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Supporting the case for full electrification of the trans-Pennine railway route

9/10/2020

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An electrified railway in the UK
Huddersfield Civic Society and Huddersfield Unlimited are concerned that the case for full electrification of the trans-Pennine route from York to Manchester needs to be made more effectively at this time. It has twice been postponed by government, with national decisions on rail investment imminent.

We are working with others that support the case for full electrification and see the clear benefits of its being a priority for investment. They include Kirklees Council, Zero Carbon Yorkshire, Railfuture (Yorkshire) and Action on Yorkshire Transport.


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Entries sought for our 2020 Design Awards

4/10/2020

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Staff from Donaldsons's Vets, a winner in our 2019 design awards.
Civic Society members and the public are invited to nominate their favourite buildings in our 2020 Design Awards.

Established in 2012, the awards have been presented to the best developments within Huddersfield completed over the past couple of years.
                                    
You can nominate projects in the following categories:

  • Best new build
  • Best shop front
  • Best refurbishment
  • Best residential development
  • Best commercial development
  • Best community project.

There is no restriction on the number of nominations. 


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Praise for virtual trail of Birkby

3/10/2020

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Collage of Zoom viewers watching the trail of Birkby
St John's Church, Birkby, Huddersfield
A virtual heritage walk organised by Kirklees Libraries in partnership with Discover Huddersfield has received plaudits from as far afield as Seattle. 

The walk, devised by Frank Grombir and Lorna Brooks, was based on the Birkby Trail leaflet, one of 17 produced by the Discover Huddersfield partnership.

The trail was broadcast live on September 17 as an event held as part of the annual Heritage Open Days Festival. 


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