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 […]

Thank you to everyone who came to the meeting today about the proposals in the Kirklees Local Plan that affect Hunsworth and Brookfields. I’m sorry it was standing room only. If anyone wants any further information or to discuss the proposals please let us know. I’ve attached the list of ideas which you may wish […]

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Martin Webster is the chair and driving force behind the huge improvements made by the Friends of West End Park. The Friends were devastated when the Council’s new grass cutting regime wrecked much of the improvements they had made over the last 4 years. Martin spoke to councillors and about 50 members of the public […]

The area round Chain Bar in Cleckheaton is an air pollution hotspot. The pollution measured was that caused by particulates and gases emitted by traffic. The pollution in that area is above European Union safety guidelines. The Government has a responsibility to reduce air pollution levels and is currently failing to do so. I learned […]

Councillors are required by Kirklees Council to write an Annual Report. It is written to a set format. This is my version: Introduction I continue to enjoy the privilege of being one of the 3 elected Liberal democrat councillors for the Cleckheaton ward. As part of the councillor team, I am committed to doing my […]

Your chance to get information and ask questions about the proposals for Dewsbury Hospital. When: Tuesday 16 April from 9 – 4 Where: St John’s car park. A roadshow team will be there to here your views and answer questions. The proposals include big changes for Dewsbury Hospital. The key ones are that Dewsbury A&E […]

I’ve just been reading the Annual Report of the Scholes Lunch Club. It has been going for 6 years and provided an invaluable service to older people in the Scholes and Hartshead Moor Top areas. The Lunch Club is based at Scholes Church Hall and is run by volunteers many of whom are also involved with the […]

Great news that the Whitechapel play area has now been fully re-furbished to make a safe play area for children in the area. The work was completed this week.

Cllrs John Lawson, Andrew Pinnock and Kath Pinnock completed their 6 mile section of the Kirklees Way in glorious sunshine. Together Kirklees Liberal Democrats walked the full 72 miles of the Kirklees Way last weekend in aid of the Mayor’s Charity. It was a great team effort which we have all enjoyed – especially as […]