Kirklees

Kirklees Off licence asked to pay £3040 after being guilty for selling alcohol to a child under 18

On 8 September 2023, Mr Muhammad Junaid, the Director of Rehmat’s Hati Mini Market Ltd trading as Go Local of Royds Drive, New Mill...

Huddersfield shoppers gutted at Wilko closure and speak of declining high street

With the news that Huddersfield’s Wilko will be closing its doors, leaving another gap in the high street, we spoke to local shoppers to...

Kirklees councillors asked to turn down pay increase and take 5% allowance cut

Kirklees councillors are being asked to reduce their allowances by five percent and opt out of a scheduled pay increase for this year to...

Batley Girls High school contains collapse-prone concrete, government confirms

A Kirklees High School has been confirmed to contain dangerous concrete, with a review of other sites in the district currently being undertaken. Batley Girls’...

Kirklees Council falls short of government requirement for housing land

Kirklees Council does not have enough housing land to meet government requirements, making it more difficult for the local authority to turn down applications...

Kirklees’ regeneration projects to be ‘delayed, deferred or stopped’ due to finances

Some of Kirklees Council’s regeneration projects will be ‘delayed, deferred, stopped or not started’ following a review of its capital programme. The review, which includes...

Kirklees’ cabinet sets out plan to deal with financial challenges

The severity of Kirklees Council’s financial position is becoming increasingly clear with the situation expected to get worse before it gets better, according to...

Kirklees Council seeks public input on tougher vehicle specifications for taxis

Specifications for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire vehicles could become tougher as the Kirklees Council consults on an updated policy. Kirklees residents are being invited...

Council looking for volunteers to clear snowy Kirklees streets this Winter

Kirklees Council is looking for volunteers to get involved in its snow wardens scheme and help the district get through the winter. A trial of...

As stronghold gradually weakens in five years, will Labour be able to retain Batley East yet again?

Batley East goes into elections today, post the arrest and subsequent resignation of Cllr Fazila Loonat. With an electorate of 13140, Batley East is...

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