English Tourism Week 2024
To mark English Tourism Week in 2024, we are delighted to share some of the top events and food & drink from across the borough and beyond.
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A good night’s sleep with help from Social Prescribing
It’s Social Prescribing Day and we’re sharing Tracy’s story to highlight the great work our team does with GP practices across Kirklees.
Read moreKirklees residents save £678k in food shopping with The Bread and Butter Thing
So far, The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) in Kirklees has saved residents a total of £678,600.00. TBBT works with factories and supermarket supply chains to save food from landfill and helps people save money on their food shop.
Read moreExpansion to go ahead for Kirklees special school
A Kirklees special school will increase its numbers so it can accommodate more children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Read moreCabinet approve redesign of short break and respite services
Cabinet members have approved a redesign of short break and respite services for children and young people with additional needs.
Read moreWe will remain care provider of specialist housing services for adults with learning disabilities
We will remain as the care provider in existing specialist housing services for adults with learning disabilities. Known as Supported Living, these are services where we provides care services, but the buildings are owned by other organisations.
Read moreKirklees Council to run dementia homes until transfer to independent care providers
We will consider a transfer of council-run dementia residential homes to the independent sector following a consultation with stakeholders.
Read moreOakwell Hall flock continues to grow
Umphit, who took up residence in the Oakwell courtyard just before Christmas last year, has been joined by the beautiful Bumfitt, with both now residing in the grounds of Oakwell Hall.
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