Consultation on proposed changes to post-16 transport
We are planning to make some changes to the way eligible post-16 young people with additional needs are helped to access their place of education.
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A huge thanks to Kirklees kinship carers
Carers from across Kirklees were welcomed to a special event celebrating their amazing support for children.
Read moreOur budget position strengthens but tough decisions ahead
At its meeting today (14 November 2023), Kirklees Council’s Cabinet received an update on the authority’s budget. The monitoring show’s our financial position has improved, with our forecast overspend for 2023/24 reducing from £20.3m in July to £16.1m in October.
Read moreApproval of changes to Tree Management Policy
We have recently approved changes to its tree and woodland management policy.
Read moreCabinet have discussed progression of plans for housing growth in Kirklees
Overall, our current programme should deliver more than 2,000 new homes by 2030. Work has already begun to deliver around 800 of these new homes, including two Extra Care schemes which will provide supported housing for older people.
Read moreKirklees is one of new class of 119 global cities named climate action leaders on CDPs 2023 A list
CDP released its results today, with Kirklees being awarded an A – the highest possible score, demonstrating the great strides taken towards the our aim of becoming ‘Net Zero and Climate-Ready by 2038’.
Read moreKirklees Christmas Lights Switch Ons
As Christmas approaches, towns and villages across Kirklees are preparing to brighten up the festive season, and the long, dark nights will soon be illuminated with twinkling lights.
Read moreInteractive sensory table support library users with dementia
People living with dementia now have access to an interactive, accessible sensory table following a donation from the Friends of Birstall Library.
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