Kirklees

Work on £10.5m Heckmondwike bus station to begin next week

Next week marks the beginning of 12-month-long construction works for Heckmondwike’s new bus station, after delays set the scheme back by several months. Under the...

Parking fees and permit costs to increase in Kirklees as residents “punished”

Kirklees residents and visitors are set for a parking price hike as an increase in charges has been given the green light. At a Cabinet meeting...

Kirklees Council wants residents’ input in Local Plan overhaul

As Kirklees Council continues the mammoth task of overhauling the Local Plan, residents are being asked to take part in some important research. The Local...

Tensions rise in council chamber as future of Kirklees’ dementia care homes debated

As calls of “shame” were shouted by members of the public and the state of Kirklees’ democracy was questioned by councillors, Cabinet has agreed...

Honley Village Hall set to be transferred to community

Honley Village Hall could soon be transferred to the community with a final decision just around the corner. Sitting at Roundway, the hall is a...

Cabinet asked to approve £26.76m investment in Kirklees’ fleet

A multi-million-pound investment is on the way for Kirklees Council’s ageing fleet, as a third of vehicles are past their best. Cabinet will be asked...

Spen Valley MP’s assisted dying bill to be considered this month

Proposals to change the law to give terminally ill people “choice at the end of life” are to be introduced in Parliament this month. Spen...

Historic University of Huddersfield building to get new look

A historic University of Huddersfield building is set to undergo refurbishment, with plans awaiting approval. Facing onto Queensgate, the Grade II Listed Ramsden Building makes...

Kirklees Council housing complaints surge, prompting urgent call for improved tenant communication and service

Complaints made by tenants in Kirklees’ council housing are on the rise, with the average cost of complaints handling over-budget and almost £18k paid...

Meltham residents and visitors invited to share visions for the future in ‘Ask Meltham 2024’ initiative

Meltham residents and visitors are being asked to share their hopes and ideas for the future of their village. Along with Meltham Town Council, Kirklees...

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