As plans for major changes to the A629 edge closer to reality, people are now being invited to view the plans in detail and have their say. Last month we confirmed that the next stage of funding had been approved by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, who are financing the improvements through their Transport Fund. How can I see what’s
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Over the past few months we’ve been consulting on plans to improve access to Dewsbury train station and we’ll be starting work this summer.
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At our most recent cabinet meeting, we have agreed to invest a further 2.29 Million in Dewsbury town centre.
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Have your say about the Transport for the North plan.
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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
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The Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and West Yorkshire Combined Authority is inspiring young people in making decisions about future jobs through their latest high-profile careers campaign. The FutureGoals campaign aims to raise awareness of career opportunities in the City Regions key sectors and offers a wealth of useful support and resources. If you’re a teacher, parent or carer
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Kirklees Council has agreed a Council Tax rise of 6% in its annual budget meeting.
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After three successful projects, Dewsbury Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) is set to further transform more of the town’s shop fronts. Originally a 5-year plan, it has been extended for another 18 months up until the end of 2019, to continue to regenerate the Northgate area of the town. The Heritage Lottery Fund provided the initial £2m for the project and
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