Planning for
the Future
The Parish Council has set out some of its plans for the
forthcoming year:
There will be new noticeboards in 6 villages: Farnley Tyas,
Flockton, Highburton, Kirkheaton, Lascelles Hall and Lepton.
Community grants and small grants will continue to be provided
to groups, and further improvements are also planned at
Shelley Village Hall. There are several environmental projects
in under consideration, including planting autumn crocus
in Lepton & Shepley, undertaking a biodiversity audit
of the hedges and countryside as well as the possible provision
of subsidised water butts to residents.
The Council has set aside ten thousand pounds for its new
microgeneration policy. The first project will be the installation
of solar voltaic panels on the roof of Burton Village Hall.
Kirkheaton Churchyard
The Council has also undertaken essential work to some of
the trees. “We are grateful to Kirkburton Parish Council for
all they do,” says Rector, the Revd Richard Steel, “to keep
the graveyard in a good state, for the benefit of all those
walk through or come to investigate their family history.
Some of the trees, which have been pruned or removed had grown
very close to both the church and the well-known Colne Bridge
Mill Fire Monument. They were blocking a lot of light and
could have damaged the monument, so we’re delighted this work
has taken place.”
“We have a number of volunteers who do extremely valuable
work too and we’re always looking for more help. If you’re
interested contact the church office on 01484 531449.”
The Parish Council regrets the need to remove mature trees,
but there was unfortunately no alternative.
Solar Powered Bus Shelter in Thurstonland
We have the first solar powered bus shelter in Kirklees!
Huge thanks are due to the staff of Metro, who put it up.
They took out the bench and then reassembled it further
along Marsh Hall Lane, as it collapsed when it was removed
from the old shelter..
