activities for young people in the local community. The centre serves residents within a one and a half mile radius and weekly activities will be used to promote healthy lifestyles, improve fitness, self esteem and promote teamwork.

Area board funding was recently used to provide additional security to homes in Tiverton Close, Taunton Road, The Crescent and Wood Lane in Huyton. There have been some problems in recent years with young people migrating to the area and acting in an anti-social manner. Improved re-enforced security doors will complement the new railings, front walls and security lighting fitted recently to prevent youths from entering the flats and congregating in the communal areas.