We’ve been working hard to ensure all of Kirklees’ polling stations are as safe as possible for voters and staff next week when the borough goes to the polls on 6 May. We’re putting all the right measures in place to protect voters and staff from any potential spread of Covid-19, we have created a video to show voters what
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The return to school this September will be all the more exciting for pupils and staff at Brambles Primary Academy with the opening of their new school building.
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A new barrier will prevent vehicle access to Castle Hill each night from Monday 26 April 2021 in a bid to prevent anti-social behaviour. Under the powers of an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order, we are introducing the high security, lockable barrier on Hill Side, close to the junction with Lumb Lane. The barrier will be in use overnight for the
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More than 197,000 people in Kirklees have now had at least their first Covid-19 vaccine dose and our infection rate has dropped by 25 per cent in the last week. We’re urging everyone to remain cautious, with a number of restrictions now lifted, so we can continue to make progress and follow the roadmap out of lockdown. With 58 per
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Kirklees Council is bringing a mobile collection point to a number of areas across the borough to make it easier for local people to access Covid-19 Lateral Flow home testing kits. In a national effort to reduce infection rates, twice-weekly asymptomatic Covid-19 testing is currently available for everyone in England. You may already be aware that there are a few
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Almost 99 per cent of Kirklees families have been successfully matched with one of their preferred primary schools.
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More than 192,000 people in Kirklees have now had at least their first Covid-19 vaccine dose and there were no deaths related to the virus in local hospitals in the last week – but our infection rate has increased and is amongst the highest in the country. With a number of restrictions lifted this week, we’re urging everyone to remain
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We will invest over £4.2million in improving school buildings across Kirklees, following agreement by Cabinet members.
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