Kirklees Summer Play Camp returns
Kirklees Summer Play Camp is returning this year, to give children the opportunity to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors, meet new people, and have fun!
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Could you provide a home for a vulnerable child?
Allan shares his goal A social worker is appealing to residents in Kirklees in the hope of finding long-term foster families for 60 vulnerable children in need of a stable home. Allan Scott, who works as a children’s social worker at Kirklees Council has spoken about some of the difficulties faced by children in care, many of whom come from
Read moreRefugee Week 2017
Refugee Week takes place between 17 – 25 June 2017. It is a nationwide programme of arts, cultural and educational events that celebrate the contribution of refugees to the UK, and encourages a better understanding between communities.
Read moreMake your mark – name a street
We are looking for ideas for street names for a new development in Shepley.
Read moreThe Great Get Together
The Great Get Together takes place 16 – 18 June 2017. Here are a few events taking place in Kirklees
Read moreKirklees Based General Election Results
People from across Kirklees turned out for the snap election on 8 June 2017. After counting through the night we can now announce that the results for the four constituencies in Kirklees are as follows: Huddersfield Constituency Barry Sheerman held the seat with 26,470 votes Other candidates received the following votes: Conservative, Scott Benton – Votes 14,465 Green Party, Andrew Cooper –
Read more4 things you need to know about elections in Kirklees in 2017
There is a general election on the 8 June 2017 The Prime Minister announced that there will be a general election on 8 June, this is where you vote for members of parliament. In the Kirklees area there are four parliamentary constituencies: Dewsbury, Batley and Spen, Huddersfield and Colne Valley. You can vote for candidates in your constituency as long
Read moreDid you watch the Freedom Parade in Dewsbury?
Over 200 troops lined the street’s of Dewsbury on Saturday 29 April 2017. They were taking part in a parade to mark their freedom of the town, and Kirklees in general.
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