Other policies and strategies

• All Age Disability Overarching Policy Framework

• Biodiversity Strategy

Explains the importance of biodiversity and describes how Kirklees Council and its partners will meet the objectives set out in the Biodiversity Action Plan.

Biodiversity Action Plan

• Habitats of Principal Importance that occur in Kirklees
• Species of Principal Importance that occur in Kirklees

Identifies the local habitats and species of principal importance (also known as priority habitats and species). These are the species and habitats taken from the UK National Biodiversity Action Plan that occur in Kirklees or those that are of sub-regional importance. These habitats and species have individual action plans that enable us to prioritise biodiversity work in the district.

Grasslands:

• Semi-natural pasture
• Guidance for the management of semi-natural pasture
• Lowland and upland Meadows
• Guidance for the management of flowering grasslands
• Lowland dry acid grassland

Uplands:

• Blanket bog
• Upland heathland
• Upland flushes
• Lowland heathland

Forest habitats:

• Forest habitat networks introduction
• Upland oak woodland
• Lowland deciduous and other woodland
• Upland mixed ashwoods
• Wet woodland
• Guidance for the management of woodland areas

Arable and pastoral areas

• Arable field margins
• Guidance for the management of arable field margins and winter stubbles
• Hedgerows
• Guidance for the management of hedgerows

Wetland and riverine habitats

• Rivers, riverine corridors and associated habitats
• Reedbeds
• Guidance for the management of rivers and riverine habitats reedbeds

Urban areas and previously developed land

• Scrub and habitat mosaics on previously developed land
• Guidance for the management of scrub

Species action plans

• Floating Water Plantain
• Great crested Newt
• Marsh Helleborine
• Northern Wood Ant
• Twite
• Water Vole
• White clawed Crayfish

Biodiversity Opportunity Zones

• Biodiversity Opportunity Zones map
• Biodiversity Opportunity Zones map - Background
• Biodiversity Opportunities Zones - Habitats and species tables

Kirklees has a varied natural environment, ranging from the remote Pennine uplands of the west, to the intensively farmed agricultural land to the habitat zones across the district.

• Warm Zone - End of Project Process Evaluation - Executive Summary
• Warm Zone - End of Project Process Evaluation - Report
• Warm Zone - Economic Impact Assessment
• Home Energy Conservation Act (HECA) Report 2017
• Energy Company Obligation flexible eligibility statement of intent

Our vision for equality, diversity and inclusion

Our strength comes from recognising, respecting and valuing our differences across the community, and being proud of the people and places that make Kirklees special.

We are in a key phase of recovery, and inclusion is at the heart of this. We have all been affected by the pandemic in some way, navigating the same storm but in very different boats. The values of inclusion, kindness and pride are key to how we move on to create communities where people can be themselves, feel valued for the contribution they bring and in which we are proud to live and work.

Our Council Plan for 2021/23 sets out the priorities and values that shape our work.

Inclusion and Diversity Strategy

Our 2021/23 strategy: Recovery through Inclusion has four priority areas to assist the Council and its communities to continue to address inequalities and help facilitate pandemic recovery.

Inclusion and Diversity Strategy 2021/23

Inclusion and Diversity Annual Reports

We report annually on progress made against our inclusion and diversity outcomes, clearly stating the successes we've achieved and the lessons we still must learn.

Inclusion and Diversity Annual Report 2020/21

Workforce Profiles and Equality Data

Workforce profile data

Gender pay gap reports

Inclusion and Diversity Policy Statement and Graphic 2017/21

Keep up-to-date with the council's work on Inclusion by visiting Kirklees Together: Inclusion

• One Yorkshire Summary
• One Yorkshire Report
• One Yorkshire Toolkit

• Pay policy statement 2015/16

The Pay Policy Statement meets the requirements of the Localism Act 2011 (sections 38 to 43), and covers the period 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016. It covers a number of matters concerning the pay of the authority's staff, principally Chief Officers. This policy statement does not cover or include school staff and is not required to do so.

• Whistleblowing Policy

This whistleblowing policy is designed for Kirklees Council employees. But we will investigate any complaints made by employees of partner organisations, contractors and suppliers, services users, or anyone else, using the principles of this policy.

The council's whistleblowing policy is independent and confidential. It can be anonymous if you wish. We will make sure that you will not be victimised or suffer disadvantage if you report your genuine concerns.