In her first act as Leader of Kirklees Council, Councillor Sarah Wood (Reform UK) has appointed a new Cabinet to lead the authority. The Cabinet is the council’s main decision-making body, made up of councillors appointed by the Leader to oversee major service areas and make decisions on the council’s priorities, policies and spending. The appointments mark the beginning of
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Kirklees Council’s Annual Council Meeting continued on Wednesday 28 May after being adjourned on 20 May. No candidate for Leader of the Council was able to achieve a majority of votes cast at tonight’s meeting. The council’s Constitution sets out what happens in these circumstances. The Chief Executive will temporarily take the decisions necessary to maintain the safe and lawful
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Councillor Karen Allison has been appointed as the new Mayor of Kirklees for 2026/27, following today’s Annual Council meeting. The appointment was made during the council’s Annual Meeting, commonly known as “Mayor Making”, where councillors formally confirm the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the year ahead. The ceremony marks an important moment in the civic calendar and reflects the council’s
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Kirklees is set for a summer of exciting, community‑driven events thanks to new funding from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. We have launched a new grant programme offering funding for creative projects that help local communities connect with culture, creativity and the natural environment. The Seasons of Culture – Nature fund will support cultural activities taking place across Kirklees throughout
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Our plans for a new sports and leisure centre to serve Dewsbury and Batley have taken a major step forward. At last week’s Budget Council Meeting (Wed 25 Feb 2026), we secured £35m to build the new centre. With funding now in place, we have moved to the next phase — working with leisure and health experts to shape the centre’s
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Dewsbury Library will open in its new home in the heart of the town centre on 16 February 2026. Where is Dewsbury Library moving to? The library hub is relocating from its current location on Railway Street to the Walsh Building, right next to the Town Hall. Together, these two landmark buildings will frame a revitalised public space designed to
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There are lots of ways to stay connected to the council, whether that is to keep up to date on the latest news, share your views on what we are doing or to get help to resolve a problem. Below are the channels you can contact us through: Social Media Facebook NextDoor Instagram LinkedIn TikTok E-bulletins Whether you want a
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Kirklees Council is looking to develop suitable land in the Dewsbury area for a new multi-faith cemetery. The information below aims to help you understand how and why the council is doing this work.
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