Explore your career options at the Kirklees apprenticeship event 2026
Join us to discover local apprenticeship opportunities at the Kirklees Apprenticeship Event 2026.
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Extra support for vulnerable pupils officially opened in Kirklees
Superb new facilities to support children with additional needs have been officially opened in Kirklees.
Read moreWe have been recognised for our climate action
For a third-year running, we have been awarded an ‘A’ from CDP for climate action.
Read moreThe Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated
Due to the cold weather, the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated, which means we are currently offering rough sleepers in Kirklees a warm bed for the night. The protocol is an additional ‘safety net’ for those in danger of rough sleeping.
Read moreKirklees Council approve plans to transform Transport in West Yorkshire
Kirklees Councillors approved the proposals to invest in a transport system that will make it easier, more affordable and greener to travel around West Yorkshire.
Read moreArt On Your Doorstep: The National Gallery arrives in Kirklees
We are delighted to announce that Oakwell Hall and Country Park in Birstall has been chosen as a host of the nationwide art exhibition, The National Gallery: Art On Your Doorstep.
Read moreKirklees communities invited to help their place become a Town of Culture
Community groups across Kirklees are being invited to put forward an expression of interest to become a ‘Town of Culture’ in 2028.
Read moreBuilding on Huddersfield Market’s success and securing its long-term future
Huddersfield has been a market town since Anglo-Saxon times, and the beautiful market building has stood on Brook Street, since the late 1800s, initially used as a wholesale market.
While Saturdays remain a highlight for Huddersfield Market, the historic building also has an important role to play throughout the week. The proposed improvements focus on helping the market become a more consistently popular and welcoming destination as part of the wider Huddersfield Blueprint.