Empty homes in the spotlight
We are urging second homeowners and landlords to bring an estimated 2,144 long-term empty homes in our area back into use.
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Announcing the Big Build for Kirklees
This morning, Deputy Leader Cllr Shabir Pandor launched our ambitious plan to deliver 10,000 new homes by 2023, at MIPIM – the world’s leading international property and investment event in Cannes, France. The Big Build is a comprehensive programme of proactive activity to increase the rate of house building across Kirklees, by working with private landowners, major house builders, housing
Read moreHomelessness in Kirklees – your questions answered
Ahead of the Big Sleep Out at the John Smith’s Stadium tonight, we asked our housing team to answer some of the common questions we get asked about homelessness in Kirklees. What is the difference between someone who is homeless and a rough sleeper? Someone is homeless when they don’t have a permanent home that is safe, secure or adequate. They
Read moreNew council homes could be built in Golcar
Our Cabinet will be asked to agree to the building of 8 new council houses in Golcar.
Read moreBradley masterplan to go before Cabinet
Cabinet members will be asked to agree a masterplan for housing and leisure at Bradley.
Read moreYour chance to name a street in Kirklees
We are looking for ideas of street names for a new residential development in Mirfield.
Read moreLocal Plan moves to next stage of examination
Following the conclusion of the first two weeks of public hearings on the Kirklees Local Plan, Planning Inspector Katie Child, has written to us indicating that her examination of the Plan can now proceed to the next stages later this year. The Inspector’s letter has been published on our website, and sets out areas where the council has been invited
Read moreMake your mark – name a street
We are looking for ideas for street names for a new development in Shepley.
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