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Unison call on council to scrap customer service centre closure plans for sake of domestic abuse victims and others with “nowhere to turn”

Domestic abuse victims will be “let down” if Kirklees Council goes ahead with the closures of its Customer Service Centres, trade union UNISON, has...

Vote of no confidence to be held against Leader of Kirklees Council, Cllr Cathy Scott, next week

A vote of no confidence is to be taken against the Leader of Kirklees Council, Cllr Cathy Scott, at next Wednesday’s (17 July) full...

Council optimistic for Huddersfield despite increase in empty shops

At least 61 of Huddersfield’s shops are vacant – topping last year’s total of 52 – but Kirklees Council says that spending and footfall...

Shock independent win for Dewsbury among Labour landslide for Kirklees

After a long night in Kirklees and thousands of votes counted, Dewsbury and Batley has an Independent MP, and Labour has taken the borough’s...

Council sets out new pay policy with 20 bosses entitled to £100k or more

Kirklees Council bosses are set for six-figure salaries as the local authority has published its Pay Policy Statement for 2024/25. The Pay Policy sets out...

Missed bins among main reasons for complaints at Kirklees Council

An increase in complaints about missed bin collections has been recorded at Kirklees Council for 23/24, after a “blip” in winter caused problems across...

Babies born in Kirklees hospital for first time in two years but question mark hangs over Huddersfield

Babies have been born in a Kirklees hospital for the first time in almost two years. Between 1 April 2024 – when Dewsbury’s Bronte Birth...

Shocking photos show cannabis grow dumped in bags on Huddersfield road

Shocking photos show the remains of a cannabis growing operation dumped on a Longwood road. Bagfuls of rubbish can be seen dumped in a wooded...

The Huddersfield buildings with special protected status

Today, Huddersfield’s John William Street is known for its selection of takeaways, restaurants, and the Cherry Tree pub but many of its buildings have been given special...

“Massive hole” could be left in Marsden if mill development falls through

A “massive hole” could be left in the centre of Marsden if the development of New Mills doesn’t come to fruition, a ward councillor...

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