The government has today (27 November 2021) announced extra precautions to tackle the Omicron variant. The new measures affect residents in Kirklees: Face coverings are to be made compulsory on public transport and in shops. Contacts of people who have tested positive for the omicon variant will now need to isolate. Extra restrictions and testing for anyone travelling to the UK. Further
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As part of Get Online Week, we are encouraging people around Kirklees who do have digital skills to offer support to those who are digitally excluded.
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What is Get Online Week? Get Online Week is a digital inclusion campaign to support people who don’t have the access or knowledge to experience the benefits of the internet and digital technologies. A lack of digital skills and access can have a huge negative impact on a person’s life, including poorer health outcomes, increased loneliness and social isolation. Over
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Over the next week, Huddersfield town centre will be a hive of history-inspired activity for the annual Heritage Open Days festival! What is it? The festival is a national event aimed at celebrating our fantastic history and culture. Every activity is free to take part in. This year, many local activities are being put on as part of the Huddersfield
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Sub-zero temperatures along with snow and rain create the perfect mix of conditions for an increase in potholes. This is something that we anticipate and deal with every winter. The weather conditions over the last month has meant that new potholes have appeared in higher numbers than in past winters. We have committed extra resources in order to repair the
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We are expecting some snow over the weekend and into early next week. We are getting prepared and you should too. Please plan your journeys and only travel if it is essential. Keeping roads open where possible We have plans in place to make sure we have the best chance of being able to keep the main roads open for
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Electric vehicle use within Kirklees underpins our plans for both the Climate Emergency and air quality improvements. We are currently partnered with the other four West Yorkshire Authorities and West Yorkshire Combined Authority on the delivery of the strategic taxi and public rapid charging network. Across 17 sites, we have installed 12 chargers, have a further five planned installations and
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A partnership between a local charity and the council has led to the installation of cycle and scooter storage racks in local schools. The storage racks will make it possible for more children to travel to school by bike or on their push scooter and it’s all thanks to fundraising in memory of Mackenzie Mellor who sadly passed away in
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