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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...
Community

West Yorkshire loses only Asian Council leader.

Former leader of Kirklees Council Cllr Shabir Pandor made a surprise announcement late at night on 26 July that, “I will be resigning from...
Community

Steve Mawson announced as Kirklees Council’s new Chief Executive

Kirklees Council has announced its new Chief Executive who is set to take over from Jacqui Gedman this October. Subject to the approval of the...
Bradford & Keighley

Government to reconsider decision to scrap new rail station in Bradford amidst backlash

A decision to scrap a new rail station in Bradford will be revisited by Government after heavy criticism. The Chair of the Government’s Transport Select...
Kirklees

Kirklees Councillor sentenced to jailed for falsifying information in a speeding offence

A councillor from Kirklees and her partner have been sentenced to imprisonment for attempting to obstruct justice in relation to a speeding offense. Fazila Loonat,...
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