New Building Safety Levy to come into effect from 1 October 2026
We are reminding developers planning major residential schemes that the new Building Safety Levy will come into effect on 1 October 2026.
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Planning permission granted for 57 affordable homes in Cowlersley
Planning permission has now been granted for Main Avenue, Cowlersley, marking a major milestone in plans to deliver much-needed affordable homes on council-owned land.
Read moreEstate Action Plans – Improving your communities
Our Homes & Neighbourhoods team have recently published Estate action plans across North and South Kirklees. We’ve been listening to what you have to say about your estates and taking action.
Read moreBuilding safety improvements are progressing well at six-storey blocks Buckden Court and Hebden Court
We’re making progress with our plans to improve building safety at Buckden Court and Hebden Court, Huddersfield. This is part of a wider building safety programme, which will see a number of locations in Kirklees undergo improvements.
Read moreNext steps confirmed for demolition of Berry Brow high rise flats
We have been getting ready for the next stage of the demolition of well-known high-rise flats in Berry Brow, Bishops Court and Holme Park Court.
Read moreRenting is changing: how landlords across Kirklees can prepare for the Renters’ Rights Act
On 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act will come into effect, changing the way the private rental sector operates throughout the UK. We are encouraging landlords across Kirklees to start getting prepared to ensure they are ready and compliant.
Read moreKirklees Local Plan Update December 2025
Our planning policy team have been working on updating the Kirklees Local Plan. This update will set the planning policy framework for the district, guiding future growth and change over the period 2024–2043.
Read moreNew Extra Care scheme in Cleckheaton one step closer to completion
A major milestone has been reached in the delivery of Cleckheaton Extra Care development, Mowat Gardens.
To mark the project reaching its highest point in the build, we joined Housing 21, main contractor Robertson Construction Yorkshire & East Midlands, and members of the project team on site to view progress and celebrate the milestone with a topping out ceremony.
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