Championing reading in lockdown leads to award nomination for Kirklees librarian
Kirklees Libraries continues its award-winning streak with yet another nomination for one of its staff.
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You might see a gritter in summer and here’s why…
We are expecting some hot weather over the next few weeks, with air temperatures rising! With this in mind, our gritters might need to come out – so we’d like to give you a heads-up, so you don’t wonder what they’re up to…
Read moreInfection rates continuing to rise in line with rest of country
Kirklees’ Covid-19 infection rate has increased by 36 per cent over the last week in line with a trend being seen across the country. Hospital admissions remain relatively low, but have increased over the last week – with numbers now highest amongst the 20-39 age group. With all Covid-19 restrictions due to lift on Monday 19 July, we’re urging everyone
Read moreKirklees councillors debate Transpennine rail upgrade
At its formal Council Meeting tonight (14 July 2021), Kirklees councillors debated their response to Network Rail’s transformative Transpennine Route Upgrade. The multi-billion pound programme will improve rail connectivity between Kirklees and the rest of the North of England. The plan, which is welcomed by Kirklees Council, would see extensive works being carried out on an eight-mile section of the
Read moreGrowing Great Places – Community Crowdfunding For Kirklees
Could you back an idea to make your local place even better? We’re supporting citizens and community organisations across Kirklees to get great ideas off the ground through crowdfunding.
Read moreCOVID-19 infections continue to rise in Kirklees as restrictions set to ease
The rate of COVID-19 infections in Kirklees has risen by 61% over the past week with over 1100 new cases recorded over the seven-day period. Despite the increase, the borough retains the lowest infection rate in West Yorkshire and its rate is now in line with the England average.
Read moreFree Covid-19 lateral flow tests at mobile collection point
You can get regular COVID-19 lateral flow tests if you don’t have symptoms to help stop the spread of the virus and protect your family and community.
If you are showing COVID-19 symptoms, you should book a PCR test.
Read moreInfection rates rising in line with rest of country
Kirklees’ Covid-19 infection rate has increased by 37 per cent over the last week in line with a trend being seen across the country. Hospital admissions remain relatively low but have increased over the last week.
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