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Cabinet approves new guidance for planning applications on housing

Posted on December 21, 2023 by chelseykirklees

This document is all about how we address a shortage of new housing, so that we can proactively boost the amount of new housing we’re creating across Kirklees.

Building safety improvements to begin across Kirklees Council’s six-storey blocks

Posted on December 14, 2023 by chelseykirklees

We’re moving forward with plans to improve building safety measures across all 12, six-storey blocks in Kirklees.

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Kirklees Council Cabinet agree rent rates for next financial year

Posted on December 12, 2023 by chelseykirklees

The increase means Kirklees tenants will pay rent charges that align with the Government’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) plus one percent guideline.

Cabinet receives update on Fire Safety across Kirklees Council housing

Posted on September 26, 2023 by chelseykirklees

The council is on track with fire safety improvements and is scheduled to complete the majority of the fire safety remedial works in high-rise buildings by the end of November 2023, with work on automatic opening vents expected to complete at the end of February 2024.

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Fire Safety Improvements have started at Harold Wilson Court

Posted on September 8, 2023 by EliseKirklees

We have employed contractor, Wates Living Space to carry out essential fire safety improvements at Harold Wilson Court, located in Huddersfield’s town centre.

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Celebrating the successful completion of our fourth Pre-Apprenticeship Programme

Posted on July 19, 2023 by EliseKirklees

Tyler Beaumont (front) with the Property Services Team, during his six-week placement participating in the renovation of the caretakers building at All Saints High School.

In partnership with Kirklees College and C+K Careers, we are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the fourth year of our Pre-Apprenticeship Programme (PAP).

Works progressing on Huddersfield town centre flats

Posted on April 24, 2023 by EliseKirklees

We are progressing plans to remodel Buxton House, a high-rise block in Huddersfield town centre. Initial works are due to start in early 2025 and will result in the complete refurbishment of each flat to provide better living spaces with improved fire safety measures.