Hey Lane fly-tipper caught and fined
A Kirklees landlord has pleaded guilty to fly-tipping after dumping a house-full of belongings on a country lane.
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Cabinet to consider changes to household recycling collections
Cabinet will meet next week (6 October) to discuss changes to household waste and recycling collections, helping Kirklees stay on track to meet national statutory changes outlined by the UK Government.
Read moreFive-year plan for air quality in Kirklees to be discussed by Cabinet
Cabinet will discuss a five-year plan for air quality in Kirklees at a meeting on 6 October.
The Air Quality Action Plan looks at air quality across the district and sets out plans to improve it.
Read moreKirklees Parks retain ‘Green Flag’ status
Kirklees parks and greenspaces have once again been recognised amongst the country’s best parks, retaining their Green Flag Awards.
Read moreNominations open for Kirklees Recycling Hero Awards 2026
Nominations are now open for the Recycling Hero Awards 2026, as we call on residents to help celebrate the borough’s sustainability superstars.
Read moreTree planting takes root with additional funding secured
As the accountable body for the White Rose Forest, the community forest partnership for North and West Yorkshire, Kirklees councillors agreed funding proposals which will see the tree planting programme, Trees for Climate, continue up to 2030.
Read moreWe have been recognised for our climate action
For a third-year running, we have been awarded an ‘A’ from CDP for climate action.
Read moreFrom fly-tipping to footpaths: A year with the greenspace action team
Our Greenspace Action Team are passionate about keeping our district looking tip‑top.
From removing graffiti and clearing Public Rights of Way, to tackling fly‑tipping and investigating the culprits – no two days are the same for our rangers.
Resident reports and evidence play a huge part in getting issues resolved — you know your area best, and our team is always keen to hear from you.
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