Fostering is…Everything
Fostering can mean everything to those involved. That is the message of a powerful new fostering film from over 100 councils.
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Week of activities supports National Hate Crime Awareness Week
It’s National Hate Crime Awareness Week, an opportunity to remind people of the support available should someone experience, or witness, a hate crime or incident.
Read moreDozens of council car parks across Kirklees will remain free to use
Cabinet met earlier this week to consider new proposals for car park and permit holder charges. Proposals to introduce charges to 57 free car parks and annual renewal charges for residential car parking permits were originally made in November 2023. In July, the new Leader of Kirklees Council, Councillor Carole Pattison, pledged to pause the proposals and re-think the approach.
Read moreMulti-million-pound improvement scheme in Heckmondwike gets underway next week
Main construction works are due to begin at Heckmondwike Bus Hub next week, transforming the current space into a fully accessible bus station, providing better transport links from the town centre.
Read moreSave the date for Kirklees’ Christmas Celebrations
We are pleased to confirm dates for 2024’s Christmas celebrations. Spanning a full weekend in both Huddersfield and Dewsbury, there will be a full festive programme of events and activities for everyone to enjoy and take part.
Read moreCould you carve out a career in teaching?
Are you ready to embark on a career that truly makes a difference? Join us to secure an inspiring job that is both rewarding and makes a difference to the lives of children and young people.
Read moreDon’t Let it Be You – a new breast screening campaign
We are working in partnership with West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance on a new breast screening campaign called Don’t Let it Be You.
Read moreCabinet approves changes to Household Waste Recycling Centres
At today’s cabinet meeting, members have approved a proposal that will see changes to three of the borough’s five Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs), saving the council nearly £200k over the next two financial years.
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