We have approved a proposal from traders at Queensgate Market at today’s Cabinet meeting. The proposal, presented to council officers by Queensgate traders, stated they would like the opportunity to surrender their existing lease agreements, on an agreed date, in return for compensation. Following presentation of the proposal, council officers met with traders individually to discuss their personal circumstances and
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We have secured the future of Holmfirth Market by awarding local community interest company Holmfirth Forward the licence to operate the market.
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Six new town centre support officers are helping to improve the safety and cleanliness of Huddersfield Town Centre and boosting shopper confidence as Covid restrictions ease. Kirklees Council have funded the six-month trial posts with Huddersfield BID recruiting and managing the officers. Forming part of the Blueprint plans they will help to create a welcoming, safe and attractive town centre.
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Kirklees Council’s hero refuse workers, Mick McDermott, Chris Armand and Andy Borowy, who came to the rescue of local man Christopher Lennon giving lifesaving first aid, are encouraging all critical workers to get tested for COVID-19. Letters of thanks from the Leader of the Council, Councillor Shabir Pandor and Councillor Paul Davies were awarded by Councillor Davies at one of
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The council has already carried out work to establish the economic viability of the Huddersfield network. Now, thanks to funding from the Government’s Heat Networks Delivery Unit, the council can progress with works to develop the business case for this opportunity.
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Businesses and the self-employed in Kirklees could benefit from the expansion of the Covid-19 Discretionary Grant scheme administered by Kirklees Council. Following the government’s announcement of a further lockdown from 5 January, the council received an additional injection of £3.9m towards the Discretionary Grant fund. This money is now being used by the council to widen the eligibility criteria, meaning
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COVID-19 infection rates have dropped slightly over the last week but Kirklees’ numbers are not falling as quickly as many other parts of the country. There were 1,015 new positive COVID-19 cases in the borough over the last seven days which is a small drop of seven per cent on last week. You can view all the data on the online
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COVID-19 infection rates have remained at a similar level over the last week but the number of Kirklees residents being treated for the virus in local hospitals is continuing to rise. There were 1,094 new positive COVID-19 cases in the borough over the last seven days which is a small drop of four per cent on last week. You can
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