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World-class music in Kirklees

Experience the joy of live music with the Kirklees Concert Season!

Council and democracy

My Kirklees Account

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Services

Winter information

Gritting, winter preparations and guidance.

Bins and recycling

View your grey, green and brown bin collection dates, household waste recycling centres and trade waste

Council Tax and benefits

View your Council Tax bands, make payments and see what benefits and support you may be entitled to.

Leisure and culture

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Schools, education and childcare

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Council and democracy

View your ward councillors, voting, policies and strategies, our council plan, voting and elections and information and data.

Connecting Kirklees

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Adult social care and health

Arranging support, safeguarding, social activities, carers support, care homes and paying for care.

Housing and homelessness

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Births, deaths and marriages

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Children and families

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Jobs and training

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Licensing

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Business and economy

Business Kirklees, markets, work with Kirklees, employment and skills, rates and regulations.

Crime and safety

Report a crime, flytipping, litter and graffiti, keeping safe, preventing crime, drugs and alcohol.

Communities and volunteering

Community grants and funding, community directory, volunteering, community assets, local facilities and organisations.

Digital inclusion and accessibility

Digital access and skills, website standards, digital accessibility, writing and documents guidance, digital infrastructure

News

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Voting opens to name Kirklees Council’s new fleet of gritter

Posted on: Monday 02 November 2026

We have invested over £1.8 million pounds to secure a dedicated fleet of modern gritters, saving over £400k in rental costs each year. Now we want you to name them! We are inviting residents to help vote on names for our brand-new fleet of gritters set to hit Kirklees’ roads this winter. Primary schools across Kirklees submitted their favourite winter-themed

Events and groups

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Featured event

Antiques Valuation Day

See event description for details of meeting place or venue.,

Monday 9 November 2026 - 10:00am