Today, 11 September 2022, the Mayor of Kirklees, Councillor Masood Ahmed officially announced the new Monarch to the people of Kirklees with the local Proclamation: “Whereas it has pleased Almighty God to call to His Mercy our late Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth the Second of Blessed and Glorious Memory, by whose Decease the Crown of the United Kingdom of Great
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In accordance with Palace protocol, the Proclamation is the formal announcement of the new Monarch. The Primary Proclamation took place earlier today (10 September) at St. James’s Palace. Tomorrow, Sunday 11 September, a local Proclamation will be made by the Mayor of Kirklees, Councillor Masood Ahmed. The Proclamation will take place at 2pm at Huddersfield Town Hall. Watch the event
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Following the release of official guidance from Buckingham Palace, in light of the sad news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, here are details of what will be taking place in Kirklees.
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 – 2022 Official statement from The Mayor of Kirklees The Mayor of Kirklees, Councillor Masood Ahmed, has sent a message of condolence on behalf of the people of Kirklees to the Royal Family following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. “I’m sure the people of Kirklees will, like me, wish to express
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Hundreds of Kirklees residents recently met with landscape architects at pop-up consultation to discuss plans for new outdoor public spaces in Huddersfield town centre.
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Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, will launch ‘The Mayor’s Fares’ on Sunday 4 September 2022 delivering on her pledge to bus fares simpler and cheaper and to help ease the cost-of-living burden. The Mayor’s Fares comprises: A £2 maximum fare on single journeys; A £1 reduction on the cost of the multi-operator, multi-journey MCard DaySaver ticket to £4.50. From
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Boost your personal safety and preparedness by having a plan, preparation, and practice. Knowing about the hazards and threats that have happened or could happen in your home or community will help you to plan and prepare.
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Heritage open day’s return and this year we’ve teamed up with Historic England to deliver a variety of events in the Dewsbury Heritage Action Zone, as well as opening up some of our other heritage sites across Kirklees.
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