Three workshops organised by the Huddersfield Partnership have been attended by the society. The Partnership gives town centre businesses a chance to outline their recommendations for the Business Improvement District (BID). BIDs are part of the Government’s plan to encourage partnership working between a local authority and the business community. A BID is a defined…
Fancy an enlightening stroll? Here are some excellent ways to discover Huddersfield on foot. The 2019 walks’ programme produced by the Discover Huddersfield partnership is available by clicking the link below. It includes 17 walks around the town with themes including architecture, radical history, music and Caribbean heritage. Walks are also arranged around areas including…
Award winner: Icestone Gelato, John William Street A proposal to allocate funding for the improvement of shop fronts in the area around St George’s Square was agreed this week by Kirklees Council’s cabinet. Huddersfield Civic Society applauds the decision – and we welcome your views on this important topic. An Huddersfield Examiner story on the…
Kirklees Council has been told it can proceed towards adoption of the Local Plan. An independent examination by the Planning Inspectorate has concluded that with the recommended modifications the plan is sound and legally compliant. Its adoption will be considered by councillors at an extraordinary Council meeting on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Details regarding the…