At its meeting today (14 November 2023), Kirklees Council’s Cabinet received an update on the authority’s budget. The monitoring show’s our financial position has improved, with our forecast overspend for 2023/24 reducing from £20.3m in July to £16.1m in October.
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At today’s cabinet meeting, members approved plans that will result in further savings across its revenue budgets. The proposed plans could reduce council property running costs by around £240,000 per year while continuing to protect the core estate.
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We have recently approved changes to its tree and woodland management policy.
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Overall, our current programme should deliver more than 2,000 new homes by 2030. Work has already begun to deliver around 800 of these new homes, including two Extra Care schemes which will provide supported housing for older people.
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CDP released its results today, with Kirklees being awarded an A – the highest possible score, demonstrating the great strides taken towards the our aim of becoming ‘Net Zero and Climate-Ready by 2038’.
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The movement to end the transatlantic slave trade is well documented but few people may know that during the nineteenth century, Black abolitionists campaigned in what is today known as Kirklees.
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As Christmas approaches, towns and villages across Kirklees are preparing to brighten up the festive season, and the long, dark nights will soon be illuminated with twinkling lights.
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Byram Arcade is a historic shopping centre located in the heart of Huddersfield, full of Victorian charm and significant history. We’re thrilled to share the story of how we’re restoring this iconic building.
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