Kirklees

Landlord concerns raised as Kirklees prepares for Renters’ Rights Act reforms

A senior Kirklees Council director has defended the new Renters’ Rights Act after councillors raised concerns that tougher regulations could drive private landlords out...

After two months of deadlock, Kirklees leaders share their verdict on Reform’s win

Political leaders across Kirklees have reacted after Reform UK secured control of the council, bringing an end to a two-month leadership stalemate. At a specially...

Litter penalties fall by 75% across Kirklees despite ongoing rubbish complaints

Residents have challenged new figures showing a sharp drop in littering fines across Kirklees. However, the decline is not due to lack of litter...

Third Kirklees Reform councillor faces backlash over alleged ‘Islam-free’ social media posts

A third Reform UK councillor in Kirklees is facing scrutiny over a series of alleged historic social media posts, including one calling for England...

Kirklees deadlock ends as Reform UK’s Sarah Wood elected council leader

After more than two months of political deadlock, Kirklees Council has finally elected a new leader. Reform UK's Sarah Wood has secured a victory...

Council reviews latest submissions for 33-home Huddersfield development

Plans to transform an abandoned Huddersfield site into 33 new homes have moved a step closer after developers submitted a series of reports aimed...

Residents urge council to tackle ‘dangerous’ parking near Batley schools

Residents living near two Batley schools say they are "fed up" with dangerous and inconsiderate parking that regularly clogs a key commuter route during...

Kirklees warned government could intervene if leadership deadlock continues

Kirklees Council has been warned that continued failure to elect a leader could ultimately result in intervention from central government, as concerns grow over...

Kirklees residents frustrated as council remains without a leader

The authority has been without a permanent political leader since the all-out elections in May resulted in no party securing overall control of the...

‘How did we end up here?’ Residents demand answers over Food Hall U-turn

Calls have been made for closer scrutiny of Kirklees Council’s regeneration strategy following concerns over the management of Huddersfield’s new Food Hall and the...

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