New Building Safety Levy to come into effect from 1 October 2026
We are reminding developers planning major residential schemes that the new Building Safety Levy will come into effect on 1 October 2026.
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Cabinet to consider council’s financial strategy
Cabinet will consider the our financial strategy at its meeting on 6 October, setting out the financial pressures and opportunities that will shape our budget for the year ahead. The financial strategy (known as the ‘Medium Term Financial Strategy’ – MTFS) is an important part of our longer-term financial planning. It looks at the pressures on service budgets, our income
Read moreFirst Weaver Network Bus Station opens in Heckmondwike
Heckmondwike Bus Station, the first in the Weaver Network, has officially opened making journeys easier across Kirklees and beyond.
Read moreHave your say on how we invest in your home
We want to know what matters most to you about the safety and comfort of your home. Your answers will help shape our new Asset Management Strategy.
Read moreDewsbury temporary market prepares to open
Transformation is underway in Dewsbury town centre as work gets set to begin on the town’s historic market. A temporary market will open on Saturday 26 September, allowing traders to continue operating and residents to keep shopping whilst the work is underway.
Read moreDiscover nature, creativity and community across Kirklees
Residents across Kirklees are invited to enjoy a wide range of activities that bring together creativity, nature and community. Supported by Seasons of Culture – Nature, a programme developed by Kirklees Council in partnership with the wider West Yorkshire region. Local artists, organisations and community groups are hosting events across the district until December. Whether you enjoy getting outdoors, trying
Read moreHow a Huddersfield business centre trading since 1541 is planning for the next generation
A business centre in Armitage Bridge that has been trading since 1541 is looking to the future, with a full book of tenants and new sustainable travel facilities on the way.
Read moreWest Yorkshire’s first Weaver Network bus station is opening in Kirklees this month
Heckmondwike’s new bus station opens this month, as the first to be built with the Weaver Network name. We are delivering the multi-million pound bus station in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
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