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Abigail Marlow | Local Democracy Reporter

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Kirklees Council admits the size of new bin wagons saw collections missed

Kirklees Council has admitted that the size of its new refuse collection vehicles has resulted in a “small number” of access issues resulting in...

Ex-Kirklees Labour councillor slams leadership following shock resignation

Newly-resigned former Labour councillor, Cllr Ammar Anwar, has heavily criticised Labour’s leadership, as he sets out his reasons for leaving the party. The councillor resigned...

Kirklees Labour councillor resigns over party’s stance on Israel-Hamas conflict

At a Full Council meeting, on Wednesday 17 January Cllr Ammar Anwar (Labour, Dewsbury West) gave a tearful speech as he resigned from the...

Kirklees will implement increased parking charges in three major towns starting next month

The first of Kirklees’ increased parking charges will be rolled out from next month in three major towns. The fees will be coming into force...

Kirklees Council and its partners make strides towards “Vision Zero”

The number of road-related casualties in Kirklees is on the decline as the council and its partners work towards an ambitious “Vision Zero” target. Vision...

Kirklees Council grapples with financial strain in social housing sector

The finances underpinning Kirklees Council’s social housing are under “significant pressure”, but the local authority has spoken of its “absolute commitment” to improve the...

Kirklees initiates a £13m two-year transformation to address increasing demands and prioritise wellbeing

Kirklees Council is transforming its adult social care services as pressure continues to mount following the Covid-19 pandemic. The sobering effects of the pandemic, particularly...

Kirklees Council unveils ambitious plans to tackle housing shortage and revitalise local planning processes

Kirklees Council has outlined how it will address the district’s housing supply shortfall after failing to meet government requirements last year. The national policy says...

Campaigners are handing in a 12,000-signature-strong petition backing Mayor Brabin’s plans

Campaigners are handing in a 12,000-signature-strong petition backing Mayor Brabin’s plans to bring bus services under public control in Kirklees and the wider West...

Kirklees Council raises alarming concerns over Home Office plans for asylum seeker housing in Huddersfield

Kirklees Council has raised “major concerns” about government plans to turn Huddersfield student accommodation into housing for asylum seekers. In the Summer, the Local Democracy...

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