Information points and centres

• Huddersfield
• Dewsbury
• Birkby Fartown
• Birstall
• Chestnut Centre, Deighton
• Lindley
• Marsden
• Shepley
• Skelmanthorpe

Huddersfield and Dewsbury The two town centre Information Points are at: Kirklees Information Point - Huddersfield Ground Floor Civic Centre I (and III) High Street Huddersfield HD1 2PQ Open: Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 5.15pm Friday 8.45am to 4.45pm Map Huddersfield Information Point Directions Huddersfield Information Point Cash and Information Office - Huddersfield Surgeries Children and Families: Tuesday & Thursday 9.15am to 12.45pm Deaf Team: Friday 9.00am to 11.30pm

Kirklees Information Point - Dewsbury Town Hall (and Walsh Building) 1 Town Hall Way Dewsbury WF12 8DG Open: Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 5.15pm Friday 8.45am to 4.45pm Map Dewsbury Information Point Directions Dewsbury Information Point Cash and Information Office - Dewsbury Surgeries in the Walsh Building Deaf Team: Wednesdayday 9.30am to 11.00am drop in service only Surgeries in the Town Hall Rent Arrears and Recovery Unit: 10am to 12am and Wednesdays 2.00pm to 4.00pm Services The main services provided in Huddersfield and Dewsbury incorporates Social Services (including Blue Badges, concessionary travel passes); Revenues and Benefits (including council tax, housing benefits); Kirklees Passports (including dog neutering vouchers, photographs); and Housing Needs (including homeless unit, tenancy relations, private sector housing unit). In Huddersfield there is also the Community Contact Resource Centre (providing advice to customers whose first language is not English). The Information Points are also able to assist customers requiring legal advice and hold the Community Legal Service Quality Mark for assisted customer service. Both have bilingual staff and interpretation facilities for non-English speaking customers and there are surgeries for deaf people. There are free phones for customers to contact other council departments. There is disabled access and parking nearby.

Birkby Fartown This new Centre brings both library and information services to the local community. Library and Information Centre - Birkby Fartown Wasp Nest Road Fartown Huddersfield HD1 6HA Tel: 01484 223098 Open Monday 9am to 5pm Wednesday 1pm to 5pm Friday 1pm to 8pm Saturday & Sunday 1pm to 4pm Map Birkby Fartown LIC Directions Birkby Fartown LIC Services As well as having the traditional library service, including free use of public access computers and internet, the information point also operates a bill payment service as well as the provision of advice and guidance on a variety of other council services. A free phone allows customers direct access to other council departments. Other services Storytime/Rhymetime: Mondays in term time from 2pm to 2.45pm

Birstall Opened in May 2004, this Information Point integrates a cash and information service into the existing library. Kirklees Information Point - Birstall Market Street Birstall WF17 9EN Tel: 01924 326227 Open Monday & Wednesday 9.30am to 7.00pm Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9.30am to 5.00pm Saturday 9.00am to 1.00pm Map Birstall Information Point Directions Birstall Information Point Services As well as having the traditional library service, including free use of public access computers and internet, the information point also operates a bill payment service including cash (through a kiosk facility) as well as the provision of advice and guidance on a variety of other council services. A free phone allows customers direct access to other council departments. An issuing service is available for Kirklees Passports (applicants need to provide their own photographs) and dog neutering vouchers.

Chestnut Centre, Deighton This Centre operates in partnership with Fresh Horizons and as well as providing both library and information services, the Centre also offers access for the local community to Housing services, the police, and a children's centre and health advice. Chestnut Centre, Deighton Chestnut Centre, 2a Chestnut Street, Deighton, Huddersfield, HD2 1HJ Tel: 01484 234234 Open Monday, Friday & Saturday 8am to 6pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8am to 8pm Map Chestnut Centre, Deighton Directions Chestnut Centre, Deighton Services The Centre boasts a traditional library service, including free use of public access computers and internet, with a self issue book facility. The information desk also operates a bill payment service as well as the provision of advice and guidance on a variety of other council services. A free phone allows customers direct access to other council departments. The partner, Fresh Horizons, also offers access to many other services including housing, the police, a children centre and health advice. A community cafe provides a comfortable area to relax and enjoy the visit. Rooms are available for hire.

Lindley This Centre brings together information and the existing library into one expanded service. Library and Information Centre - Lindley Lindley Library, Lidget Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3JP Tel: 01484 222172 Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 7.30pm Saturday 9.30am to 1pm Map Lindley Library and Information Centre Directions Lindley Library and Information Centre Services As well as having the traditional library service, including free use of public access computers and internet, the information centre also operates a bill payment service as well as the provision of advice and guidance on a variety of other council services. A free phone allows customers direct access to other council departments.

Marsden A smaller information point: Marsden Information Point 20-26 Peel Street Marsden HD7 6BW Tel: 01484 845595 Email: marsden.informationpoint@kirklees.gov.uk Open Tuesday 2.00pm to 6.00pm Wednesday to Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.00pm to 4.00pm Map Marsden Information Point Directions Marsden Information Point Surgeries Credit Union: 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month 10.30am to 11.30pm Citizens Advice Bureau: By appointment Housing: Wednesday 11.00am to 12.00pm Services A full Kirklees Passport issuing facility is offered together with proof verification for housing and council tax benefits, blue badge applications, and free school meals. In addition, assistance with other general council queries, plus excellent tourism information with an emphasis on local outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. Maps, books and souvenirs for sale.

Shepley This Centre brings together information and the existing library into one expanded service. Library and Information Centre - Shepley Shepley Library and Information Centre Marsh Lane Shepley Huddersfield HD8 8AE Tel: 01484 222712 Email: shepley.library@kirklees.gov.uk Open Monday 2.00pm to 7.00pm Tuesday & Wednesday Closed Thursday 9.30am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 7.00pm Friday 2.00pm to 5.00pm Saturday 9.30am to 12.00pm Map Shepley LIC Directions Shepley LIC Services As well as having the traditional library service, including free use of public access computers and internet, the information centre also operates a bill payment service as well as the provision of advice and guidance on a variety of other council services. A free phone allows customers direct access to other council departments.

Skelmanthorpe This Centre integrates a cash and information service into the existing library. Library and Information Centre - Skelmanthorpe Skelmanthorpe Council Offices 24 Commercial Road Skelmanthorpe HD8 9DA Tel: 01484 222953 Open Monday & Wednesday 9.30am to 7.00pm Thursday & Friday 9.30am to 5.00pm Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm Map Skelmanthorpe Information Centre Directions Skelmanthorpe Information Centre Surgeries Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing: Thursday 9.30am to 12.00pm Registrars: Wednesday am by appointment only Police: First Monday every month 10.00am to 12.00pm Services As well as having the traditional library service, including free use of public access computers and internet, the information centre also operates a bill payment service as well as the provision of advice and guidance on a variety of other council services. A housing advisory facility also operates through Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing on Thursday mornings. A free phone allows customers direct access to other council departments. Full Kirklees Passport issuing service (applicants need to provide their own photographs) and dog neutering voucher issuing service available.