Kirklees

Kirklees Council leader on stability, cuts and the future after first year in power

After years of financial difficulty, the Leader of Kirklees Council says the local authority is on firmer ground and working to tackle the issues...

Developer admits it was ‘not aware’ of former asbestos factory on Cleckheaton building site

Strata Homes has admitted it was unaware an asbestos factory had once sat on the site where they are currently building 180 homes in...

Former Almondbury care home offloaded by council set for demolition

New supported living properties could soon be built at the site of a former Huddersfield care home, if plans get the go-ahead. Sitting off Hurst...

Kirklees charity plans seaside trip as ‘financial barriers rob young people’ of simple joys

A Kirklees charity will be taking well over 100 people on a trip to the seaside as financial barriers “rob young people” of simple...

More help for struggling Kirklees families announced this summer

More help is on the way for struggling Kirklees families this summer thanks to an increase of funding to The Bread and Butter Thing...

Kirklees Council responds to backlash over SEND service inspection

Kirklees Council has acknowledged that work still needs to be done when it comes to improving services for children and young people with Special...

Lindley residents urged to do one thing as rats flock to local pond

Residents have been warned to stop feeding birds at a Huddersfield beauty spot due to fears it is creating a public health issue. Lindley ward...

Hundreds of NHS staff across West Yorkshire to lose jobs as huge cuts loom

Massive cuts are on the way at the West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (WYICB) which needs to slash its workforce by 50 per cent. The...

Kirklees Council pays out over £150,000 for pothole-related injuries and damage since 2023

Kirklees Council has paid out more than £150,000 in compensation for injuries and property damage caused by potholes over the past 18 months, new...

Seven week water mains replacement begins in Huddersfield village

Seven weeks of disruption are on the way for one Kirklees village as a major mains replacement scheme gets underway. Yorkshire Water has started a...

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