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Council leader responds to HCS concerns about shake-up of the planning process

18/7/2020

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Letter to His from Kirklees Council leader
Kirklees Council has given an assurance to Huddersfield Civic Society that it has 'no plans to weaken or abolish any planning committees'.

​The pledge by council leader Cllr Shabir Pandor was made in response to concerns expressed in a letter from society president, Bernard Ainsworth.


Cllr Pandor writes: 'Public input into decision making is an essential element of our democracy. Our focus as an administration is on improving engagement with local people and working with them on the issues that affect them. Localised decision making on planning issues is clearly part of that process.'


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A tribute to hotelier Joe Marsden

9/7/2020

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Joe Marsden, Huddersfield hotelier
By DAVID WYLES, Chairman, Huddersfield Civic Society

I was saddened to hear of the death of Joe Marsden who, with his brother John and families, contributed so much to the town over many years.

Joe epitomised what is termed ‘the hospitality industry’, with his warm welcome, generosity, humour and understanding of the people for whom the night club, bistro and hotels became their favourite venues.


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HCS outlines its vision for the town's new station gateway

4/7/2020

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A vision of Huddersfield's new station gateway
Huddersfield Civic Society is working to support Kirklees Council develop plans for the Huddersfield Blueprint’s Station Gateway.

A new, west-side station entrance, with a pedestrian link from St George’s Square, would revitalise the railway warehouse and surrounding area. The square itself would benefit from the removal of vehicles accessing the station.
 
This week the Society submitted an outline for a suggested approach to Peter Steniulis in the Council’s Major Projects Service.

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HCS collaborates in effort to improve transport links

2/7/2020

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HCS has established a joint transport working group with Huddersfield Unlimited to help improve transport links in and around the town.

 The group has identified five themes that are important to the economy and quality of life in the town, including digital connectivity. Initially the working group will focus on two areas:

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