New chapter for Dewsbury Market as wider town investment continues
Change is happening across Dewsbury in 2026, one of the exciting projects at the centre is the regeneration of Dewsbury Market.
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Shades of Hair crowned latest Tidy Trader competition winner in Heckmondwike
Heckmondwike hair salon Shades of Hair has been named the latest winner of the Tidy Trader competition, and it’s not hard to see why.
Read moreNew mobile cervical screening unit comes to Kirklees
Our Public Health Team are launching a new, innovative, mobile cervical screening project for the first time.
Read moreYoung people ‘Break Fast Together’ at special event in Kirklees
Children and young people from different faiths joined together for a special “Breaking Fast Together” event, organised by Kirklees Council.
Read moreJoseph Norton Academy – build update March 2026
There’s exciting progress in Deighton as the new school building for Joseph Norton Academy starts to take shape.
Read moreTemporary Huddersfield Market to keep traders open for business
Our plans for new temporary market in Huddersfield will provide a vibrant hub for traders and shoppers while the historic market hall undergoes vital improvement works.
Read moreNew Dewsbury leisure centre takes a major step forward
Our plans for a new sports and leisure centre to serve Dewsbury and Batley have taken a major step forward. At last week’s Budget Council Meeting (Wed 25 Feb 2026), we secured £35m to build the new centre. With funding now in place, we have moved to the next phase — working with leisure and health experts to shape the centre’s
Read moreNext steps confirmed for demolition of Berry Brow high rise flats
We have been getting ready for the next stage of the demolition of well-known high-rise flats in Berry Brow, Bishops Court and Holme Park Court.
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