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Conservative councillor, Joshua Sheard, explained that the forum's approval would be an 'empowering' step towards helping Birstall

New neighbourhood forum set to launch to give residents 'more say'

Birstall and Birkenshaw ward councillors Josh Sheard, Elizabeth Smaje and Mark Thompson.

‘Residents want a stronger voice’ as Birstall Neighbourhood Forum shapes up

Birstall and Birkenshaw ward councillors Josh Sheard, Elizabeth Smaje and Mark Thompson.

Birstall councillors' bid to hand more power to residents

The proposed layout of the development behind Birkenshaw Liberal Club. Credit: Riva Homes Ltd

Plans approved for 21 new homes at site backing onto Birkenshaw Liberal Club

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Green light for new click and collect unit despite concerns

Conservative councillor Josh Sheard.

Council told to put controversial Birstall tip closure plan on hold

Car parking charges are set to rise across Kirklees in the new year

Kirklees parking charges hike will go ahead as call-in sees no further action

Fifteen new homes are on the way on Healey Lane, Batley. Image: Owens Developments Ltd

Fifteen new homes for families and first-time buyers approved in Batley

Coun Mark Thompson warned that the site's proximity to the nearby Junction 27 Retail Park in Birstall contradicted the council’s support for business growth. Photo: Google

Birstall land earmarked as plans for a permanent travellers' site discussed

180 new houses have been approved just off Stone Street in Cleckheaton.

Cleckheaton to get 180 new homes as plans approved by council

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The controversial proposal to build a giant Amazon warehouse in Scholes, near Cleckheaton, has been refused at a marathon planning meeting.
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Birstall councillor Mark Thompson.

Birstall councillor speaks out after white male turned down by Police

Nearly 300 homes will be built on land off Hunsworth Lane

Green light for nearly 300 homes on farmland in Cleckheaton

Officers and police vehicles will be deployed at a variety of targeted locations throughout the winter months

Police officers deployed in Batley and Spen to tackle dangerous driving

Members of the Reclaim Our Area's Roads (ROAR) group at a recent protest

Campaigners welcome funding bid for police to tackle dangerous drivers

An artist's impression of the proposed giant warehouse in Cleckheaton

New images revealed of giant warehouse proposed for Cleckheaton

An aerial view of the site of the proposed giant warehouse between Scholes and Cleckheaton

Giant warehouse plan slammed as a 'monolith, monochromed liquorice allsort'

Kirklees councillors will not be getting a pay rise in the 2021/22 municipal year

No pay rise for Kirklees councillors this year

There's a planning application to demolish a disused Clough House, an 18th century mansion house in Birstall

Historic Birstall mansion to be demolished for housing under new plans

Councillors Liz Smaje and Mark Thompson are rallying against the decision.

Petition against Birstall J27 'traveller's site' reaches 5,000 signatures

Tony Aitcheson has a chance to show off his skills against veteran journeyman Dee Mitchell.

Aitcheson is focusing on Mitchell test

PAYING TRIBUTE Mark Thompson is running the Great Manchester Run in memory of his best friend Josh Hirst. (d310b310)

Friends run for charity in memory of murdered Mirfield man Josh Hirst

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