Kirklees

The controversial Kirklees Council decisions made this week and how they will affect residents

A number of controversial decisions were made by the Kirklees Council this week, with their impacts set to be felt right across the borough. Tensions...

‘Reclaim the Night’ event empowering West Yorkshire’s women and girls announced

Empowering women and girls to stand up for safer public spaces after dark will be the focus of a free event hosted by Mayor...

Kim Leadbeater MP ‘disappointed’ at impact of Council decisions on local residents

The MP for Spen Valley, Kim Leadbeater, has said she is disappointed about Kirklees Council decisions that will have an impact on local residents. Following...

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...

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