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Kirklees Council under fire for new estate-maintenance charge

Kirklees Council is facing criticism over a new weekly grounds-maintenance service charge that will be levied on council tenants from November, with opposition councillors...
Bradford & Keighley

Daughters of Eve Conference 2025 explores mental health and wellbeing through an Islamic lens

The Muslim Women’s Council welcomed more than 200 women from across the UK to Bradford for the 2025 Daughters of Eve Conference, a day-long...
Durham

Durham councillors back ‘Maya’s Law’ campaign to strengthen child protection after toddler’s death

Councillors have backed calls for a new law to protect children after the tragic death of a County Durham toddler. The Maya’s Law campaign has...
Kirklees

Kirklees Council rules out debate on Huddersfield Giants’ stadium plan after petition falls short

A debate will not be held on the future of a Huddersfield Giants stadium despite thousands of signatures on a petition. Huddersfield Giants fans have...
Durham

Durham councillors approve new freedom of expression protections despite warnings over offensive language

A bid to change free speech laws for councillors in County Durham has been approved. Reform UK’s proposal to strengthen freedom of expression protections in...
Bradford & Keighley

Bradford Council welcomes Government pledge to create 400,000 green energy jobs by 2030

Bradford Council has welcomed the Government’s announcement that up to 400,000 green energy jobs will be created by 2030. Over the weekend Government announced its...
Bradford & Keighley

Final chance in 2025 to explore Bradford Cathedral’s historic textiles

Bradford Cathedral is inviting visitors to take a closer look at one of the city’s hidden artistic treasures as it hosts the final Ecclesiastical...
Leeds

Leeds and Sheffield leaders unite to demand rail investment between Yorkshire’s biggest cities

Political and business leaders from Leeds and Sheffield are joining forces to push for “transformational rail investment” linking Yorkshire’s two largest cities. Leeds City Council...
Bradford & Keighley

Bradford Hospitals’ Ramadan Allies project wins national award for inclusivity

A Bradford project that helps Muslim NHS staff observe Ramadan while at work has been recognised with a national equality award. The Ramadan Allies initiative,...
Kirklees

Kirklees misses its own deadline on Dewsbury burial land report – Community Alliance demands transparency

Community Alliance Kirklees has criticised Kirklees Council for missing its commitment to publish the long-awaited Green and Open Spaces (“Green Land”) Report, which was...
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