Kirklees Pride 2020
LGBT+ pride events will look and feel very different this year due to Covid-19 and social distancing restrictions, but there are plenty of fun online activities for people to get involved with.
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Kirklees fostering encourage the LGBT community to discover more about fostering
As part of the #KirkleesPride2020 activities people from the LGBT community are being encouraged to think about becoming foster carers.
Read moreSupporting looked after children in Kirklees through lockdown
A group of dedicated volunteers in Kirklees are going the extra mile to support our most vulnerable children.
Read moreKeeping children safe online during lockdown
Find support and advice on keeping your children safe online during lockdown
Read more‘Bobby’ – teaching young people across Kirklees about child exploitation
Bobby’, the educational performance that teaches young people across Kirklees about child exploitation, county lines drug trafficking*, knife crime and domestic violence.
Read moreAwarding our inspiring young employees
Four of our young employees have received special awards celebrating their commitment, innovation and ambition in helping Kirklees Council deliver high-quality services for local residents and communities. On Wednesday 5 February at University of Huddersfield, four of the brightest sparks in our organisation were awarded with Young Employee Awards. The event, hosted by Andy Mycock from University of Huddersfield, celebrated
Read moreWalking the walk with the Detached Youth Work Team
“Straight away I got offered a ‘fist pump’ and the first thing they said was, ‘you’re new, we haven’t seen you before’.” Last week, Carol Gilchrist, Head of Communities at Kirklees Council, joined the Detached Youth Work Team on the streets of Kirklees to speak to young people – here’s what she had to say about the experience… “I qualified
Read moreKirklees partners celebrate achievements
Kirklees organisations gathered to celebrate their achievements at an event in Dewsbury.
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