We are continuing to support Kirklees schools as they move towards welcoming back more pupils
We are continuing to support local schools to re-open safely when the time is right for their pupils, staff and families.
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Streetbikes donate 22 bikes to NHS staff
Streetbikes are a local charity that supports a positive change to health and wellbeing through cycling. Usually, Streetbikes run mixed ability cycling sessions for all at Spenborough track twice a week. They also recycle bikes that are given to them for people in need and provide community rides and maintenance courses across the district. During the coronavirus pandemic, Streetbikes, with
Read moreWe are set to invest £3.4million in school buildings across the district
Cabinet members have agreed the funding, which will be used to replace and upgrade facilities across at least 25 different primary and secondary schools in Kirklees.
Read moreExtra £4.5m for Kirklees care homes to prevent spread of coronavirus
We will distribute a £4.5m share of funding from the government to tackle the spread of coronavirus in care homes following approval of proposals at cabinet yesterday.
Read moreKirklees urgent appeal for foster parents
During Foster Care Fortnight, we encouraged people from across the district to come forward and consider fostering.
Read moreWe are launching a new coronavirus grant scheme for small businesses
In early June we will launch a new Government grant fund to help more small businesses in Kirklees that have been impacted by Covid-19 but do not qualify for financial support under the existing Government schemes. How much will be available for businesses? Subject to Cabinet approval, the Local Authority Discretionary Grant Fund in Kirklees will provide grants of up
Read moreWe’ve teamed up with local partners to help some of our most vulnerable children & young people celebrate Eid.
Children in care and care leavers will receive special food-based gift packs to mark the end of Ramadan. How are we doing this? We always treat children in care and care leavers on special occasions, such as Christmas, Eid and Hanukkah, but the Covid-19 restrictions have led to a different approach. Instead of inviting the young people out for a
Read moreWe have completed the purchase of Dewsbury’s Arcade building
We have taken our first big step towards delivering our Dewsbury Blueprint vision after completing the purchase of a key town centre building.
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