A Huddersfield headteacher’s worries about a new shop selling alcohol were dismissed as the council approved the license despite local objections. Huddersfield Headteacher’s Concerns Over New Shop’s Alcohol License Ignored Huddersfield: A headteacher’s concerns about a new shop selling alcohol have been overlooked. The Kirklees Council’s Licensing Panel approved the license for a convenience store…
Kirklees Council is pushing forward with its Cultural Heart plan to attract renowned artists and transform Huddersfield’s town center into a vibrant cultural hub Kirklees’ Our Cultural Heart Plan Aims to Bring Influential Artists to Huddersfield Huddersfield: Kirklees Council is really excited about its Cultural Heart project. They want to bring amazing art to the…
Kirklees faced heavy snow, prompting questions about the council’s winter response and whether more could have been done to support residents during the crisis Kirklees Council’s Snow Response: Was 5am Gritting Enough for Residents? Kirklees: The recent snowstorm really hit hard. Roads were a mess, and people were stuck. Schools closed, and bin collections were…
This week at Kirklees Council saw a new campaign launched and some controversial plans scrapped, with more decisions on the horizon. Campaign Launched and Plans Scrapped – Highlights from Kirklees Council This Week Kirklees: A lot went down at Kirklees Council this week. First off, several political groups joined forces to kick off a campaign…
Kirklees Council plans to sell 30 properties to tackle a £29.3m budget gap, hoping to raise £6m from these sales and others already identified Kirklees Council Aims to Sell 30 More Buildings and Land for Cash Boost Kirklees: The council is on a mission. They want to sell off 30 buildings and pieces of land.…
Huddersfield’s ambitious Cultural Heart project faces budget cuts, but the town’s future remains optimistic and vibrant. Huddersfield’s Future Looks Bright Despite Cultural Heart Plans Being Scaled Back Huddersfield: The Cultural Heart project is facing some challenges. Plans for a new music venue and car park are under review. The budget is tight, and some features…
Exciting developments are on the horizon for a historic Huddersfield building as plans for new homes progress. Housing Plan for Historic Huddersfield Landmark Set to Move Forward Significantly Huddersfield: Big changes are coming to a well-known building in town. Plans are in motion to turn the Estate Buildings into new homes. This is part of…
A 76-year-old woman was injured in Huddersfield after a mugging attempt left her with a facial wound. Police are seeking information on the suspect. Nasty Offence in Huddersfield Leaves 76-Year-Old Woman with Facial Wound Huddersfield: A woman in her 70s was attacked in broad daylight. It happened in the town center, near the bus station.…
A coalition of Kirklees councillors is pushing to replace the Cabinet system with a more inclusive Committee System for better local governance. Calls for Change at Kirklees Council as Campaign to Abolish Cabinet System Gains Momentum Kirklees: A new campaign is stirring things up in Kirklees. Several political groups are teaming up to ditch the…
Drivers in Kirklees are frustrated with new parking fees, claiming hidden charges and discrimination against those less tech-savvy Kirklees Drivers Upset Over New Parking Fees and Hidden Charges Spark Discrimination Claims Kirklees: New parking fees are causing quite a stir. Drivers are reporting hidden charges, and many are feeling left out. It seems like a…