School term dates set for 2021/22
Term dates for Kirklees community and voluntary controlled schools have been agreed for 2021/22.
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Remembering Srebrenica on the 25th anniversary
Due to the coronavirus outbreak this year’s Kirklees Council event to remember the tragic genocide of 1995 cannot take place in person and we have moved our message online. The video below contains messages from local figures reflecting on the events of 1995 and their ramifications today and, by way of a formal act of remembrance, a short prayer by
Read moreCheck your post, don’t lose your vote
At some point over the next few weeks, you will receive an important letter from Kirklees Council in the post. This is the annual household canvass form, which is sent to ensure that we can keep the electoral register up to date. This form helps us to identify any residents who are not yet registered to vote so that they can be encouraged to register. The letter
Read morePoetry, fancy dress and illustrations – literary adventures with Kirklees Libraries
Kirklees Libraries will be launching an exciting online reading development programme for children in Kirklees next week. What’s it all about? Library Adventures Live! will be the start of a fantastic programme aimed at encouraging more children to read for pleasure which will help with their long term literacy skills. There will be authors reading from their work; illustrators running
Read moreAre you eligible for free school meals?
Families who may be eligible for free school meal vouchers over the school summer holidays are being encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The vast majority of schools break up on Friday July 17th and children who qualify for free school meals are entitled to a voucher worth £15 per week for the holidays, making a total of £105.
Read moreWe will re-open our sports and play areas from the 4 July
We’re taking a measured approach to reopening services, with safety being their priority. In line with the further easing of lockdown, they have let local sports clubs know that grounds will be available for practice in line with the latest government legislation. They will begin the process of mowing pitches for practice over the coming weeks. All bowling greens, croquet
Read moreFunding boost from council will see more bobbies on the beat in town centres
We will fund the positions of five police officers who will work across Huddersfield and Dewsbury Town Centres starting from 1st July 2020.
Read moreWe’re giving even more support to local foster families
We have set up a new scheme to give even better help to foster families and the children in their care.
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