We are working in partnership with Victim Support to develop specialist hubs dedicated to supporting victims and witnesses of crime in Dewsbury and Batley. The new hubs will join Brian Jackson Centre in Huddersfield in providing a valuable resource for victims through regular drop-ins and pre-arranged appointments. Key priorities The hubs are funded by the Police Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire. Supporting
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The Government has recently announced that they’ve opened a third round of their Places of Worship Protective Security Funding scheme. The scheme offers funding for security measures to protect against hate crime and we’re helping local Faith groups to apply. To help groups with the application process, we’re running a series of briefings on Monday 16 July. The Government launched the scheme
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Our Cabinet have now agreed the 2019/20 term dates for Kirklees community and voluntary schools. As with the 2018/19 dates, we’ve worked hard to make sure holidays line up with neighbouring areas wherever possible. Below are the main term dates but please remember that schools will set their own training dates on top of these, so always check the specific
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Malala, winner of a Nobel Peace Prize, visited Carlton J & I in Dewsbury on Tuesday 3 July, to unveil an inspirational quote, and have a question and answer session with pupils.
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18 – 24 June is refugee week, 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. There are a lot of things said about refugees in the media, below are 7 facts that may challenge the way you think about them: An asylum seeker is someone
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The Great Get Together takes place this month (22-24 June) which is inspired by Jo Cox who was killed on 16 June 2016. Jo’s family and friends came up with the initiative and more than one hundred organisations are now supporting the cause.
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Barnardo’s Kirklees are welcoming local volunteers, aged 18 and over, to befriend young carers, spend time with them and provide compassionate support.
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A new exhibition now showing at Tolson Museum in Huddersfield celebrates local women who fought for and won the right to vote a hundred years ago.
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