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Our Summer Roadshow is coming to you! 

Posted on: Monday 27 July 2026

Calling Homes & Neighbourhoods tenants and leaseholders, we’re hitting the road with six fulfilled events. Our Summer Roadshow starts this August, and we’d love to see you there.

Yorkshire Celebration at Oakwell Hall is back and bigger than ever!

Posted on: Thursday 23 July 2026

We are inviting residents and visitors to Oakwell Hall & Country Park on Sunday 2 August 2026 for a major celebration of all things Yorkshire. This free, family-friendly festival offers a full day of music, food, creativity and community pride in the stunning historic parkland.

New Kirklees Cabinet gets to work

Posted on: Tuesday 21 July 2026

In her first act as Leader of Kirklees Council, Councillor Sarah Wood (Reform UK) has appointed a new Cabinet to lead the authority. The Cabinet is the council’s main decision-making body, made up of councillors appointed by the Leader to oversee major service areas and make decisions on the council’s priorities, policies and spending. The appointments mark the beginning of

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