With more than 190,000 people in Kirklees now having had at least their first Covid-19 vaccine dose, our infection rate has dropped by 37 per cent over the last week and hospitalisations and deaths are continuing to fall significantly. But with some restrictions set to ease on Monday (12 April), we’re urging everyone to remain cautious. With 70 per 100,000
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We are bringing back our Save Food Save Money workshops to help give residents the tools they need to reduce their food waste.
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Students from across Kirklees have signed up to an exciting new council scheme which will help children with their maths skills.
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A full list of candidates standing in the Kirklees Council local elections on 6 May 2021 is now available. The deadline to submit nominations closed at 4pm Thursday 8 April. You can view the list of candidates standing in each of the 23 Kirklees wards by visiting: Statement of persons nominated May 2021 | Kirklees Council In total, there are
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Kirklees residents can once again visit a local library as part of a phased recovery plan which will see buildings open to the public from 12 April. Locations and activities The following libraries will be open for safe borrowing and IT sessions. Library Safe borrowing Bookable IT sessions Almondbury Mon 1:00pm – 5:00pm Tues 10:00am – 1:00pm Thurs 2:00pm –
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We are again joining forces with other local authorities in Yorkshire to encourage more people to find out about fostering.
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Six new town centre support officers are helping to improve the safety and cleanliness of Huddersfield Town Centre and boosting shopper confidence as Covid restrictions ease. Kirklees Council have funded the six-month trial posts with Huddersfield BID recruiting and managing the officers. Forming part of the Blueprint plans they will help to create a welcoming, safe and attractive town centre.
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Exciting plans have been revealed for a new way of supporting families across Kirklees.
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