Kirklees

West Yorkshire Combined Authority invests in Huddersfield bus service

A key Huddersfield bus route is seeing more services, more often thanks to investment from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, and...

Kirklees Council has ‘no plans’ to reverse tip closure decision despite mass objection

Despite widespread opposition, Kirklees Council says it has no plans to reverse its decision to close Birstall tip and cut the opening hours at...

Huddersfield’s new police station on track for 2026 opening

Huddersfield’s new police station could be up and running by 2026, as West Yorkshire Police (WYP) submits an application to Kirklees Council. The plans will...

‘The future has never looked brighter for Dewsbury’ as brand new plans revealed

Dewsbury’s future has never looked brighter, according to one Kirklees councillor, as ‘game-changing’ designs are shared for the new market and town park. Kirklees Council...

Kirklees Council awards green organisations £5k funding with the Zero Waste Community Grant scheme

Thousands of pounds have been awarded across six green initiatives in Kirklees in a bid to boost sustainability. Launched in April 2024, Kirklees Council’s Zero...

Kim Leadbeater MP criticises proposed closure of Birstall waste and recycling centre

The MP for Spen Valley, Kim Leadbeater, has called on Kirklees Council to look again at the proposed closure of the Nab Lane waste...

Kirklees Council’s Children’s Services receives “good” Ofsted rating in improvement from previous year

After a three-week inspection, Kirklees Council’s Children’s Services have received a “good” Ofsted rating overall, though challenges remain when it comes to care leavers...

Delays and cutbacks emerge with Huddersfield set to undergo major revamp over coming years

Huddersfield is set to undergo a major transformation over the coming years, but some plans have hit upon setbacks. Huddersfield is at the centre of...

Notorious Slaithwaite pub frequented by “hardened drinkers” to reopen to dismay of locals

A Slaithwaite pub notorious for drug use, anti-social behaviour and underage drinking has been allowed to re-open to the dismay of local people. The Silent...

New dementia day care facility to be opened soon in Kirklees

The end is in sight for work on Kirklees’ new dementia day care facility at Knowl Park House in Mirfield, as the council issues...

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