People make our places great. We’re supporting citizens and community organisations across Kirklees to get great ideas off the ground through crowdfunding. You can help to support one of the projects, or share an idea of your own.
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Here for You is a unique programme designed in collaboration with Jobcentre Plus, Kirklees Council and Third Sector Leaders to provide intensive support to claimants that are far away from entering work to support them on their journey to learning and employment.
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Local Democracy Week is a way of helping people to have a voice and be actively involved in the things that really matter in our local communities. In Kirklees, we’re celebrating throughout October. Our free events include workshops, inspiring stories, discussions and exhibitions.
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‘Number 12’, in the centre of Dewsbury, is the district’s second facility for people who are leaving care and preparing for the next stage in their lives.
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Works Better are not like other ‘into-work’ programmes. They help people who want to get into work overcome the barriers that are stopping them. Read about how Works Better helped Lee gain full-time employment. What is Works Better? Works Better provides a personalised and holistic service to help residents aged over 25 identify and remove barriers that prevent them entering
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Together with ‘Looking out for our neighbours’, the campaign to combat loneliness and isolation across West Yorkshire and Harrogate, we’re proud to support The Jo Cox Foundation’s ‘Great Get Together’ taking place from 21 – 23 June 2019. What is The Great Get Together? The Great Get Together is inspired by Jo Cox, who was killed on 16 June 2016.
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New and improved Almondbury Library set to open its doors
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Did you know this year marks the 150th anniversary of the Batley Charter of Incorporation? Do you know what the charter is or want to find out more about it? Celebrations will be held in Batley Town Hall where you can see the charter and join in with events and activities to commemorate this milestone. What is the Charter? The
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