Council Assembles World-Class Team to Deliver on Cultural Heart Vision
We have appointed a team of world-class delivery partners, to make the ambitious £210m Cultural Heart vision a reality.
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Giant ‘Urban Rewild’ mural revealed as part of Dewsbury Creative Town initiative
A new mural has been completed in Dewsbury town centre as part of the Creative Town Arts Programme.
Read moreKirklees Council helps community buildings to recover with £500k of funding
We have provided almost £500k through our Community Buildings Recovery Grants scheme this summer, to support vital community buildings in local places across Kirklees.
Read moreCouncil funding helps shoppers and staff feel safe in town centre
Six new town centre support officers are helping to improve the safety and cleanliness of Huddersfield Town Centre and boosting shopper confidence as Covid restrictions ease. Kirklees Council have funded the six-month trial posts with Huddersfield BID recruiting and managing the officers. Forming part of the Blueprint plans they will help to create a welcoming, safe and attractive town centre.
Read moreMajor Milestone for Iconic George Hotel and Estates Building
We have appointed architects Bowman Riley to work on the George Hotel and Estates Building, two of the Huddersfield Blueprint’s most significant projects and part of the large investment in the town.
Read moreCash Boost Towards BID Levy Charge
In a further effort to support the local economic recovery, we will fund the Business Improvement District (BID) levy charge for some Huddersfield town centre businesses, for the 2020/21 and 2021/22 financial years. BID levy payers from independent businesses in retail, hospitality, leisure, and accommodation, that have been required to close since last November as part of Covid-19 restrictions, are
Read moreSupport for new businesses with the Start-Up Programme
The programme is open to all businesses in the Kirklees area who have been trading for under three years as well as people considering starting a new business. It will offer a variety of free support to help small businesses take the next step.
Read moreBusinesses encouraged to claim discretionary grant before scheme pauses for new applications
We’re encouraging eligible businesses to apply for a discretionary support grant before the scheme temporarily pauses for new applications later this month.
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