Kirklees Council5 Nov 2025Jamaica donations appeal after Hurricane MelissaOrganisations across West Yorkshire are seeking items including non-perishable foods and toiletries.5 Nov 202527 Oct 2025'We're working together to stop roadworks ruining our town'Independent shop owners say takings have fallen due to disruption - and they are now collaborating.27 Oct 202521 Oct 2025Leisure centre closure damaging health, campaigners sayA meeting takes place later to discuss plans to build a replacement sports facility in Dewsbury.21 Oct 202516 Oct 2025Road improvements to be scaled back due to costA report suggests the costs of a road improvement project are scaled back by more than £4m. 16 Oct 202514 Oct 2025Plans for town's leisure centre set for go-aheadThe proposals for Dewsbury are a "once-in-a-generation" opportunity, the council's leader says.14 Oct 202514 Oct 2025Church plan deferred over 'unanswered questions'It is proposed the Church of the Holy Innocents in Dewsbury be transformed into two houses.14 Oct 20256 Oct 2025Protest over plans to cut down trees for bus laneAbout 50 people demonstrate over plans for the bus lane between Oakenshaw and Chain Bar roundabout.6 Oct 202525 Sep 2025Care home privatisation battle reaches High CourtKirklees Council faces a legal challenge over its plans to privatise two care homes to save money.25 Sep 202521 Sep 2025Fatal road sweeper crash investigation continuesKhatija Umarji, 77, was struck by the council vehicle in Batley and died at the scene, police say.21 Sep 2025...