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Polling stations are now open across the Kirklees district. You can cast your vote between 7am – 10pm. Don’t forget your photo ID! Not sure where you polling station is? Visit orlo.uk/GtKmR to find out.

Polling stations are now open across the Kirklees district.
You can cast your vote between 7am – 10pm. Don’t forget your photo ID!
Not sure where you polling station is? Visit orlo.uk/GtKmR to find out.
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🗳️ It's Election Day #GE24 ⏰ Polls are open 7am-10pm ❓ Who Can I Vote For? whocanivotefor.co.uk 📍 Where Do I Vote? wheredoivote.co.uk

🗳️ It's Election Day #GE24

⏰ Polls are open 7am-10pm    
❓ Who Can I Vote For? 
whocanivotefor.co.uk 
📍 Where Do I Vote? 
wheredoivote.co.uk
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We've just announced our first results, for Dewsbury & Batley. Iqbal Hussain Mohamed, an Independent candidate, has been elected. He says, "I'm truly honoured and privileged to be given the opportunity to serve the people of my constituency."

We've just announced our first results, for Dewsbury & Batley.

Iqbal Hussain Mohamed, an Independent candidate, has been elected.  He says, "I'm truly honoured and privileged to be given the opportunity to serve the people of my constituency."
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Our next results are in. Kim Leadbeater, of the Labour Party, has just been elected for Spen Valley. She says, "Spen Valley is the place I am proud to call home. Thank you for putting your trust in me, and believing that we can move forward for a better future for everyone."

Our next results are in.

Kim Leadbeater, of the Labour Party, has just been elected for Spen Valley.  She says, "Spen Valley is the place I am proud to call home.  Thank you for putting your trust in me, and believing that we can move forward for a better future for everyone."
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Next to be announced, the results for Huddersfield. Harpreet Kaur Uppal, of the Labour Party, has just been elected. She says, "It's the honour of my life to represent my town, and the wonderful people of it."

Next to be announced, the results for Huddersfield.

Harpreet Kaur Uppal, of the Labour Party, has just been elected.  She says, "It's the honour of my life to represent my town, and the wonderful people of it."
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Finally, the results for Colne Valley. Paul Davies, of the Labour Party, has just been elected. He says, "There's no magic wand to fix the challenges we all face, but we have a laser focus on giving our country the brightest possible future and we will not flinch."

Finally, the results for Colne Valley.

Paul Davies, of the Labour Party, has just been elected.  He says, "There's no magic wand to fix the challenges we all face, but we have a laser focus on giving our country the brightest possible future and we will not flinch."
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🎉43 local projects have already run successful crowdfunding campaigns through our #GrowingGreatPlaces programme, raising over £500k in pledges. Your great idea could be next. Find out how in our free workshop... 📅Thurs 18 July ⏰12 noon 💻on Zoom 🔗democracycommission.org.uk/growing-great-…

🎉43 local projects have already run successful crowdfunding campaigns through our #GrowingGreatPlaces programme, raising over £500k in pledges. Your great idea could be next. Find out how in our free workshop...

 📅Thurs 18 July
⏰12 noon
💻on Zoom
🔗democracycommission.org.uk/growing-great-…
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43 local projects have already run successful crowdfunding campaigns through our #GrowingGreatPlaces programme, raising a huge £502,552 in pledges. Your great idea could be next! Find out how in a free online workshop… Thursday 18 July, 12pm⏰ on Zoom💻

43 local projects have already run successful crowdfunding campaigns through our #GrowingGreatPlaces programme, raising a huge £502,552 in pledges. Your great idea could be next! 

Find out how in a free online workshop…

Thursday 18 July, 12pm⏰
on Zoom💻
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We know time flies & our Youth Councillors & teachers are busy people. That's why we are happy to pop out & support them on their #DemocracyFriendly journey. Last week we visited Salendine Nook High School for catch up & refresher. Please get in touch if you would like a refresher too 🌱

We know time flies & our Youth Councillors & teachers are busy people. That's why we are happy to pop out & support them on their #DemocracyFriendly journey.

Last week we visited <a href="/snhsacademy/">Salendine Nook High School</a> for catch up &amp; refresher. 

Please get in touch if you would like a refresher too 🌱
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The list of candidates for the Holme Valley South district ward and the Flockton ward of Kirkburton Parish Council by-election on Thursday 17 October has now been published on our website. View the list of candidates here: orlo.uk/aioQz

The list of candidates for the Holme Valley South district ward and the Flockton ward of Kirkburton Parish Council by-election on Thursday 17 October has now been published on our website. View the list of candidates here: orlo.uk/aioQz
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The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming Holme Valley South District ward and Flockton ward of Kirkburton Parish Council is fast approaching. If you have recently moved into the area, register to vote now at ➡️ orlo.uk/gJWz2 The deadline is midnight 1 October.

The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming Holme Valley South District ward and Flockton ward of Kirkburton Parish Council is fast approaching.

If you have recently moved into the area, register to vote now at ➡️ orlo.uk/gJWz2
The deadline is midnight 1 October.
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By-Elections are taking place on Thursday 17 October for Holme Valley South District ward and the Flockton ward of Kirkburton Parish Council. Going to be away on polling day? Apply for a postal vote online via ➡️ orlo.uk/YRVvn The Deadline is 5pm 2 October

By-Elections are taking place on Thursday 17 October for Holme Valley South District ward and the Flockton ward of Kirkburton Parish Council.

Going to be away on polling day? Apply for a postal vote online via ➡️ orlo.uk/YRVvn
The Deadline is 5pm 2 October
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Can we ask you about Meltham? Please come and talk to local volunteers about life in Meltham, Helme and Wilshaw – or take part online. The #AskMeltham team want to hear how you feel about your town & how things have changed over the past 5 years. howgoodisourplace.org.uk/ask-meltham/

Can we ask you about Meltham? Please come and talk to local volunteers about life in Meltham, Helme and Wilshaw – or take part online. The #AskMeltham team want to hear how you feel about your town &amp; how things have changed over the past 5 years.
 howgoodisourplace.org.uk/ask-meltham/
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We're delighted to announce that Field Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School have received our #DemocracyFriendly award👏 Over 200 children have enjoyed learning about local democracy & making a difference in their community, learn more in our blog 👇 democracycommission.org.uk/field-lane-jun…

We're delighted to announce that Field Lane Junior, Infant &amp; Nursery School have received our #DemocracyFriendly award👏

Over 200 children have enjoyed learning about local democracy &amp; making a difference in their community, learn more in our blog 👇

democracycommission.org.uk/field-lane-jun…
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What a super exchange with Class 4 Hepworth J & I School 🌱We've helped them understand the basics of local democracy including how they can get involved. 🌱They've helped us learn what life is like Hepworth & surrounding areas & how they feel about getting involved. Thank you 🌱👏

What a super exchange with Class 4 <a href="/hepworth_i/">Hepworth J & I School</a> 

🌱We've helped them understand the basics of local democracy including how they can get involved.
🌱They've helped us learn what life is like Hepworth &amp; surrounding areas &amp; how they feel about getting involved.

Thank you 🌱👏
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We’re supporting children & young people across Kirklees to learn about local democracy & make a difference in their community. Our pioneering #DemocracyFriendly programme is free to all schools in Kirklees. Here are some of the wonderful things we got up to in 2024 📽️👇🌱