Hot Topics

Comoodle Presentation
The Council received a very interesting presentation from Duggs Carre, who gave us lots of information about Kirklees' new Sharing Scheme called Comoodle. It is a means of sharing Council's equipment with the local community. Full details from the News Page.
Parish Council to consider next year's budget
The Council will soon be looking at its spending proposals for the next financial year, which starts in April. Do you have any views on what the Council should or should not spend money on? Let us know what you would like your Parish Council to do next year. All views will be considered.
Lascelles Hall Christmas Tree
It has been decided to plant a Norway Spruce on the grassy area in Lascelles Hall and to take away the old tree, which is not growing at all well. We hope that it will be in place in time to receive the festive lights at Christmas.
Superfast Broadband extended to Flockton, Grange Moor & Kirkburton
More homes are now able to access superfast broadband in the Flockton, Grange Moor and Kirkburton areas. Click the above link for full details and to find out how to take up this exciting new offer.
Hanging Baskets Add Colour to the Villages
96 baskets were put up across the area bringing welcome colour. Assistance was received from the Rural District Committee & Lepton Community Link. Village organisations in Kirkheaton & Shelley also provided additional baskets, for which we are grateful.

Welcome to Kirkburton Parish Council

Burton Village Hall

Northfield Lane

Highburton

Huddersfield   HD8 0QT


Tel: 01484 604391

Email: clerk@kbpc.co.uk


Clerk to the Council  :  Angela Royle  


Forthcoming Meetings:


Thursday 2 November 2017
7.30 pm : Parish Council

Thursday 9 November 2017
7.30 pm : Grants & Community Projects Committee

Unless otherwise stated the meetings will be held at Burton Village Hall.  There will be a public participation session at the beginning of all Council and Committee meetings, when people can speak for up to 3 minutes on any issue which falls within the Council's / Committee's  remit, with the total session lasting a maximum of 15 minutes. All meetings are open to the public, although contributions from the public are legally restricted to the Public Participation item. 


However, sometimes items need to be taken in private if the discussion involves disclosure of personal information or details of a future contract.  The decisions taken in private sessions are public knowledge and will be included in the minutes.

The agenda will normally be available about a week beforehand from the Meetings Page.

New funding for Youth Projects

There is some grant funding available to support youth activities.  The criteria for applications is as follows:

It can only be used to fund activities for young people under the age of 18.

The project must be ongoing.

The project must be based within the Kirklees Kirkburton ward, ie in Farnley Tyas, Flockton, Grange Moor, Highburton, Kirkburton, Shelley, Shepley, Stocksmoor or Thurstonland.

How to apply:

Download an application form from the link below.  The deadline for receiving completed applications is Friday 27 October.

Application Form - WORD

Application Form - PDF

The final decisions on the applications will be taken by the Council in December, and successful applicants should receive the cheques soon afterwards.

Apply now for your Council Grant


Community groups are now invited to apply to the Special Grant Fund (Small Annual Grants  & Clock Grants).  The rules have changed since last year, so you are advised to read the Guidance before completing the form.  Groups will need to demonstrate that they have received a grant previously over the last two years, or have a Constitution showing that they serve their local community.

Groups are able to apply for up to £250.  The funding can be used for a wide variety of things such as new toys, new sports kit / equipment, Christmas parties, summer trips, or even to help with the running costs.  However, there are items for which the Council cannot provide funding, such as equipment required to deliver the National Curriculum to schoolchildren.

Please click the Grant Schemes tab above to obtain a copy of the Guidance and Application Forms. They are also available as paper copies from Burton Village Hall, the local Parish Councillors and the Clerk.  They can be emailed out on request.

Groups are also able to apply for a General Grant - scheme which replaces Community Projects, Defibrillator, Emergency, Environment and Start-Up grants.  Full details of eligibility, rules and supporting documents required to accompany the application can be found on the Grant Schemes tab above.

The deadline for receipt of completed forms for all schemes with supporting documentation is Friday 27 October.  Late applications will automatically be refused.