Please see below information relating to communities in rural Kirklees that may be of interest. Please pass on, share and promote any information you think your communities and connections would be interested in.
Focus on Farnley Tyas community conversation
Find out what people said and tell us what you think about actions being proposed.
Join Farnley Tyas Community Group at the drop-in on Tuesday 21st July at 7-9 pm at St Lucius Church.
View the published results at: Focus on Farnley Tyas – How good is our place?
Kirklees Community Plus service
Provides short term, community-based interventions for residents to promote people’s well-being and independence. Support is broad and varied.
For all age groups and anyone can make an introduction for themselves, or someone they know. After making an introduction the local Community Connector will make contact within 10 working days.
They work alongside people and provide advice, information and guided signposting. To connect people to their local community, feel more included, independent and promote emotional, physical and mental well-being.
Email: community.plus@kirklees.gov.uk
Community Connector Enrique Salgado can be contacted on 07580791583 or come along to a regular drop-in on:
- 1st and 3rd Fridays in the month at the Denby Dale Community library 10:00 – 1:00pm
- 2nd and 4th Fridays in the month at the Skelmanthorpe Pantry 10:00 -1:00pm
Community Connector Deborah Neary will be at regular drop-ins on:
- the last Thursday in the month next one 23rd July 10.00 am-1.00pm at Shepley Library (then Thursday 27th August 10.00 – 1.00pm, 24th September)
- 2nd Tuesday in the month 11.00am – 2.00pm at Paula’s Community Cafe (Chatty Café), at St Paul’s Hall, Marsh Lane, Shepley (next drop in Tuesday 11th August , Tuesday 8th September)
Kirklees Library service is recruiting Customer Service Officers (Makerspace Support) at Kirklees Libraries for the Dewsbury and upcoming Huddersfield Makerspaces
These roles will support our innovative Makerspaces, helping customers explore creative technologies, learn new skills and bring their ideas to life.
We’re looking for people who enjoy working with others, are confident in a practical, hands-on environment, and have an interest in technology, making and learning.
Applications close at 12 noon on Monday 13 July.
For full details and to apply, candidates should visit jobs.kirklees.gov.uk and search for Customer Service Officer (Makerspace Support).
Have your say on the next 10 years of culture in Kirklees
Culture is about more than our backgrounds and traditions. It includes arts, music, history, creativity and the stories that bring our communities together.
Kirklees Council is asking for your views on our new ten-year Cultural Strategy and what you’d like to see over the next decade.
Find out more: https://kirkleestogether.co.uk/2026/06/24/have-your-say-on-the-future-of-culture-in-kirklees/
Homes and Neighbourhoods Tenant Forums (attached)
Kirklees housing teams are holding Tenant Forums this July for council tenants to drop in, ask questions, learn more about housing services, and find out how to get involved.
The forums are in Dewsbury on Monday 20 July, 10am to 12pm at Dewsbury Town Hall, Huddersfield on Tuesday 21 July, 10am to 12pm at Civic Centre 1, and online on Wednesday 22 July, 6.30pm to 8pm.
Find out more and register for the online session: https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/council-housing/get-involved.aspx
Domestic Abuse Awareness (attached)
If you want to find out more about Kirklees Domestic Abuse Specialist Services please visit this website:
Kirklees Domestic Abuse Specialist Services (KDASS) | domestic abuse support | Kirklees, UK
LAB Project (Employability)
There is still space on the next LAB Project Cohort running Friday 3rd to Friday 17th July: (Induction + 10 days, 10am to 4pm, Mon to Fri)
Build confidence, communication, and teamworking skills for employment. Gain an accredited Level 1 Extended Award in Learning, Employability and Progression
Find out more: https://www.properjob.org.uk/the-lab-project
Incentives include:Free to attend, Up to £5 per day in travel costs, £50 supermarket voucher upon completion
Get in touch for eligibility/to refer:Mollie – 07716639494 Office – 12484514687 Mollie@properjob.org.uk / engagement@properjob.org.uk
Vision Zero
West Yorkshire Vision Zero is a road safety aim to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all in West Yorkshire.
We believe that no death or serious injury is acceptable on our roads, and we are working in partnership to reduce road danger in our region.
Find out more, what you can do and report concerns: Road safety in our community | Kirklees Council
Movement Fund webinar
Yorkshire Sport Foundation are hosting two Movement Fund webinars on July 21st 2026 10am or 6pm online, to book your place click here.
The sessions are open to any group interested in applying for the fund. For further information about the Movement Fund, please visit Sport England’s website: The Movement Fund | Sport England
The sessions will cover:
- Introduction about Sport England’s Movement Fund.
- The Application, how and where to go to apply,
- Eligibility criteria, the application process,
- Useful guidance on what to include in your submission.
Both sessions will cover the same information so there is only need to attend one.
If you aren’t able to attend the session but would like support on a Movement Fund application please contact info@yorkshiresport.org who will connect you with one of our development officers.
Funding Opportunities
Please see attached a range of funding opportunities that may be of interest.
If you would like to promote community and voluntary activities or opportunities in the Rural area
Please contact: Luc (luc.bride@kirklees.gov.uk), Julie (julie.mcdowell@kirklees.gov.uk) or Aaron (Aaron.taylor@kirklees.gov.uk)
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Kirklees Rural
Active Citizens & Places Officer | Governance & Commissioning | Kirklees Council | PO Box 1720 | Huddersfield HD1 9EL | Tel. 01484 221000
Democracy and local places in Kirklees
http://www.democracycommission.org.uk/
Kirklees Rural District Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColneValleyAreaCommittee