http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/Rss/KMCrss.asmx/pressReleasesKirklees Council RSS press release news feed.en-ukKirklees Council 2012Wed, 16 May 2012 23:05:08 GMThttp://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4463http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4463A Batley woman has been fined for failing to clear her garden of waste.Wed, 16 May 2012 15:05:18 GMThttp://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4462http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4462City Car Club is celebrating three years of operation in Kirklees with the introduction of four brand new, fun and low-emission Toyota Aygos to the fleet in Huddersfield.Wed, 16 May 2012 11:13:42 GMThttp://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4461http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4461The council has received an offer of two new wind turbines, to be provided free of charge, from Kingspan Wind. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:06:40 GMThttp://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4460http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4460Kirklees Council is making sure that Dewsbury Market is on the tourism destination trail with a new promotional scheme aimed at coach and group visits. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:58:29 GMThttp://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4459http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4459Dewsbury has been given initial support* for an exciting regeneration scheme from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) it was announced today. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:40:04 GMThttp://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4458http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4458A royal affair makes the highlight of the Kirklees Concert Season, marking the start of a weekend of national celebrations for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Tue, 15 May 2012 16:04:49 GMThttp://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4457http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4457Author Chris Nickson visits Mirfield Library on Tuesday May 29 where he will read from his books featuring Richard Nottingham, Constable of the City of Leeds - a personal exploration of fiction and history from Leeds in the 1730s.Tue, 15 May 2012 12:25:37 GMThttp://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4456http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4456Giving people a better understanding of how public services in health and social care will change after NHS reform is to be the subject of a conference on May 29 in Huddersfield.Tue, 15 May 2012 12:19:51 GMThttp://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4455http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4455Graphic design students from The Creative and Media Studio School have created a brand identity for the Stadium Spectacular 2012 event at the Galpharm Stadium with the guidance and direction of brand design agency The Engine Room.Tue, 15 May 2012 11:18:11 GMThttp://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4454http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4454Three new businesses have opened at Queensgate Market since the end of April with a fourth to open later this month.Mon, 14 May 2012 16:42:03 GMThttp://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4453http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4453Classic car fans are in for a treat with the Yorkshire Rover Club 2012 Classic Car rally scheduled to be held at Oakwell Hall in Birstall on June 10.Mon, 14 May 2012 15:08:02 GMThttp://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4452http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4452A joint historic houses ticket offer has been announced for a year's unlimited entry to Oakwell Hall and Red House in Kirklees.Mon, 14 May 2012 11:26:13 GMThttp://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4451http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4451People who find they need some help or support at home, perhaps following a stay in hospital, can get help to regain their confidence to manage as independently as possible from Kirklees Council's Enabling Team.Mon, 14 May 2012 11:15:25 GMThttp://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4450http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4450Demand for foster carers in Kirklees has risen to record levels as the council – in line with local authorities across the UK - deals with growing numbers of children in care.Mon, 14 May 2012 10:50:11 GMThttp://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4449http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4449The organisers of the photograph competition to find images for the 2013 Marsden and Slaithwaite calendar are calling for entries.Mon, 14 May 2012 10:35:29 GMThttp://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4448http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4448Kerbing and footway works are due to start on Howard Avenue in Lindley.Fri, 11 May 2012 14:19:01 GMThttp://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4447http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4447The Arts Council has announced that Kirklees Music School is to become one of 122 new 'Music Education Hubs' around the country.Fri, 11 May 2012 12:40:21 GMThttp://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4446http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4446The Jam created the soundtrack of the early eighties, with 7 albums and 18 singles, such as Going Underground, Absolute Beginners, A Town Called Malice and Five O'Clock Hero. Fri, 11 May 2012 11:52:38 GMThttp://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4445http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4445Cllr David Ridgway of Colne Valley is set to be proposed as the next Mayor of Kirklees at the Council's Annual Meeting and Mayor-making ceremony on Wednesday May 23 with Cllr Martyn Bolt of Mirfield nominated as Deputy Mayor.Thu, 10 May 2012 17:09:15 GMThttp://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4444http://www2.kirklees.gov.uk/news/onlinenews/newsdesk/fullstory.aspx?id=4444A new guide for parents of young drivers has been published by a national safety organisation and is being distributed by Kirklees Council.Thu, 10 May 2012 10:59:25 GMT