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
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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.
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A brand-new Extra Care housing scheme has opened in Ashbrow, Huddersfield, giving local people more choice about how they live and get support.
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Try e-bikes, trikes, and smoothie bikes at Greenhead Park’s activity day
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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.
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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.
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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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We have officially opened our new and modern gold standard day care facility for adults living with dementia.
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