Kirklees Council to adopt new flag-flying policy
Kirklees Council Leader, Cllr Sarah Wood, has put forward a new policy for flag flying on council buildings.
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Kirklees students celebrate GCSE success
A huge ‘well done’ to all the pupils across Kirklees who have been collecting their GCSE results. As the class of 2026 looks ahead, we are celebrating not just their results but their potential.
Read moreLeader calls for Kirklees to be considered by Grooming Gangs Inquiry
The Leader of Kirklees Council, Cllr Sarah Wood, has written to Baroness Longfield, Chair of the Statutory Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs, formally asking that Kirklees be considered for inclusion within the Inquiry’s scope.
Read moreKirklees students celebrate 2026 academic successes
Today is a day of celebration for young people across Kirklees as thousands of young people receive their A-Level and vocational qualification results marking the culmination of years of hard work, determination and personal achievement.
Read moreCliffe House new adventure playground opens to Kirklees families
Families, schoolchildren, and community members came together on Saturday 25 July to celebrate the official opening of the new Adventure Playground at Cliffe House, unveiled as part of the Friends of Cliffe House Summer Garden Party. The £250,000 investment from Kirklees Council marks a major step forward in improving outdoor play opportunities for children across the district. The new facility
Read moreNew Kirklees Cabinet gets to work
In her first act as Leader of Kirklees Council, Councillor Sarah Wood (Reform UK) has appointed a new Cabinet to lead the authority. The Cabinet is the council’s main decision-making body, made up of councillors appointed by the Leader to oversee major service areas and make decisions on the council’s priorities, policies and spending. The appointments mark the beginning of
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Free parenting app available for families across Kirklees
Families across Kirklees can now access a free parenting app focused on supporting babies and pre-school children during their crucial early years of development.
We have commissioned the EasyPeasy app. Giving parents, carers, and early years practitioners free premium access to a wide range of fun, educational, and easy-to-follow activities for children aged zero to five.
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