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.
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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.
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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
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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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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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Together with West Yorkshire Police, West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, and other partner agencies, we’re raising awareness of anti-social behaviour (ASB), to encourage reporting and offer support to our residents.
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A family of fabrics, curtains and blinds made in Heckmondwike is being produced faster and to a higher quality thanks to a grant secured with the help of Business Kirklees.
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