Construction of Our Cultural Heart to begin Summer 2024
Cabinet have approved plans to start construction on the first phase of Our Cultural Heart, which is part of its strategy to unlock new jobs and economic growth.
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Cabinet recommends changes to Council Tax Reduction Scheme
At its meeting today, Kirklees Council’s Cabinet have considered changes to its Council Tax Reduction Scheme and made recommendations that will be put to Full Council.
Read moreKirklees Council Cabinet agree rent rates for next financial year
The increase means Kirklees tenants will pay rent charges that align with the Government’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) plus one percent guideline.
Read moreBetter access to services and outcomes for Kirklees residents
Residents will be able to access more council support services from a single point of contact under new proposals. Councillors today (12 December) approved proposals that offer a more integrated and streamlined community offer for Kirklees residents that will mean residents need to ‘tell their story once’ to access the services and support they need. Better community support The creation
Read moreCabinet approves parking charges review across Kirklees
At today’s Cabinet meeting, Members approved proposals to increase parking tariffs by inflation, retrospectively back to 2009. These changes will support budget savings while setting parking charges that are appropriate and consistent within the region.
Read moreOur budget position strengthens but tough decisions ahead
At its meeting today (14 November 2023), Kirklees Council’s Cabinet received an update on the authority’s budget. The monitoring show’s our financial position has improved, with our forecast overspend for 2023/24 reducing from £20.3m in July to £16.1m in October.
Read moreKirklees Council approves further savings across a further four property assets
At today’s cabinet meeting, members approved plans that will result in further savings across its revenue budgets. The proposed plans could reduce council property running costs by around £240,000 per year while continuing to protect the core estate.
Read moreApproval of changes to Tree Management Policy
We have recently approved changes to its tree and woodland management policy.
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