For the first time that anyone can remember there were NO amendments proposed to the Council budget. Usually, all the political groups in opposition propose amendments to the budget proposed by the councillors who are running the Council. The amendments could be to reduce the council tax rise or / and make changes to the […]

Over 3,000 local people signed a petition demanding that Kirklees Council provide a Sports Centre in Cleckheaton. Some want the existing building to be retained. Some would like to see a new sports centre built next to the new Whitcliffe Mount school sports hall when that is built later this year. Whatever the differing views […]

This illustrates the appalling condition of parts of our road network. This is the junction of Whitcliffe Road and Grange Road in Cleckheaton. The problem is that the Government has slashed funding for repair of roads. There was a report on Look North last week about the issue. The Government has provided the whole of […]

I have reported to Highways the dreadful state of the road at Moorbottom / Westgate. There is a whole series of potholes several of which are significant. If you see potholes please email the location to highways.ROSS@kirklees.gov.uk

The Labour-run Council has published DRAFT proposals for allocating land across Kirklees to be developed for housing and business use. The Local Plan, when it comes into force, lasts for 15 years. The Council expected residents to find out about the Plan by looking on the Council website. This meant that many people had no […]

No wonder local residents in Oakenshaw are complaining about the state of Bradford Road. The photo shows how the road is gradually sinking – AGAIN Whether this is due to the lack of surface water drainage here or that this ‘C’ road is taking far too much heavy traffic, is for highways engineers to resolve. […]

I know winter rain and frosts cause damage to our roads and that potholes always become more apparent at this time of year. However, there seem to be even more potholed roads in the Cleckheaton area this year. I have reported the following to Kirklees Council Highways. Grange Road at junction with Whitcliffe Road Serpentine […]

Old Robin is a cul-de-sac off Westgate by the old railway bridge and next to the paper shop. There is a well-used path from the end of Old Robin to Mortimer Street where the side entrance to Central Methodist Chapel is. This path has been used for many years on a daily basis. In the […]

FLEXIBLE CHILDCARE: FOUGHT FOR AND WON BY LIB DEMS IN THE LORDS Who is going to look after the children? One of the biggest worries for working parents is finding high quality and affordable childcare. It is also one of the biggest barriers, especially for women, to getting back into work. So, when the chance […]

CL Local Plan Hunsworth & Brookfields flyer 1215 Please share this with anyone who may be affected.