Shabir Pandor

Tanisha Bramwell, front centre, celebrates her election success at gaining the Dewsbury West seat last Friday.

Independent councillor ‘humbled’ to serve Dewsbury West

Leader of Kirklees Council, Cllr Cathy Scott. Credit: Northern Exposure/Kirklees Council.

Labour councillors planning rethink after losing control of Kirklees Council

Labour will remain the largest party on the council and the coming weeks will see the local authority decide whether to be run as a coalition or through a minority administration

Labour loses control of Kirklees Council as two cabinet members voted out

West Yorkshire Ambulance Service with the support of 20:20 Foundation and Islam Dewsbury, organised two free first Aid Awareness of CPR and AED training sessions at the Salfia Community Centre.

North Kirklees residents trained for lifesaving First Aid education

Acting Leader of Kirklees Council, Coun Cathy Scott. Photo: Northern Exposure/Kirklees Council

Acting leader pledges a fresh start for Kirklees as she appoints her new cabinet

Dewsbury East councillor Cathy Scott is the new acting leader of Kirklees Council

'It's time for change': New acting leader of Kirklees Council takes the reins

Coun Shabir Pandor (Labour, Batley West) has resigned as Leader of Kirklees Council

Leader of Kirklees Council announces his resignation with immediate effect

Kirklees Council will provide vouchers worth £70 for all children and young people who are eligible for means-tested free school meals. Photo: Getty Images

£1.3million cost of living support for Kirklees families over summer holidays

Coun Shabir Pandor, Leader of Kirklees Council, and Coun Graham Turner, cabinet member for growth and regeneration, on a pathway in front of several of the allotments

New allotments site paves way for work on 4,000 homes at Dewsbury Riverside

An artist's impression of plans for Commercial Street in Batley

'Once in a generation' investments approved for Batley and two Spen Valley towns

An artist's impression of how the revamped Dewsbury Arcade could look when restoration work is finished

Dewsbury Arcade gets £4.5million lottery cash boost to restore historic building

Kirklees Council and the Dewsbury Town Deal Board will receive a £4.5million investment from the National Heritage Lottery Fund to support the development of the historic Dewsbury Arcade.

Dominic Brown

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

An artist's impression of plans for Commercial Street in Batley town centre

Cabinet approves regeneration plans for Batley, Cleckheaton and Heckmondwike

Dewsbury Cemetery

Kirklees Council approve £500,000 for additional cemetery capacity

Leader of Kirklees Council Shabir Pandor

Council Leader refreshes Kirklees Cabinet

The Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield

‘Platform’ acts announced for Kirklees showcase event at Lawrence Batley Theatre

Kirklees Council’s plans to enhance the area’s cultural and heritage offer have had a big boost thanks to ‘significant’ investments from Arts Council England and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Kirklees announce ‘significant’ investments for district’s cultural sector

The Coronation of King Charles III will take place on Saturday, May 6.

King Charles III Coronation: Here’s how to start planning your celebrations

Jacqui Gedman, chief executive of Kirklees Council for the last 22 years.

Kirklees chief executive to retire after 22-year commitment to council

Dewsbury Town Hall

Kirklees Year of Music 2023 announces March and April programme

Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, has launched a service to boost productivity on the region’s businesses.

Wakefield and Kirklees firms to benefit from scheme to boost productivity

Batley Baths

Union accuses Kirklees Council of 'dereliction of duty’ over leisure services

Batley Baths

Campaigners slam key councillors for 'snubbing' meetings to save Batley Baths

‘Platform’, hosted as part of a two-day programme on Wednesday, April 26 and Thursday, April 27, at Huddersfield’s Lawrence Batley Theatre, will give eight local artists and bands an opportunity for exposure and access to industry professionals.

Solo artists and bands wanted for Kirklees Year of Music 2023 showcase event

Sun News on Healey Lane, Batley.

Batley store granted alcohol licence despite concerns raised by councillors

Three of the Weeping Sisters puppets, are being prepared for a Holocaust Memorial Day event at Dewsbury Town Hall.

Council prepare to mark Holocaust Memorial Day with events across the district

Dewsbury Arcade.

Council receive approval to move forward with the Dewsbury Arcade project

The visit took place on Thursday, December 15.

Government Minister visits Batley to see plans to improve the town centre

The MP for Batley and Spen, Kim Leadbeater, showed the senior Cabinet Minister Michael Gove around the centre of Batley this week to argue for government investment in the town.

Jessica Barton

Kirklees councillor Will Simpson, cabinet member for culture and greener Kirklees.

Council claims it’s “ahead of the curve” in tackling climate emergency

Leader of Kirklees Council Shabir Pandor

Kirklees Council have approved £535,000 of funding to support residents

Councillor Will Simpson

Kirklees Council is developing a new Heritage Strategy

Leader of Kirklees Council Shabir Pandor

Kirklees sets out budget pressures and takes action on rising costs

The Remembrance Sunday parade in Dewsbury last year.

Here is a full list of road closures in Dewsbury for Remembrance Sunday

Oakwell Hall Country Park on Nova Lane, Birstal is set to benifit from the investment.

Arts investment boost for North Kirklees attractions

Rugby League festival at Dewsbury Rams

Batley Bulldogs and Dewsbury Rams benefit from funding to bring awareness of RL

Winners included Tanisha Bramwell, Chickenley Community Centre and Rainbow Baby Bank.

Meet the winners of the Kirklees Diversity, Equality and Innovation awards

Batley councillor, Coun Shabir Pandor, the leader of Kirklees Council.

Kirklees Council ‘shortlisted for a European Diversity Award

The Queen.

People across North Kirklees send their best wishes to The Queen

The cost of living crisis is affecting many families across Kirklees.

‘Don’t delay giving cost of living support to struggling families,’ council told

The bid for Government funding aims to make Batley a more modern destination, and a safe and inviting environment for everyone

£12million bid to Levelling Up Fund for Batley town centre regeneration project

Coun Shabir Pandor and Kirklees Council chief executive Jacqui Gedman discuss recruitment and staff retention at a recent meeting

Kirklees Council warns it might not have enough key workers to deliver services

Coun Jackie Ramsay (Lab, Dewsbury South), pictured at last year's Kirklees Council elections

'Let people keep warm in council buildings in winter', says Dewsbury councillor

Members of the Historic Places Panel on their visit to Dewsbury

Heritage experts visit Dewsbury to explore town's regeneration opportunities

Dewsbury Town Hall.

Remembering Srebrenica event to take place at Dewsbury Town Hall

Cleckheaton town centre

Big step forward for masterplan to regenerate the heart of Cleckheaton

Kirklees Council is drawing up plans to regenerate the heart of Cleckheaton and is asking residents to share their ideas to help shape the town’s future.

Dominic Brown

Leader of Kirklees Council, Shabir Pandor

Leader of Kirklees Council is on Labour longlist to replace Huddersfield MP

Former long-distance swimmer Eileen Fenton at the main pool at Spen Valley Leisure Centre

'Proper cool': Kids give their verdict on £15m new Spen Valley Leisure Centre

The Roberts family are among the first users to benefit from CityFibre’s full fibre rollout in North Kirklees.

Rollout of full fibre broadband continues in Dewsbury, Birstall and Mirfield

Labour members and councillors celebrate after winning a majority on Kirklees Council

Labour wins majority at local elections to take control of Kirklees Council

Vote counting at Cathedral House, Huddersfield, in the 2018 Kirklees Council elections

How Kirklees Council could look after voters go to the polls in May's elections

Covid Memorial Day will be held on March 23, the two-year anniversary of the start of the first Covid lockdown

Kirklees Council reveals plans to mark national Covid Memorial Day

Young people from Ashbrow Primary at the Chestnut Centre Library this World Book Day

Schools and libraries write a new chapter on inclusion on World Book Day

The new Spen Valley Leisure Centre will open on February 28

First look inside the new £18.6million Spen Valley Leisure Centre

The new Spen Valley Leisure Centre

Opening date revealed for £18.6m new Spen Valley Leisure Centre

Batley Bulldogs chairman Kevin Nicholas at the historic Mount Pleasant ground with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and MP for the area Kim Leadbeater. Picture: Getty Images

Can Batley's Mount Pleasant be the place to house the new Rugby League Museum?