Convention of the North to meet for the first time

A Convention of the North is to be established this summer as leaders seek to create a powerful new voice for the north, and Kirklees Council leader, Shabir Pandor will be taking part.
Read moreA Convention of the North is to be established this summer as leaders seek to create a powerful new voice for the north, and Kirklees Council leader, Shabir Pandor will be taking part.
Read moreFollowing our recent news story about devolution and Kirklees, we’d like to know your views on whether more powers for West Yorkshire would be good for Kirklees or not. If you think so, whether an elected mayor to oversee the whole area – as the government prefers – is the best way to make decisions affecting the region. And would you prefer
Read moreCouncil leader David Sheard will soon be asking for your views on devolution and lobbying government for more decision making powers for the region.
Read moreKirklees Council leader Cllr David Sheard has met with the local government minister to put the case for delivering more powers to Yorkshire.
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