Freedom of the Borough for inspirational people
Three inspiring people will receive the Freedom of the Borough for their outstanding achievements and charitable work as we mark fifty years of Kirklees.
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Proposals for Kirklees Leisure Centres Approved
Cabinet approved a revised proposal for the future of leisure centres at their meeting on the 12 December.
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New plans for Leisure Centres Batley Sports and Tennis Centre and Colne Valley Leisure Centre will remain open under plans to be considered at our Cabinet meeting next week (12 December 2023). The recommendations follow a huge response from residents to a public consultation on the future of leisure centres across Kirklees. Over 17,800 people responded to the consultation which
Read moreConsultation on Council Leisure Centres approved
As part of our continued work to balance our budgets, our Cabinet Members have approved a 6-week consultation on proposals for changes to the district’s leisure centre offer. Background Our 11 leisure centres have been operated by an external charity called Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL) since 2002. However, the financial responsibility for the physical buildings belongs to the council. In
Read moreCouncillor Cathy Scott elected Leader of Kirklees Council
At this week’s Council Meeting (Wednesday 13 September), Cllr Cathy Scott, was formally elected Leader of Kirklees Council. Cllr Scott had been Acting Leader of the Council since July.
Read moreCouncillors set out plan to deal with financial challenge
Our Cabinet has set out their plan to deal with the authority’s financial challenges at their formal Cabinet Meeting (6 September 2023). They considered the council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy, which sets out the principles that the organisation will use to guide its financial decision-making over the coming months. The strategy aims to ensure the council balances its budget, remains
Read moreA summer of music in Kirklees
Our summer programme (May – August) for Kirklees Year of Music 2023 promises something for everyone. What to watch out for… 16 May: Let’s Sing! Finale – Huddersfield Town Hall This event will bring together all the schools that have taken part in Let’s Sing! Listen out for the song ‘Into the Light’ – a song for Kirklees Year of Music
Read moreFrom catwalks to quilts – Woven 2023
WOVEN is back for 2023 with 100 exciting and diverse events celebrating textiles in Kirklees.
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