http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/Rss/KMCrss.asmx/pressReleases Kirklees Council RSS press release news feed. en-uk Kirklees Council 2010 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:32:01 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1991 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1991 The national shortage of grit supplies means Kirklees Council is continuing to grit a reduced network of roads and motorists are being warned to take care when driving on ungritted surfaces away from these routes during the current cold spell. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:34:21 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1990 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1990 Bounce into Books with children from Yorkshire and Humberside . . . and help make a Very Peculiar Yorkshire history. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:36:10 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1989 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1989 The West Yorkshire Branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association is running a dry stone walling 'taster day' on Sunday, March 7, from 9.30am until approximately 1pm. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:41:08 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1988 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1988 Youngsters attending the next Oakwell Nature Club on Saturday, February 27, will be planting hedges at Oakwell Hall and Country Park in Birstall. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:26:42 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1987 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1987 Alison Tymon, of the West Yorkshire Geology Trust, will be leading a walk on Sunday, February 28, entitled 'The Rocks of Huddersfield's Famous Waterfall'. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:24:25 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1986 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1986 A Kirklees Council schools co-ordinator has been hailed for his community cohesion work by Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:06:24 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1985 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1985 Dr Gordon Stewart will perform the next lunchtime organ concert at Huddersfield Town Hall on Monday March 1 at 1pm. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:01:04 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1984 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1984 A change to the line up will see flautist Nicola Hunter headlining the lunchtime concert on Wednesday March 10 at 12.30pm at Dewsbury Town Hall. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 09:59:27 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1983 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1983 Improving health care provision in Ashbrow Ward is to be the subject of a review being undertaken by Kirklees Council. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:24:14 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1982 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1982 All roads lead to The Information Station, as the team behind this new campaign launch their message on the buses travelling around Kirklees. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:14:20 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1981 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1981 A week of half-term activities will take children back to ‘Pastimes Past’ at Red House Museum in Gomersal. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 11:18:45 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1980 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1980 Kirklees Council is poised to take a major step forward in the exciting Waterfront Quarter redevelopment for Huddersfield. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:44:12 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1979 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1979 The government has introduced a new grants scheme running until March, to encourage and fund bright ideas that promote dignity in care. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:37:11 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1978 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1978 A ground-breaking local project to attract young people in Deighton is now inviting more to come and take part. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:19:49 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1976 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1976 People with learning disabilities in Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield are being invited to a special event to showcase the health and wellbeing services available to help them improve their lives. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 09:57:02 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1975 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1975 The next meeting of Holme Valley South Area Committee takes place on February 9 (7pm) at Wooldale Community Centre, Robert Lane, Wooldale, Holmfirth. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:25:17 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1974 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1974 The hard work of volunteers in Fieldhead has been celebrated at a special event. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 13:00:28 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1973 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1973 Kirklees Council is to be restructured to take account of predicted cuts in government funding. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:59:57 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1972 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1972 A crackdown on benefit cheats by Kirklees Council has uncovered fraudulent payments of more than £150,000. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:51:56 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1971 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1971 There's another opportunity to learn the traditional craft of hedge-laying at Dalton Bank Local Nature Reserve, Huddersfield, on Saturday, February 27. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:18:43 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1970 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1970 Half-term sees the first of Oakwell Hall and Country Park's 'Young Rangers' days, aimed at youngsters between 8 and 14 years who want to try something a bit more challenging. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 09:57:33 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1969 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1969 Children in North Kirklees are being given a big say in cleaning up their own environment. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:52:05 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1968 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1968 Despite the recession one in four businesses anticipates a growth in their workforce over the next 12 months according to the latest employer survey by Kirklees Council. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:34:58 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1967 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1967 Tolson Museum's temporary exhibition, 'A Rough Guide to Rag Rugs', provides the inspiration for half-term activities at the Huddersfield museum. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:25:50 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1966 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1966 Small businesses are being invited to apply for equipment to improve their safety thanks to a new scheme introduced by Kirklees Council, through its Safer Stronger Communities Service. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:20:56 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1965 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1965 As well as providing FREE home insulation, the Kirklees Council Warm Zone offers households a free carbon monoxide (CO) detector. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:17:57 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1964 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1964 A swoop on private hire vehicles trading illegally in Kirkgate, Huddersfield resulted in five drivers being suspended on Sunday January 31. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:00:03 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1963 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1963 The public are invited to take a tour through the industrial past of Thornhill Lees at a local school on Wednesday evening, February 10. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 10:20:29 GMT http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1962 http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=1962 Young people in Meltham are the latest in Kirklees to be able to sample the new facilities on offer from a new mobile youth club service. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 09:57:19 GMT