The Government has announced that local restrictions will return for the whole of Kirklees next week, with rates of COVID-19 infection continuing to increase. Like many other areas in the country, Kirklees has seen a significant rise in rates over the last seven days. In the past week, 72.71 per 100,000 people in Kirklees tested positive for COVID-19, compared to
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With COVID-19 infection rates in Kirklees still above the national average, the council is asking people not to hold events that are likely to attract crowds of more than 30 people. In Kirklees, rates of infection are four times higher than the national average and the borough has been identified as an area of concern by Government. This represents not
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We’re aware that a high demand across the country is causing issues for people trying to access COVID-19 testing. We advise anyone with symptoms to get tested for COVID-19 to prevent the spread of the virus. However, the Government has confirmed that a high demand nationally is causing problems for people trying to get tested. This issue is something that
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What a fantastic Library Adventure we have been on with Derek Keilty and all the colourful characters from his new book, Flyntlock Bones – the Sceptre of the Pharaohs. Are you ready for this week’s challenge?
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Do you have a child who is due to start attending reception class at primary school, or transfer to a junior, middle or secondary school, in September 2021?
School applications for next September are now open on our website.
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The Accessible Homes Team are celebrating after winning a nationally recognised award that highlights unsung heroes of the housing sector.
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Our fostering service is asking people if they could help to change a child’s life through fostering.
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Death by suicide claimed the lives of 119 people in Kirklees between 2016 – 2018. That’s 119 families torn apart, each death having a devastating, lasting impact on many people’s lives. Every one of these deaths could have been prevented.
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