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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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Controversial Huddersfield road scheme axed to relief of campaigners

A controversial Huddersfield road scheme has been axed much to the relief of campaigners who fought to save over 100 mature trees that would...
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Batley East residents reminded to vote in this week’s by-election

Residents in Kirklees’ Batley East ward are being reminded to vote for a new councillor to represent their area in this Thursday’s (31 August)...
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Kirklees Council’s maintenance plan for £250,000 “tree-like” structures amidst cutbacks.

Kirklees Council has outlined its maintenance plan for the distinctive planters at Huddersfield New Street despite cutbacks to grounds maintenance services. The addition of the...
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Mirfield residents reiterate flooding concerns and call out Kirklees council’s new policy

Mirfield residents have called out the “breathtaking irony” in Kirklees Council’s Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. The proposed strategy sets out the council’s role in...
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More than ten thousand illegal cigarettes and vapes seized in Huddersfield.

More than £40,000 of illegal tobacco and vapes have been seized in an operation targeting businesses suspected of selling such products to children in...
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Pakistan born blind hiker aims to conquer Snowden with a vision for Cancer awareness.

At the age of 61, Pakistan born Khalid Hussain, with visual impairment, is preparing for his second hiking endeavour, conquering Snowdonia's Snowdon peak despite...
Kirklees

What would happen if Kirklees Council declares effective bankruptcy?

With increasingly severe money-saving measures being put in place, we take a look at what would happen if Kirklees Council declares that it is...
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Kirklees Council Leader instigates review of councillor allowances

Within hours of appointing her Cabinet, acting Leader of Kirklees Council, Councillor Cathy Scott, has identified a need to reduce spending on allowances paid...
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Objections made as Kirklees Council looks to up residential vehicle permit costs by over 200%

Kirklees Council is looking to increase its fees for residential parking permits by over 200%, with a £150 increase already in place for new...
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