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Office Closure
The office is closed until Monday 6 January to allow for staff annual leave and time off in lieu for unpaid overtime worked, as well as the normal Christmas break. Messages can be left on the answering machine or emailed. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Grange Moor Christmas Tree
We're sorry that people aren't happy at the new location for the tree. We found out very late that we couldn't use the original position and were in danger of not having a tree at all. Fortunately the Church stepped in and saved the day, for which we are grateful.
Update on grants
The Council has taken the final decisions on the grants submitted in October. Successful general grant and VE Day grant applicants will receive their cheques in January. Small annual grant applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications in January & receive the cheques in April.
General Grants now available
Looking for a larger amount of funding to help with your project? General grant applications are now being accepted. Full details from the link above. Closing date for applications: Friday 6 March.
75th VE Day Anniversary Grants
Grants of up to £250 are available for community groups commemorating the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Please click the link above for full details and to download a form. Deadline for receipt of completed forms: 6 March.

Merry Christmas!

The Parish Councillors would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.


We would also like to thank all the volunteers for their work over the last year. You all make such a difference and contribute in so many different ways.


Thank You.

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 9 January
7.30 pm : Council
8.00 pm : Environment & Climate Change Committee
(or after the Council meeting, if later)

Thursday 16 January
7.30 pm : Management & Finance Committee

Thursday 6 February
7.30 pm : Council

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

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Christmas Trees


The Council has provided 9 Christmas trees across the Parish in: Farnley Tyas, Grange Moor, Highburton, Kirkheaton, Lascelles Hall, Shelley, Shepley, Stocksmoor and Thurstonland.  All are paid for by the Council with the exception of one, which is funded by Kirklees Council.

We would like to thank the staff of Kirklees Council for installing the trees and sorting out the electricity.  We are especailly grateful for the work at Grange Moor, where we had to find a new location due to it no longer being possible to put it on the recreation ground.

Problems have been identified in Flockton, where we have put up tree lights over the last couple of years, since the demolition of the Working Men's Club.  We are working on resolving the issue and hope it can be done in time.

We know that the trees often form the focal point for carol singing and other festive events.  Why not send us some photos of your events for us to publish in our newsletter and on the website.