Popular Dewsbury playground reopens after makeover
Children and families are seeing the benefits of a major makeover at the popular adventure playground in Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury.
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Award-winning school meals service celebrates National Roast Dinner Day
Thousands of pupils across Kirklees tucked into a traditional roast dinner this National Roast Dinner Day as the council’s award-winning Kirklees Catering Service joined celebrations during National School Meals Week 2026.
Read more£194.5K awarded to community projects supporting healthier working lives across Kirklees
Community organisations across Kirklees are set to deliver innovative projects that help residents overcome barriers to employment after securing funding through the Healthy Working Life Community Grants Programme.
Read moreAdult learning award winners celebrated across Kirklees
Adult learners from across Kirklees came together to celebrate overcoming challenges, gaining new qualifications and transforming their lives at the Kirklees Adult Learning Awards 2026.
Read moreCelebrating the achievements of young people in care
We’ve celebrated the achievements, talents and ambitions of young people in care at our annual Achieve Awards.
The awards bring young people together with staff, supporters and partners for an evening dedicated to their achievements.
Read moreCabinet Approve New Rent and Service Charge Policy
On Tuesday 3 November, Cabinet approved a new Rent and Service Charge Policy for Kirklees Homes and Neighbourhood properties.
Read moreMajor investment for Oakwell Hall as conservation works prepare to get underway
Oakwell Hall will undergo a major programme of conservation and improvement works, backed by more than £1.6 million from Arts Council England. The investment will help protect one of Kirklees’ most treasured historic buildings, preserve its unique character and improve accessibility for future visitors.
Read moreVoting opens to name Kirklees Council’s new fleet of gritter
We have invested over £1.8 million pounds to secure a dedicated fleet of modern gritters, saving over £400k in rental costs each year. Now we want you to name them! We are inviting residents to help vote on names for our brand-new fleet of gritters set to hit Kirklees’ roads this winter. Primary schools across Kirklees submitted their favourite winter-themed
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