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A row of grey wheelie bins standing on the edge of a lawn next to a small kerb. On the other side of the kerb is a smooth paved road. Trees and the sloping rooves of several houses feature in the background.

Councillors join smaller bins proposal criticism

Kirklees Council's proposal to shrink domestic wheelie bins has been criticised by elected members.

Science & Environment

A row of grey bins standing on a street, against the backdrop some railings

Residents react to council's bin shrinking plans

People living in Kirklees could see their waste bins replaced with alternatives 25% smaller.

Three black wheelie bins on a pavement next to a fence.

MPs criticise council's proposal for smaller bins

Kirklees four Labour MPs say the "short-term financial fix" could lead to "long-term issues".

Science & Environment

Seven people stand outside Huddersfield Town Hall holding placards saying 'Kirklees putting lives at risk' and 'My mum's life matters'.

Council confirms plan to sell dementia care homes

Campaigners say they will continue to fight plans to transfer the homes to private providers.

A row of 10 grey wheelie bins stood on grass on a residential estate.

Smaller bins planned as council seeks savings

The new bins would save £131,000 in the next financial year, Kirklees Council report says.

Dewsbury Library in its current location - a single storey building with a large yellow sign outside which reads "library"

Town's library to be moved to new site

Dewsbury Library's relocation is tied in with a wider regeneration of the town, the council says.

Exterior shot of Castle Grange care home

Two council dementia homes could become private

Residents' families say they fear fees could increase if homes are transferred to private sector.

Artist illustration of Huddersfield Market plans, image shows

Victorian market to be 'faithfully restored'

Kirklees Council plans also include outdoor space for events outside the market and new stalls.

'New information' about tip set for closure emerges

Councillor says planning conditions stipulate that if tip closes it has to be restored to woodland.