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School’s (nearly) Out – see what’s on offer
A wide range of activities will be on offer for Kirklees children and young people throughout the summer holidays.
Read moreFinancial boost for our foster carers
We are giving extra support to vulnerable children by increasing our payments to foster carers.
Read moreSupporting Kirklees families to stay together
A partnership between Kirklees Council and 14 other local authorities across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Relationship Matters is designed to help families in staying together.
Read moreSniff out the Kirklees Council Snowdogs as public art trail opens
Towns and villages across Kirklees have been brought to life by 31 dazzlingly decorated Snowdog sculptures and 36 ‘pups’, creating a spectacular public art trail for Kirklees residents and visitors to enjoy.
Read moreAuntie Pam’s supports record number of people to quit smoking during pregnancy
The number of women in Kirklees smoking in pregnancy is now the lowest it’s been since records began. The number of women smoking at the time of delivery has been recorded since 2010 when it stood at 749, 14%.
Read moreAward-winning affordable food scheme to launch two more hubs in Kirklees
The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) is one of the UK’s leading community food organisations and has brought its innovative affordable food service to Kirklees.
Read moreAre you entitled to free learning and childcare?
An extra 15 hours of free childcare is also available to some working parents of 3 and 4-year-old children. Some childcare providers offer free places during the school holidays where the hours are spread across the year by taking fewer hours each week, supporting working parents during the school holidays and providing consistency for children.
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