Extra support for vulnerable pupils officially opened in Kirklees
Superb new facilities to support children with additional needs have been officially opened in Kirklees.
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The 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 moreArt On Your Doorstep: The National Gallery arrives in Kirklees
We are delighted to announce that Oakwell Hall and Country Park in Birstall has been chosen as a host of the nationwide art exhibition, The National Gallery: Art On Your Doorstep.
Read moreKirklees communities invited to help their place become a Town of Culture
Community groups across Kirklees are being invited to put forward an expression of interest to become a ‘Town of Culture’ in 2028.
Read moreCould you make a difference in local children’s education?
In recognition of National School Governors Awareness Day, Kirklees Council is calling on residents from across the district to consider volunteering as school governors.
Read moreCould you be a Shared Lives Carer?
We are calling on local residents to make a life-changing difference by becoming Shared Lives carers, providing vital support for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities or mental health needs in the community.
Read moreDewsbury Library is Moving to a New Town Centre Home
Dewsbury Library will open in its new home in the heart of the town centre on 16 February 2026. Where is Dewsbury Library moving to? The library hub is relocating from its current location on Railway Street to the Walsh Building, right next to the Town Hall. Together, these two landmark buildings will frame a revitalised public space designed to
Read moreHolocaust Memorial Day 2026 – A reflection from the Mayor of Kirklees
As Mayor of Kirklees, I am honoured to join our communities in marking Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January.
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