Kirklees is set for a summer of exciting, community‑driven events thanks to new funding from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. We have launched a new grant programme offering funding for creative projects that help local communities connect with culture, creativity and the natural environment. The Seasons of Culture – Nature fund will support cultural activities taking place across Kirklees throughout
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We have awarded £5,000 to six local organisations as part of our Zero Waste Community Grant. Launched in April 2024, the scheme aims to support groups to reduce waste by providing funding for implementing their green initiatives.
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Kirklees Council’s Highways Capital Plan for 2024-26 has been agreed by Cabinet today (Tuesday 9 July 2024).
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Ambitious plans to rebuild and relocate two Kirklees special schools have taken a step forward.
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We have been awarded £100k of grant funding from the Net Zero Region Accelerator (NZRA) programme.
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Councillors in Kirklees have welcomed a landmark agreement with government over funding for special educational needs and disability (SEND) services in local schools and other education settings.
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Our museums and galleries will benefit from just over £124,000 of Arts Council England funding from the Culture Recovery Fund Grants programme, ensuring that the district’s much-loved heritage assets can continue to benefit local people and visitors. This funding creates capacity for Covid safe reopening of Oakwell Hall, Bagshaw Museum and Tolson Museum in line with the government’s roadmap, as
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Over £121.34 million in total has been paid out to 11,000 business in Kirklees since the start of the pandemic under Covid support grants. We have already released 2,204 payments for the new national lockdown grant, plus the new one-off ‘Closed Businesses Lockdown Payment’ announced by government on the 5 January. These payments should reach accounts by 20 January and
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