Our Covid-19 Community Response helpline is open
We’ve opened a new dedicated helpline as part of our Covid-19 Community Response. You can also tell us what you need help with, or share offers of support, using our online forms.
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Growing Great Places – community crowdfunding for Kirklees
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.
Read moreSkills Work – Project highlight
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.
Read moreLocal Democracy Week 2019 events programme
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.
Read moreAnother fantastic space for vulnerable young people has opened in Kirklees
‘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.
Read moreWorks Better- Lee’s Story
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
Read moreWe’re getting together with our neighbours
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.
Read moreNew and improved Almondbury Library set to open its doors
New and improved Almondbury Library set to open its doors
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