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About Kirklees
Kirklees Together Kirklees Council's magazine, keeping you up-to-date with the work of the council and its partners.	Environment Find out about nature reserves, waste collection and recycling facilties, renewable energy, envirnonmental management, air quality and contaminated land.
Housing Home search, shared ownership information, debt advice, links to housing Q&A and the Council's housing strategy.	International activities Information about Kirklees international activities including twin towns and the European Unit.
Local organisations Searchable listings of local organisations, voluntary and community based groups. With contact details and meeting information.	Markets Kirklees offers markets at different venues over 7 days a week, so whatever you are shopping for our traders can come up with the goods.
Parish and town councils Information about your local council; what Parish and Town Councils do, what pays for them, information and contact details for the local councils in Kirklees.	Parks and open spaces Information about parks and open spaces across the Kirklees area.
Population and statistics Kirklees Factsheets, Ward and Area Profiles ('Town' and 'Settlement'), 2001 Census, 1991 Census, Latest Kirklees Population Estimate, Index of Deprivation 2004.	Where's my nearest Information about doctors, dentists, pharmacies, parks, bottle banks etc. nearest to your location.
Community relationships Whether in the workplace, schools or in neighbourhoods, we all have an important role to play in community life.

Community safety
Anti-social behaviour Contacts and information about anti-social behaviour in the community.	Kirklees Safer Communities Partnership (external site) A partnership that links together several organisations in tackling crime and the fear of crime in the community.
Kirklees Partnership (external site) Documents and information explaining the council's community strategy plan, bringing together the public, private, voluntary and community sectors.	Report it online Use this online form to report matters such as abandoned vehicles, fly tipping, fly posting, broken street lights, faulty pavements, overgrown vegetation, graffiti etc...
ROSS street care Use this service request form to report any problems to the Highways team.	Turn in a tagger Information on a campaign by Crimestoppers in association with West Yorkshire police and the council to reduce graffiti around the community.

Culture and community history
Arts in the Neighbourhood A small grant to help community and voluntary groups set up arts and cultural projects and events by contributing towards the costs. Projects must be wholly or mainly for the benefit of Kirklees residents and involve Kirklees residents.	Grantnet A user-friendly, interactive service which allows the user, free of charge, to get up-to-date information on funding and grants through the internet, with the information tailored to specific needs.
Halls for hire Town Halls and community buildings for hire, including contact and booking details.	History On Your Doorstep Community History Service newsletter bringing history and heritage to life in Kirklees. Includes special features, details of events, exhibitions and history listing.
Kirklees museums Information on museums and galleries in the Kirklees area. Opening times and accessibility.	Libraries Information on all libraries in the Kirklees area, including mobile libraries. Apply for membership, renew or reserve items.
Reading Circle An online reading circle and creative writing group. Share your comments about this month’s reading choice or anything that you have read, tell us your thoughts about books and reading and get your own poems or short stories published here.

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Area committees What are area committees? How you can get involved. Details of the meetings.	Complaints, comments and compliments How to contact the council, making complaints and suggestions. Feedback form.
INtouch kirklees INtouch kirklees is an interactive TV site that allows you to find out about local services, events and information, have your say on a wide range of issues, and contribute your own experiences.	MPs and MEPs Information about Members of Parliament and Members of the European Parliament.
Volunteering in Kirklees Information on the range of opportunities to help out and gain valuable experience.	Your say Have your say. How to influence council decision making.

Health and wellbeing
Active for life Information and advice on leading a healthy actiive life, finding an activity to suit your lifestyle and where to take part in those activities.	Getting Fit for 2012 Getting Fit for 2012 Year of the London Olympics.
Social care and health Information relating to childcare, older people and disabled persons. Information and support for carers. Residential and nursing home search.	Kirklees Youth Games Kirklees Youth Games is committed to providing the opportunities and the inspiration for all young people to get involved in sport and active leisure.
North Kirklees Primary Care Trust Chairman's Fund [PDF 484kb] Information about grants for health professionals and voluntary or community groups in the North Kirklees area.	Sport and leisure Sports centres and sporting and leisure activities in the Kirklees area.

Schools and learning
Education and learning full menu Information about adult learning, childcare and early education, financial support, policies, school information, teaching vacancies and young people's information.	Schools Information on admissions to schools, bullying, childcare, term dates, Ofsted reports, occasional holidays, governing bodies, and school information search.

Young people
Kirklees Youth Offending Team Kirklees Youth Offending Team's one simple aim is to prevent offending by children and young people. Information for the offender, the parents, victim and the staff.	Shout It Out! (external site) The website to help young people in Kirklees tell those with power how things are... and how they should be!
Young people's information Information of interest to young people and their families. Includes youth clubs and other activities.

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