Kirklees’ COVID-19 infection rates are continuing to fall, but as we head into the festive period, we risk them rising quickly again if we don’t remain vigilant, warns the council’s director of public health.
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NHS North Kirklees and NHS Greater Huddersfield Clinical Commissioning Groups are planning to merge and create a single clinical commissioning group for Kirklees from April 2021. As part of the process, the CCGs are inviting views from local patients, public and stakeholders. Feedback will be used to inform and support the setting up of the new organisation. How can I
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Kate France who set up the charity ‘Uniform Exchange’ has been recognised by the Prime Minister as part of the ‘Points of Light’ award. The Uniform Exchange, which was set up in 2011, aims to encourage the people of Kirklees to recycle and donate old school uniform items rather than putting them in the bin. Kate and her team of
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Businesses affected by the Covid-19 restrictions can now apply for financial grants through Kirklees Council’s website.
The Government have launched four new grant schemes to help those businesses that continue to be the most severely impacted by restricted socialising and national lockdown measures.
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The funding forms part of the £10.053 million the West Yorkshire Combined Authority has received from the Government’s Active Travel Fund, to create more space for people to travel by bike and on foot, while easing the pressure on public transport and relieving congestion.
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Kirklees Council could step in to fund free school meals during future school holidays with an investment of over £1.1million.
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The final event of this year’s Black History Month celebrations in Kirklees was the launch of a Windrush Anniversary Garden in Springwood.
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A hairdresser in Oakenshaw has been given a £1,000 fine after refusing to close in line with national lockdown rules.
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