Kirklees

Seventy-seven homes for Liversedge in Kirklees despite more than 100 objections

Plans to build 77 new homes in Liversedge have been greenlit despite 144 objections from local residents. The plans – relating to a plot of...

Fears new Kirklees housing development will play ‘Russian roulette with people’s lives’

Locals fear a housing development could ‘play Russian roulette with people’s lives’ as plans for 21 homes at Holmbridge have been green-lit. The highly controversial...

Droppings and decaying rodent carcass among shocking findings at Kirklees catering suppliers

Droppings, a decaying rodent carcass, and meat more than a year past its  use by date. These are just some of the shocking findings made...

Kirklees Council set to increase council tax as budget proposals revealed

From job cuts to a Council Tax hike, more “difficult decisions” are on the way for Kirklees Council as the local authority sets out...

Fears Kirklees Council is ‘setting the community up to fail’ with latest plan for mothballed town hall

The Cleckheaton Lib Dems have accused Kirklees Council of ‘setting the community up to fail’, through its newly-released plans for the local town hall. A...

Batley Library saved from relocation after community campaign

Batley Library will be staying in its historic home after Kirklees Council backtracked on relocation plans. Last year, the council announced plans to move Batley...

Council sets out plan for Dewsbury library with new location confirmed

A decision has been made to move Dewsbury Library to a new location, despite the wishes of the local community. The library will be shifted...

Kirklees Council performs worst for overall tenant satisfaction in West Yorkshire, new survey shows

Kirklees Council has the worst scores for overall tenant satisfaction out of all the major social housing providers in West Yorkshire. The Regulator of Social...

Full visiting restrictions rolled out as norovirus takes hold at Dewsbury and District hospital

Hospitals across Kirklees are feeling the strain this winter – and now Dewsbury and District Hospital has shut its doors to all but a...

Savile Town Scouts host apprentice-style enterprise challenge to celebrate heritage and revitalise Dewsbury town centre

Dewsbury Town Centre is set to transform into a hub of activity as the Savile Town Scouts, in partnership with The Arcade Pop Up...

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