We have invested over £1.8 million pounds to secure a dedicated fleet of modern gritters, saving over £400k in rental costs each year. Now we want you to name them! We are inviting residents to help vote on names for our brand-new fleet of gritters set to hit Kirklees’ roads this winter. Primary schools across Kirklees submitted their favourite winter-themed
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Have a safe and enjoyable time this Bonfire Night. Check-out the firework safety code in this article if you’re setting up any fireworks or sparklers!
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Earlier this year, residents shared their views on rail improvements between Huddersfield and Standedge.
Now, Network Rail are inviting residents to give feedback again as they unveil updated plans for the next phase of upgrades, including improvements to Slaithwaite and Marsden Railway Stations.
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Kirklees libraries are bringing the story of one of the world’s most celebrated authors, the ‘Queen of Crime’ Agatha Christie to Our Cultural Heart.
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Investment through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) has helped deliver a range of improvements across Kirklees, supporting town and local centres and helping to create spaces that people can enjoy for years to come.
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Fewer households are now living in temporary accommodation in Kirklees, with significant progress made to reduce the number of families with children needing to stay in bed and breakfast accommodation.
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The Mayor of Kirklees, Councillor Karen Allison, received the first poppy in Huddersfield as the Royal British Legion launched its 2026 Remembrance campaign.
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Kirklees will play a key role in one of the biggest events in women’s sport when the Tour de France Femmes passes through the district as part of its first-ever visit to Britain in 2027.
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