New mobile cervical screening unit comes to Kirklees
Our Public Health Team are launching a new, innovative, mobile cervical screening project for the first time.
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New Dewsbury leisure centre takes a major step forward
Our plans for a new sports and leisure centre to serve Dewsbury and Batley have taken a major step forward. At last week’s Budget Council Meeting (Wed 25 Feb 2026), we secured £35m to build the new centre. With funding now in place, we have moved to the next phase — working with leisure and health experts to shape the centre’s
Read moreThe Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated
Due to the cold weather, the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated, which means we are currently offering rough sleepers in Kirklees a warm bed for the night. The protocol is an additional ‘safety net’ for those in danger of rough sleeping.
Read moreNew Ash View Extra Care housing opens in Ashbrow, Huddersfield
A brand-new Extra Care housing scheme has opened in Ashbrow, Huddersfield, giving local people more choice about how they live and get support.
Read moreTry e-bikes, trikes, and smoothie bikes at Greenhead Park’s activity day
Try e-bikes, trikes, and smoothie bikes at Greenhead Park’s activity day
Read moreToday is the Day: New Kirklees campaign empowers smokers to quit, starting today
We are launching Today is the Day, a new stop smoking campaign designed to support residents aged 18 and over to take the first step toward a smokefree life.
Read moreShare your experiences of physical activity in Dewsbury and Batley
We’re asking people in Dewsbury and Batley what motivates them to be physically active, and what stops them from being as active as they’d like.
Read moreKirklees residents offered cutting-edge ‘Smoke Free’ app to make quitting easier
Kirklees residents now have access to a cutting-edge app to make quitting smoking easier.
This Smoke Free app helps users take control of their health and start their journey towards a smoke-free life.
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