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From carer to plumber, nursery nurse to administrator, an apprenticeship could be your route to a new career. Get new skills, qualifications and a wage.

Want to know more? Find out about apprenticeship events taking place this week.

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Save Energy and Save

Save with Castle and Minster Credit Union... and cut your household bills. You could benefit from:

• lower energy bills;
• a free water meter;
• savings on train and bus fares;
• low cost furniture, computers and electrical appliances.

More information about Save Energy and Save

Kirklees Creative Summit

If you want to know more about the current issues facing the creative sector in Kirklees, come to Creative Gifts - the Kirklees Creative Summit.

12.00 noon Tuesday 21st February at Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield.

More information and book your place at Kirklees Creative Summit

News

Cabinet recommends keeping open Red House and retaining free bulky waste collections

Kirklees Council’s cabinet has put forward its recommendation to council. This amends the budget proposals which the council published last month, and will keep a locally important museum open and amend plans to charge for bulky waste collection because of concerns about fly tipping.

Proposals for Dog Control Orders consultation

Stricter rules could be brought in across Kirklees to clamp down on irresponsible dog owners.

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Featured events in February

Jongleurs Comedy Club
Huddersfield Town Hall, Huddersfield
Year of the Dragon
Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury

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Get into Apprenticeship Week (Dewsbury)
Drop in at our Apprenticeship desk at Dewsbury JobCentre Plus during National Apprenticeship Week and find out what's on offer
Les Palais de Paris
Dewsbury French Circle invites you to an illustrated presentation by Robert Donald.

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Catering Supervisor (Physical Resources And Procurement)
Carlinghow Princess Royal JI & N School, Batley
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Consultation on school admissions arrangements
Tell us your views on admission arrangements for children joining a school for the first time in September 2013.
Fairer charging consultation
Tell us your views on proposed changes to the council's fairer charging policy on adult social care.

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