Meet our new Working Group
A new Working Group for the Kirklees Democracy Commission are overseeing our practical work to grow a stronger local democracy.
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Local democracy and lowering the voting age in Kirklees – University of Huddersfield Research
Researchers at the University of Huddersfield are encouraging young people aged 14 to 18 in Kirklees to take part in some research about the wider issues around lowering the voting age and young people’s views on politics and democracy.
The Voice of the Councillor, 13th February 2018
This free event in Kirklees is an opportunity to discover, debate and learn about what councillors are doing nationwide to develop their roles and be catalysts for change in their communities.
We’re delighted to receive a special award from ADSO
ADSO (the Association of Democratic Services Officers) have created a special award to acknowledge the Kirklees Democracy Commission’s “outstanding work in promoting local democracy.”
Next steps for the Kirklees Democracy Commission
A brief report about the next steps for the Kirklees Democracy Commission is on the agenda for the Full Council meeting on Wednesday 15th November 2017.
Free UK Parliament workshops
Learn about the suffragettes and find out how to get your voice heard in these free UK Parliament workshops.
#KirkleesQT, October 2017 – live tweets
Live tweets from our Kirklees Question Time event on 12th October 2017.
Hannah Directory 2017
We’re delighted to be able to share the 2017 edition of the Hannah Directory with Kirklees citizens at our women’s suffrage themed events during Local Democracy Week.
Suffragette – free screenings of the award winning film
Enjoy these special screenings of the award winning film “Suffragette” in community venues across Kirklees.
Launch of the Councillor Toolkit for schools
We’re delighted to welcome some of our youth councillors back to the Council Chamber to launch a toolkit that will help councillors to talk to school children about local democracy.