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Kirklees

Kirklees Council leadership accused of “bullying” and “abuse of power”

Kirklees Council’s leadership has been accused of “bullying” and an “abuse of power” for asking councillors to publicly state whether they will be taking...
News

£7,000 of public money spent on legal advice amid allegations of corruption at Teesworks industrial complex

Public money totalling £7,000 was spent by Ben Houchen’s Tees Valley Combined Authority on legal advice from a top libel lawyer after allegations of...
News

Local plan for Middlesbrough’s future development should avoid political controversy, urges council

A new plan which spells out a blueprint for building in Middlesbrough should not be used as a “political football”, councillors heard. The Local Plan...
Community

Another North East school confirms RAAC found as Government slammed for leaving families in ‘chaos’

The Government was accused of sending North East schools and families into “chaos” on Wednesday, as another from our region was named among those...
Bradford & Keighley

“I wish to make a fresh start” says newly elected Labour’s Ebrahim Dockrat after winning the highest majority in four years in Batley East.

Labour party has managed to retain Batley East through a landslide victory by Ebrahim Dockrat who won 73% of the total votes cast in...
Community

As stronghold gradually weakens in five years, will Labour be able to retain Batley East yet again?

Batley East goes into elections today, post the arrest and subsequent resignation of Cllr Fazila Loonat. With an electorate of 13140, Batley East is...
Community

Batley East residents reminded to vote in this week’s by-election

Residents in Kirklees’ Batley East ward are being reminded to vote for a new councillor to represent their area in this Thursday’s (31 August)...
Kirklees

What would happen if Kirklees Council declares effective bankruptcy?

With increasingly severe money-saving measures being put in place, we take a look at what would happen if Kirklees Council declares that it is...
Kirklees

Kirklees Council Leader pledges fresh start for Kirklees as she appoints new cabinet

Kirklees Council’s Acting Leader, Cllr Cathy Scott, has unveiled her new cabinet as she pledges to give Kirklees a fresh start. On 21 August, Cllr...
Kirklees

Kirklees Council approves Steve Mawson as new Chief Executive to tackle financial challenges and drive future ambitions

Kirklees Council has approved the appointment of Steve Mawson as its new Chief Executive. Elected members voted in favour at Extraordinary Full Council meeting held...
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