Working Group – 9th March 2020
Here’s an overview of the Kirklees Democracy Commission Working Group meeting on Monday 9th March 2020 at Batley Town Hall.
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Working Group – 27th January 2020
Here’s an overview of the Kirklees Democracy Commission Working Group meeting on Monday 27th January 2020 at Dewsbury Town Hall.
Growing Great Places workshops, 28th January and 4th February 2020
We’re supporting citizens and organisations who have great ideas for making our local places even better. Come along to a free workshop to find out how Growing Great Places, our new community crowdfunding programme, can help you to get a great idea off the ground in your community.
Working Group – 17th December 2019
Our Working Group discussed our new role profile for Kirklees Councillors, protocols for officers and councillors working together, and the ‘Growing a stronger youth council’ report.
What we’re learning from the citizens of Ashbrow and Fieldhead
We’re excited to be working with citizens and organisations in the Ashbrow ward of Huddersfield and the Fieldhead neighbourhood of Birstall. With the support of the New Citizenship Project, together we’re learning how we can best work together to make our local places even better.
Democracy Seekers task results: What do councillors do?
We’re sharing the results of our first Democracy Seekers task, which was all about what councillors do and how we can help councillors and citizens to connect.
Democracy Seekers online task: What do councillors do?
Are you a Democracy Seeker? Our online task for October 2019 is all about councillors, with a focus on how we can make it easier for citizens to find out what our councillors do.
Growing a stronger youth council
Our “Growing a stronger youth council” report shares what young people told us about having a voice, getting involved in community life, and how we can help them to grow the skills, confidence and connections that they want, in the way that they want.
Khizar’s story
Khizar’s advice for young people is: “Get involved and get your voices heard. The best way to do that is through an organisation such as the youth council”
Aishah’s story
Aishah says that one thing she really took from Kirklees Youth Council was the sense of belonging it gave her.