Results have now been declared for all 23 wards in the Kirklees election held on Thursday 7 May 2026. No single party has secured a majority of seats and Kirklees Council remains in No Overall Control. The composition of the council is as follows (compared to the composition of the council before the election): Reform: 29 seats [+29] Independent and
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Improvements to the transport network, travel and accessibility in Dewsbury town centre gets underway next month.
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Kyle’s journey into employment at Cedar Court Hotel is an example of how inclusive employers and REAL employment working together can change lives and shape futures.
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Could you help to change lives by fostering a child or young person? It’s a life changing experience for everyone involved.
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A new mobile cervical screening unit piloted across Kirklees has been welcomed by residents, with hundreds engaging with the initiative both online and in person.
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Kirklees will take centre stage in cycling history in summer 2027 when the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift passes through the district as part of its first ever visit to Britain.
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Plans to revitalise the historic Huddersfield market and secure its future for generations to come have been approved by Kirklees Council’s Planning Committee at its meeting on Thursday 16 April.
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Families across Kirklees are welcoming the news as this year’s primary junior and middle school place offers are confirmed.
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