Following on from our consultation earlier this year, we are now starting engagement work with library users and our local communities. We want to identify how best to move library services forward, so that they meet both the current and future needs of local communities. What changes are you proposing? We are starting that journey with Almondbury. We have shared our thoughts on a solution
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Councillors agreed a revised plan for the Dewsbury Heritage Action Zone on 21 August 2018. What is the Heritage Action Zone? Historic England announced that Dewsbury would have a Heritage Action Zone last year. This means that there will be a programme of work to bring heritage buildings within the town back into use. The decision came with a grant
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An ambitious project to make the most of our musical heritage has received a cash boost this week.
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A proposal to build a new hospital for people across Kirklees has been unveiled by a cross party group of senior councillors. Leaders of all four parties and the independent group in Kirklees have agreed on the proposal in response to plans from local NHS Clinical Commission Groups (CCGs) in Calderdale and Huddersfield, who are proposing a significant change to
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Barnsley Road, Flockton will be closed from Monday 30 July for 4 weeks.
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We were officially granted White Ribbon accredited status on Monday 2 July 2018.
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This is one of series of articles featuring the real life stories of refugees who are now living in Kirklees. These stories give an insight into the struggles that those seeking a life away from persecution go through and are a powerful reminder of how much we take for granted. the following story comes from an interview with the Red
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If you are a carer or know someone who is, make sure you’re mindful of your own needs by following these tips and advice from other carers, they might just help you through your day
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