Eric Firth News Today

Senior councillor says the regeneration programme is tackling neighbourhood's challenges head-on

A STATIC cycle challenge held in Barnoldswick at the weekend has raised around £3,000 for Pendleside Hospice and other local charities.

TEAMS of three cyclists are needed for an annual static bike ride challenge due to take place in Barnoldswick on Saturday, September 10.

Following the initial consultation, Kirklees Council is progressing with parts of the proposals for the new £5million Heckmondwike Bus Station which received public support.

Plans to increase Kirklees councillors’ pay by almost a third have been branded “outrageous” by a leading Liberal Democrat peer who says the huge pay hike cannot be justified when people are struggling with the cost of living crisis.

Dewsbury Library has been given a new look following the completion of work to improve the building's surroundings.

A giant Dewsbury sign is going to be the first installation of the Dewsbury Creative Arts Town Programme.

From: Councillor Eric Firth, Labour, Dewsbury East ward

Kirklees council is seeking Cabinet approval for the future lease and management arrangements for the Dewsbury Arcade once renovation works have…

As the new year begins, the Reporter Series has asked key figures to share their hopes for Dewsbury in 2022.