The Leader of Kirklees Council, Cllr Sarah Wood, has written to Baroness Longfield, Chair of the Statutory Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs, formally asking that Kirklees be considered for inclusion within the Inquiry’s scope.
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We’re developing a new Local Plan and want to hear your views on the priorities it should address and how we should engage with communities throughout the process.
This consultation is the first stage of the new plan-making system and will help shape future planning policies and the district’s development strategy.
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Today is a day of celebration for young people across Kirklees as thousands of young people receive their A-Level and vocational qualification results marking the culmination of years of hard work, determination and personal achievement.
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Planning permission has now been granted for Main Avenue, Cowlersley, marking a major milestone in plans to deliver much-needed affordable homes on council-owned land.
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The new temporary Huddersfield market will open for business and support traders as work starts on revitalising the town’s historic market hall. The temporary market will have 36 indoor stalls and 30 outdoor stalls with space for up to 28 additional stalls on Byram Street on busier market days.
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People, businesses and developers across West Yorkshire will be asked for their views on work to help showcase some of the wider social and economic benefits a future Mass Transit network could bring to the region.
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Here are some of the planned roadworks due to start in August. For details of all roadworks, head to our Roadworks webpage and view the live maps.
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On 30 July 2027, Stage One of the Tour de France Femmes will begin in Leeds before entering Kirklees at Birkenshaw. The event will travel through Birstall, Heckmondwike, Mirfield, Kirkheaton, Waterloo, Huddersfield, Netherton and Meltham. This is an exciting opportunity to put our towns, villages and stunning landscapes in front of millions of viewers around the world.
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