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We're spending £4.2 million to resurface 38 roads between November 2026 and March 2027. The roads were chosen after our yearly survey of every road in Knowmoor, and from the potholes people reported to us.

The work includes Station Road and Market Street in Knowmoor town centre, Quarry Road in Highfold, and Moor Road in Brackenmoor.

What it means for you

Most roads will be closed for 1 or 2 nights while the work is done, between 7pm and 6am. We'll deliver a letter to every home on the road at least 2 weeks before. You'll still be able to get to your home, but you may not be able to park on the street.

Check roadworks and road closures for the dates for each road.

Report a pothole

If you see a pothole or a damaged pavement, report it to us. We make dangerous problems safe within 24 hours.

Photo: Resurfacing Cumberland Road by Anthony O'Neil, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Highfold recycling centre on Quarry Road has reopened after 8 weeks of improvement work.

The centre now has a one-way route through the site, more containers so you can drive up to each one, and space for 20 more cars, which should cut queues at weekends.

New reuse shop

A new reuse shop sells furniture, bikes, toys and garden tools that people have brought to the centre, at low prices. It's run with Knowmoor Furniture Project, a local charity, and the money goes back into the charity's work. The shop is open Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm.

You can leave items in good condition at the reuse container by the entrance.

Opening times

Find opening times and what you can take on our recycling centres page.

Photo: Pittenweem local authority recycling centre by Bill Kasman, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

If your child was born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016, they'll start secondary school in September 2027. You must apply for a place by Saturday 31 October 2026.

Last year, 94% of children in Knowmoor got their first choice. Families who applied late were much less likely to get a school they wanted.

How to apply

You can list up to 5 schools. Listing more schools does not reduce your chance of getting your first choice.

Apply for a school place

We'll email you with your offer on 1 March 2027.

Primary school places

Applications for reception places in September 2027 are open now, for children born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023. The deadline is 15 January 2027.

Photo: Classroom, Ark Brunel Primary Academy by David Hawgood, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.