We’re inviting residents to help develop a new Cultural Strategy for the Borough
We are developing a new Cultural Strategy aimed at nurturing local talent, promoting tourism, and supporting creative industries.
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Latest round of funding open for Growing Great Places 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 moreCarers Week – 10th- 16th June
Carers Week is upon us, highlighting unpaid carers’ challenges and recognizing their contribution to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who do not think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support.
Read moreTim’s successful future with Kirklees Council
Tim was referred to REAL Employment from Project Search, Huddersfield and has previously worked as an apprentice in our finance department. After Tim’s job coach observed him in the role, she soon realised that Tim needed little support as he was a whizz with spreadsheets. However, Tim needed support with non-work-related issues – the things neurotypical people take for granted.
Read moreShape the delivery of education: Become a school governor
If you’re passionate about education, community and empowering the next generation, why not become a school governor?
Read moreYoung people grow their confidence with Welcome To Your Vote Week activities
Children and young people from Batley, Birstall, Dewsbury and Heckmondwike took part in a special event run by Kirklees Council to celebrate Welcome To Your Vote Week 2024.
Read moreLatest round of funding open for Growing Great Places 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 moreChristmas Treecycling – an effortless way to support our hospices
We’re supporting The Kirkwood and Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice to give your real Christmas tree a new lease of life and extend the goodwill of the season.
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