Sub-zero temperatures along with snow and rain create the perfect mix of conditions for an increase in potholes. This is something that we anticipate and deal with every winter. The weather conditions over the last month has meant that new potholes have appeared in higher numbers than in past winters. We have committed extra resources in order to repair the
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In the wake of the new national lockdown, Kirklees Council is supporting NHS, social care and council frontline service workers by offering free parking for them in all its car parks.
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If you are visiting one of our towns and villages you will need to pay to park from 11 January.
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Electric vehicle use within Kirklees underpins our plans for both the Climate Emergency and air quality improvements. We are currently partnered with the other four West Yorkshire Authorities and West Yorkshire Combined Authority on the delivery of the strategic taxi and public rapid charging network. Across 17 sites, we have installed 12 chargers, have a further five planned installations and
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Four of our primary schools walked their way into the top ten in West Yorkshire for their achievements in a walking challenge. Orchard Primary School, Gomersal St. Mary’s Church Primary School, Gomersal Primary School and Moldgreen Community Primary School were amongst the thirteen schools across Kirklees that were part of WOW’s Walk to School Week. WOW is a pupil-led programme
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We are moving forward with plans to improve the busy roads at Lockwood, Longroyd Bridge, Folly Hall and Queensgate, by submitting planning applications.
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The council will begin preparations to demolish the Huddersfield Market multi-storey car park and then create a temporary surface car park as part of the Huddersfield blueprint project on Friday 23 October.
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Work has started on a £1.88 million scheme to make it easier for people to cross Huddersfield town centre by foot, or by bike, which will provide a further boost for West Yorkshire’s growing walking and cycling network.
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