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Kirklees Council
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Kirklees
Joined October 2008
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    A police investigation is underway into the video from a local school. Neither us nor the school condone violence in any form and behaviour like this will not be tolerated
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    Women and dog dressed as star wars characters at polling station
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    The Government’s refused to provide funds for free school meals during holidays, but we won't let children in Kirklees go hungry. We'll be funding free school meals during holidays in Kirklees. Find out more below 👇 @MarcusRashford we're with you.
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    We're delighted to announce that we are submitting a bid to create a National Rugby League Museum in the George Hotel in Huddersfield - the place where it all began for the sport🏉 #itscominghome kirkleestogether.co.uk/2020/05/21/bid…
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    Great work Jodie, love from everyone in Hoodezfield and beyond #DoctorWho #backinghuddersfield
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    To everyone who has mentioned that we flew the LGBT flag upside down this weekend – we did and we’re sorry. We apologise and we meant no offence. To everyone who has complained that we flew the LGBT flag, we offer no apology whatsoever, we’re proud to be diverse and inclusive.
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    Well, you’ve waited for the announcement and here it is… Rugby League is coming home – as we have won a bid to create a National Rugby League Museum in the Huddersfield hotel where the sport was born 125 years ago!!! 🏉 Find out more: orlo.uk/Ehb4y
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    Matt Hancock tonight announced new guidance for a number of areas in the north of England, including Kirklees👇 We’re asking Government for clarity on this and will respond when we have more.
    1/4 We're constantly looking at the latest data on the spread of coronavirus, and unfortunately we've seen an increasing rate of transmission in parts of Northern England.
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    We support those peacefully protesting for equality and have lit up our local landmarks purple as a symbol of sympathy to the family of George Floyd and in support of Black Lives Matter.
    Dewsbury Town Hall
    Huddersfield Town Hall
    Batley Town Hall
    Cleckheaton Town Hall
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    Racism has no place in Kirklees or anywhere else. That's why we support those who are peacefully protesting for equality and we will be lighting our local landmarks purple on Saturday as a symbol of solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter
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    Tonight we lit Castle Hill blue to remember all those who have lost their lives to coronavirus.
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    We’re lighting up Castle Hill and projecting onto our 4 Town Halls tonight - here’s a picture of Victoria Tower in VE Day colours.
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    Big shout out to our dedicated refuse collection teams who'll be continuing to collect your bins as usual over the Easter Bank Holiday, help them help you by following these steps: socsi.in/OKdg0