Young people shape local democracy during Welcome to Your Vote Week
Schools across Kirklees joined together this March for a special event designed by members of Kirklees Youth Council, celebrating Welcome to Your Vote Week 2026.
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Latest round of funding open for Growing Great Places crowdfunding programme
We’ve opened the latest round of funding for our Growing Great Places programme. We run this programme in partnership with Spacehive – a community crowd funding platform.
Read moreKirklees Most Wanted supports local musicians and venues
Kirklees has an incredibly creative industry, with amazing artists and musicians making waves far and wide. But did you know we work with local creative businesses and entrepreneurs to help them succeed, and push for more funding for local creators?
Read moreCrowdfunding through Growing Great Places: Help bring local community projects to life
Communities across Kirklees are bursting with creativity, and residents have a unique opportunity to help bring inspiring local ideas to life through the Growing Great Places crowdfunding programme.
Read moreWorld Stitch Day at Oakwell Hall
World Stitch Day will take place on Sunday 1 June at Oakwell Hall in Birstall and marks the opening of WOVEN 2025, with more than 100 textile-related community activities and exhibitions running across the region throughout June.
Read moreFree skills bootcamps in early years now open for September applications
Kirklees residents can take part in a fully funded Skills Bootcamp designed to help people launch a rewarding career in the Early Years sector.
Read moreKirklees communities encouraged to celebrate VE DAY 80
Come together with friends, family and neighbours to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in May.
Read moreOak Primary School’s Democracy Friendly Journey
We’re proud to introduce Oak Primary School in Huddersfield, the latest recipient of our Democracy Friendly Schools award.
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