Kirklees Together

What’s On This Summer Across Kirklees

Looking for things to do this summer? You’ve come to the right place! The On Our Doorstep Summer Holiday Guide is packed with fun events, activities and places to explore across Kirklees.
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Connecting Kirklees: Roadworks update for July 2026

Here are some of the planned roadworks due to start in July. For details of all roadworks, head to our Roadworks webpage and view the live maps.
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Have your say on the future of culture in Kirklees

What do you think culture should mean for Kirklees?
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Start-up scheme powers business growth and helps entrepreneurs thrive

Posted on July 16, 2026 by EliseKirklees

A start-up scheme supporting new businesses and entrepreneurs by helping them turn their ideas into reality is back after a successful first year.

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New Leader Elected for Kirklees Council

Posted on July 15, 2026 by elisakirklees

Cllr Sarah Wood (Reform UK) has been elected Leader of Kirklees Council at a meeting of all councillors held this evening (Wednesday 15 July 2026) at Huddersfield Town Hall. Cllr Wood was elected after securing a majority of votes cast by councillors at the meeting. The election follows two previous meetings where no candidate for the leadership of the council