Concern has been expressed by the society over a planning application by Huddersfield Parish Church to create a small car park in St Peter’s Gardens. Parking for 14 vehicles is proposed on the north side of the building for clergy, volunteers, disabled drivers and those attending funerals. The former Vicar, Simon Moor, said last year: ‘We…
A one-day conference on waste and resources in Kirklees, will start the debate on how we manage waste in the next few years and the implications for our local economy. The issue of waste, litter and fly-tipping was addressed at a recent Civic Society Environment Workshop. The low recycling rate in Kirklees, currently around 30%,…
HCS Chairman, David Wyles recently provided support for children’s play facilities in the town centre, as part of a consultation carried out by Playful Anywhere on behalf of Kirklees Council’s Blueprint proposals. The following is an extract of comments made on behalf of the Civic Society during a telephone interview: Q. What is your understanding…
A proposal by Network Rail to upgrade a section of railway between Huddersfield and Westtown – about half a mile south-west of Dewsbury station – has won the support of Huddersfield Civic Society. Network Rail says: ‘The current layout of railway in this area means we can’t run more trains or faster trains than we…