We have announced the Recycling Heroes Award shortlist
We are excited to announce the shortlist for the Kirklees Recycling Heroes Awards which take place on 20 November, at Dewsbury Town Hall.
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Local carers celebrated during Kinship Care Week
We’re celebrating Kinship Care Week, recognising the incredible efforts of carers who play a vital role in raising local children.
Read moreAssessing Kirklees’ housing market to inform our new Local Plan
You might already know that we’re currently working on an update to the Kirklees Local Plan – which lays out how much development we want to achieve across Kirklees, and where that development should take place.
Read moreTackling inequalities together at the centre of new strategy
Working together to tackle some of the inequalities faced by people in Kirklees will be the focus our new Inclusion and Diversity Strategy.
Read moreDozens of council car parks across Kirklees set to remain free to use
Cabinet will meet next 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Proposals to introduce charges to 57 free car parks and annual renewal charges for residential car parking permits were originally made in November 2023.
Read moreProposed changes to Household Waste Recycling Centres
At next week’s cabinet meeting, members will review 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.
Read moreGive business a boost: Tidy Trader initiative supporting retailers in Heckmondwike and Cleckheaton
Do you own a shop in Heckmondwike or Cleckheaton? We’re offering you a chance to boost your business. Our new Tidy Trader initiative is all about making the town centres better places to be.
Read moreAsk Meltham 2024: shaping the future
Along with Meltham Town Council we’re inviting people in Meltham to get involved in Ask Meltham 2024. Anyone who lives in, works in or visits Meltham, Helme or Wilshaw can take part in new activities to share how they feel about their local place.
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