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Temporary Change in Office Opening

Temporary Change in Office Opening

Published: 17 Jul 24

From 22nd July to 30th August 2024, the Parish Council Office at Holmfirth Civic will only be open to the public on Wednesdays from 0930 to 1430. Read More...

Save The Date! Big Community Celebration

Save The Date! Big Community Celebration

Published: 17 Jul 24

Save the Date - 9th November 2024 10am to 4pm - Holmfirth Civic Hall The Big Community Celebration! A chance to find out what's going on for everyone in the valley and meet the people and community organisations that make the Holme Valley special. Read More...

Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities

Published: 16 Jul 24

Click through for a list of funding opportunities available to local organisations. Read More...

New Speed Indicator Devices for the Holme Valley

New Speed Indicator Devices for the Holme Valley

Published: 11 Jul 24

As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing road safety in our community, Holme Valley Parish Council has provided funding for 2 mobile speed indicator devices to be installed in the Holme Valley. Read More...

Art Week - Office Closure

Art Week - Office Closure

Published: 25 Jun 24

Due to Art Week our office at Holmfirth Civic will be closed from 28th June until 15th July 2024. Please contact the Clerk for access by apppintment. Read More...

Publication of Accounts 2023-24

Publication of Accounts 2023-24

Published: 24 Jun 24

Holme Valley Parish Council's unaudited accounts for the Council year 2023-24 are available for residents to view Read More...

New Holme Valley Parish Council Chair and Vice Chair Elected for 2024-25

New Holme Valley Parish Council Chair and Vice Chair Elected for 2024-25

Published: 16 May 24

At the Annual Council meeting of Holme Valley Parish Council on 13 May 2024 Cllr Pat Colling (Ward Councillor for Honley Central and East) was elected Chair and Cllr Tom Dixon (Ward Councillor for Hepworth) was elected Vice Chair for the 2024-25 Council Year. Read More...

Election Results - May 2024

Election Results - May 2024

Published: 7 May 24

Welcome to Cllr Hugh Osborne - New Parish Councillor for Upper Holme Valley Ward. Read More...

Notice on Car Parking Charges from Kirklees

Notice on Car Parking Charges from Kirklees

Published: 11 Apr 24

Statement of Reasons and proposed Parking Places Order (and Schedules) for the proposed introduction of parking charges in currently free car parks across the borough. Read More...

Statement of Persons Nominated and Notice of Poll

Statement of Persons Nominated and Notice of Poll

Published: 8 Apr 24

Statement of Persons Nominated and Notice of Poll 2nd May 2024 7am to 10pm - Upper Holme Valley Ward Read More...

Notice of Election - Upper Holme Valley

Notice of Election - Upper Holme Valley

Published: 26 Mar 24

Nominations for candidates must be delivered to the Returning Officer by 4pm on Friday 5 April 2024. If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday 2 May 2024 Read More...

HVPC Annual Report

HVPC Annual Report

Published: 25 Mar 24

The Holme Valley Parish Council Annual Report is now available to view. Click on the link to download. Read More...

Blog: Cllr Sarah Whitelaw - Upper Holme Valley

Blog: Cllr Sarah Whitelaw - Upper Holme Valley

Published: 20 Mar 24

Upper Holme Valley Councillor Sarah Whitelaw recently visited the Holme Village Winter Feast. Read More...

Visit from Honley High School Students

Visit from Honley High School Students

Published: 20 Mar 24

The Planning Committee were recently delighted to host Students from Honley High School who are campaigning for improvements to Road Safety near the school. Read More...

2024-2025 Precept Explained

2024-2025 Precept Explained

Published: 13 Mar 24

Holme Valley Parish Council Precept for the Year 2024-2025 - Frequently Asked Questions. Read More...

Proposed Ward Boundary Changes

Proposed Ward Boundary Changes

Published: 12 Mar 24

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is consulting on proposed boundary changes and the number of councillors, wards and ward names in Kirklees. Read More...

Annual Parish Meeting

Annual Parish Meeting

Published: 12 Mar 24

The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Monday 18 March in the Lesser Hall at the Civic, Holmfirth at 7 pm. Read More...

Notice of Vacancy - Upper Holme Valley Ward

Notice of Vacancy - Upper Holme Valley Ward

Published: 27 Feb 24

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that due to the resignation of Councillor Adrian Relton James, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council. Read More...

Holme Valley Parish Council - What

Holme Valley Parish Council - What's it all about?

Published: 15 Feb 24

If you ever wondered what the Parish Council is all about, Councillors have recently produced a flyer to introduce our services and community work. Click through for a digital copy. Read More...

Office Closed

Office Closed

Published: 8 Feb 24

Due to the Amber weather warning in Holmfirth, the Parish Council office at the Civic will be closed on 8th February 2024 Read More...

Holme Valley South Ward Forum

Holme Valley South Ward Forum

Published: 7 Feb 24

The next Holme Valley South Ward forum with Kirklees Councillors will be on 21st February. Read More...

New Youth Worker for the Holme Valley

New Youth Worker for the Holme Valley

Published: 1 Feb 24

We are delighted to welcome Tyler Augustine as the new dedicated youth worker for the Holme Valley - Funded by Holme Valley Parish Council! Read More...

Cost of Living Support

Cost of Living Support

Published: 31 Jan 24

Available sources of support on the cost of living compiled by Kirklees. Read More...

Grants deadline 31st January!

Grants deadline 31st January!

Published: 10 Jan 24

Did you know one of the key ways the Parish Council supports the Holme Valley community is through its grant awards? In the year 2022-23, the Parish Council awarded £170,000 in grants. Read More...

Christmas Office Closure

Christmas Office Closure

Published: 20 Dec 23

We are taking a short break over the festive period, our office will be back open on 8 January 2024 Read More...

Community Grants

Community Grants

Published: 11 Dec 23

The next deadline for community grant applications for assets and events is 31st January 2024 - please visit the Grants section on our website for more information on how to apply. Read More...

Christmas has arrived in the Holme Valley!

Christmas has arrived in the Holme Valley!

Published: 23 Nov 23

As the festive season approaches, we are excited to reveal that Holme Valley Parish Council is spreading seasonal cheer by allocating £3,850 towards the procurement, installation, and lighting of Christmas trees in several villages across the Holme Valley. In addition to the Christmas trees, HVPC has extended grants to support the dedicated Christmas teams in Honley and Holmfirth for lights, decorations, and events. Read More...

Community Champion Awards 2024

Community Champion Awards 2024

Published: 22 Nov 23

Do you know a special someone in our community who deserves an award? We are delighted to announce that the nominations for our Community Champion Awards 2024 are now open! This is your chance to shine a spotlight on those extraordinary individuals who have gone above and beyond to make our community a better place. Read More...

Remembrance Services 12th November 2023

Remembrance Services 12th November 2023

Published: 9 Nov 23

Details of the wreath laying and remembrance services for Holme Valley Parish. Read More...

Holme Valley South Ward Forum

Holme Valley South Ward Forum

Published: 7 Nov 23

The next Holme Valley South ward forum to meet Kirklees HV South Councillors will be Wednesday 8th November 6.30 - 8.30 pm at Holmbridge Chruch Hall Read More...

Conclusion of the External Audit

Conclusion of the External Audit

Published: 29 Sep 23

PKF Littlejohn have concluded their external audit of the Parish Council's accounts for the Council year 2022-23 Read More...

Celebrating King Charles III

Celebrating King Charles III's Coronation: The Holme Valley's Newest Landmark

Published: 25 Sep 23

Holme Valley Parish Council are thrilled to announce the installation of a remarkable addition to our beloved Holme Valley – To celebrate the coronation of his Majesty King Charles III, A new topograph that captures the panoramic view across our landscape has been installed at Holme Moss car park. Read More...

Holme Valley South Ward Forum

Holme Valley South Ward Forum

Published: 13 Sep 23

The next Holme Valley South ward forum to meet Kirklees HV South Councillors will be Wednesday 20th September 6 - 8.30pm at Holmfirth Library Read More...

Shelter and commemorative benches moving to safe storage - for now

Published: 24 Aug 23

If you are out-and-about in Holmfirth on Thursday 24 August you may spot the Parish Council’s hard-working maintenance contractor dismantling and moving the seat and shelter from outside the old Market Hall and the other seat by the car park too. No need to panic! The items are being placed in safe-keeping whilst the centre of Holmfirth works take place. Holme Valley Parish Council would like to thank our friends at the Sculpture Lounge and Mick Kirkby-Geddes for providing a temporary home for these assets. Once the Holmfirth works are complete Holme Valley Parish Council can identify a suitable new home for the benches and shelter. Read More...

Holme Valley Cycling Festival - Save the Date!

Holme Valley Cycling Festival - Save the Date!

Published: 9 Aug 23

Calling all cycling enthusiasts and climate activists! Get ready to pedal your way to a greener future at the Holme Valley Cycling Festival. This free event, taking place on the 10th of September 2023 at Sands Recreation Ground, is not to be missed! Read More...

Community Grants

Community Grants

Published: 28 Jul 23

Our next round of grant funding is now open for applications - please get your submissions in by 31st August! Read More...

Office will be closed Friday 28th July

Published: 27 Jul 23

Unfortunately, the office will be closed Friday 28th July. Read More...

Temporary Change in Office Opening

Temporary Change in Office Opening

Published: 19 Jul 23

Due to the changes in The Civic's summer opening hours, the Parish Council office will be open 09.30 to 14.30 Wednesday and Friday from 24th July to 5th September. Read More...

Holme Valley Parish Council Constitution

Holme Valley Parish Council Constitution

Published: 19 Jul 23

The new Parish Council formed in May 2023 has published its constitution Read More...

Updated Step-free Access Map to central Holmfirth

Updated Step-free Access Map to central Holmfirth

Published: 5 Jul 23

Square Peg have updated their Step-free Access Map of Holmfirth with financial support from the Parish Council Read More...

Co-opted members for the Climate Action, Communications and Engagement Committee

Co-opted members for the Climate Action, Communications and Engagement Committee

Published: 4 Jul 23

We are now recruiting co-opted members for our Climate Action, Communications, and Engagement Committee Read More...

Publication of Accounts 2022-23

Publication of Accounts 2022-23

Published: 27 Jun 23

Holme Valley Parish Council's unaudited accounts for the Council year 2022-23 are available for residents to view Read More...

Notice of Office Closure

Notice of Office Closure

Published: 22 Jun 23

Due to Art Week being hosted at The Civic, our Parish Council office will be closed until 10th July 2023 Read More...

Annual Report

Annual Report

Published: 8 Jun 23

Our annual report featuring the work of the Parish Council for the year 2022 to 2023 is out now. Click on the story link to view. Read More...

Welcome to the New Council!

Welcome to the New Council!

Published: 9 May 23

A warm welcome to new and returning parish councillors following the May 2023 local elections. Click on the story for a full list. Read More...

Grants to celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

Grants to celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

Published: 25 Apr 23

Holme Valley Parish Council has approved grants to support events for the celebration of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on 6th May 2023. Read More...

4 May 2023 Election - ward nominations and uncontested ward elections

4 May 2023 Election - ward nominations and uncontested ward elections

Published: 18 Apr 23

Attached are the statements for each parish council ward of the persons nominated and those elected uncontested. Read More...

Standing for Election as a Parish Councillor

Standing for Election as a Parish Councillor

Published: 2 Mar 23

The nomination period to stand as a Holme Valley Parish Councillor is Friday 24 March until 4pm Tuesday 4 April. Find out more about standing for election as a Parish Councillor Read More...

Office closed Thursday 23 February 2023

Published: 22 Feb 23

Due to building works in the Exhibition Room please note that the Parish Council Office on the Third Floor of the Civic will not be open to the public on Thursday 23 February 2023. Please email the Clerk at clerk@holmevalleyparishcouncil.gov.uk if you need to contact us. The Office will be open as normal on Tuesday 28th February between 9.30am and 2.30pm. Thank you. Read More...

Celebrate the Coronation with a helping hand from Holme Valley Parish Council!

Celebrate the Coronation with a helping hand from Holme Valley Parish Council!

Published: 20 Feb 23

Holme Valley Parish Council is inviting individuals and small community groups to apply for a grant to commemorate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III Read More...

Change to Office Opening hours

Change to Office Opening hours

Published: 14 Feb 23

Please note that the Holme Valley Parish Council Office on the 3rd Floor of the Civic now has the following opening hours: -Tuesday 9.30am-2.30pm -Thursday 9.30am-2.30pm. Contact the Clerk and Deputy Clerk/RFO by phone or email at all other times. Thank you. Read More...

JOB VACANCY - ASSISTANT CLERK

JOB VACANCY - ASSISTANT CLERK

Published: 30 Jan 23

Holme Valley Parish Council is looking to expand its Clerk team Read More...

First Anniversary of the Holme Valley Neighbourhood Development Plan!

First Anniversary of the Holme Valley Neighbourhood Development Plan!

Published: 24 Jan 23

At the referendum 4th November 2021, over 4000 people took the time to vote with nearly 85% voters in favour of the Neighbourhood Plan. It was the first Neighbourhood Plan in Kirklees. The Neighbourhood Plan was formally adopted 8th December 2022 so we have just celebrated its 1 year anniversary. Read More...

Grants Awarded by Holme Valley Parish Council

Grants Awarded by Holme Valley Parish Council

Published: 19 Jan 23

Just one out-of-the-ordinary grant award at the meeting of the Finance and Management Committee Read More...

HM Govt Village Hall Jubilee Fund

Published: 3 Jan 23

Find out how village halls can apply for the Platinum Jubilee Village Hall Fund Read More...

Grants Awarded by Holme Valley Parish Council

Grants Awarded by Holme Valley Parish Council

Published: 22 Nov 22

Just one additional grant paid out at the meeting of the Finance and Management Committee this week, - a deferred one Read More...

Holmfirth Blueprint

Holmfirth Blueprint

Published: 18 Nov 22

The Holmfirth Town Centre development consultation, - now called Holmfirth Blueprint, - is now live! Read More...

Why not be Co-opted as a Councillor

Why not be Co-opted as a Councillor

Published: 7 Nov 22

Being co-opted means you aren't elected by the public; you put yourself forward as someone who wants to be a Councillor, attend a Council meeting, introduce yourself and say why you want to be a Councillor, and Councillors will decide whether to vote you onto the Council Read More...

Grants Awarded by Holme Valley Parish Council

Grants Awarded by Holme Valley Parish Council

Published: 31 Oct 22

The Parish Council approved the award of 9 grants totalling over £27,000 Read More...

Casual Vacancy - Honley Central and East

Casual Vacancy - Honley Central and East

Published: 13 Oct 22

A vacancy has arisen for a Councillor to serve the Honley Central and East Ward. If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor, why not put yourself forward? Read More...

Cost of Living Workshop

Cost of Living Workshop

Published: 26 Sep 22

Community Groups are invited to a workshop led by Kirklees Holme Valley South Councillors on the cost-of-living crisis Read More...

Holme Valley Land Charity AGM

Holme Valley Land Charity AGM

Published: 26 Sep 22

Local people are invited to attend the annual general meeting of Holme Valley Land Charity Read More...

Marking the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the Accession of King Charles III

Marking the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the Accession of King Charles III

Published: 12 Sep 22

A Book of Condolence has been opened at The Civic, Holmfirth, for all Holme Valley residents to sign Read More...

The Death of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The Death of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Published: 9 Sep 22

Holme Valley Parish Council expresses its sadness on the death of Her Majesty the Queen Read More...

Conclusion of the External Audit

Conclusion of the External Audit

Published: 5 Sep 22

PKF Littlejohn has completed its review of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return of Holme Valley Parish Council for 2021-22 Read More...

Casual Vacancy - Honley South

Casual Vacancy - Honley South

Published: 24 Aug 22

There is an opportunity to be co-opted onto Holme Valley Parish Council to represent the Honley South Ward as a Parish Councillor until May 2023 in the first instance. If you are passionate about your local community and want to make a difference, why not become a Parish Councillor? Application is by letter of around a side of A4. Please refer to: - your eligibility for the role; - your reasons for applying and your suitability for this role; - your address and contact details. The closing date for applications is Monday 19 September 12pm. This can be emailed or posted to the Clerk, Jen McIntosh, at Holme Valley Parish Council, The Civic, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS and e-mail clerk@holmevalleyparishcouncil.gov.uk . Please contact the Clerk on 01484 687460 with any queries regarding this role and for more details. Applicants will be invited to attend a Full Council meeting at 7pm on Monday 3 October and asked to give a brief presentation of no more than 3 minutes to Councillors and answer questions. Full Council will then make a decision regarding the election of a Parish Councillor to the Honley South ward. Read More...

Office closed Tuesday 19 July 2022

Published: 17 Jul 22

In light of the Extreme Heat warning in place for Tuesday 19th July 2022 our office based in the Civic will be closed to the public. Officers will be working at home so do email clerk@holmevalleyparishcouncil.gov.uk as usual. Alternatively, leave a telephone message - these will be checked on Thursday. Read More...

Apply for a grant by 31st July 2022

Apply for a grant by 31st July 2022

Published: 13 Jul 22

The Council will consider grants in September 2022 and February 2023. The deadlines for applications are 31st July 2022 and 31st January 2023. Contact the Clerk at clerk@holmevalleyparishcouncil.gov.uk for further information and an application form. Read More...

Council News in print

Council News in print

Published: 11 Jul 22

With the demise of the Holme Valley Review, the Parish Council is using a new publication for its Council News feature Read More...

Annual Report

Annual Report

Published: 27 Jun 22

The Parish Council has published its Annual Report 2021-22 Read More...

Publication of Accounts 2021-22

Publication of Accounts 2021-22

Published: 21 Jun 22

Holme Valley Parish Council's unaudited accounts for the Council year 2021-22 are available for residents to view Read More...

New Chairman and Vice Chair of Holme Valley Parish Council

New Chairman and Vice Chair of Holme Valley Parish Council

Published: 30 May 22

At the Annual Council Meeting, Cllr Jason Brook (Wooldale) was elected Chairman of Holme Valley Parish Council and Cllr Mary Blacka (Scholes) was elected Vice Chair Read More...

The Veg Box - adopted phonebox

The Veg Box - adopted phonebox

Published: 30 May 22

The Parish Council has taken ownership of a new, red phonebox in Wooldale Read More...

Celebrating the Queen

Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Published: 30 May 22

The Parish Council has been delighted to support the Queen's Platinum Jubilee through a number of initiatives Read More...

Office Closed for Art Week

Office Closed for Art Week

Published: 30 May 22

Art Week will mean the Council office will be closed and some venues for meetings will change Read More...

Kirklees Cultural Heart Public Consultation

Kirklees Cultural Heart Public Consultation

Published: 29 May 22

Kirklees Council is initiating a public consultation into the development of the centre of Huddersfield and wants people to get involved Read More...

Publications and Communications Committee Meeting Rescheduled

Published: 24 Jan 22

The Publications and Communications Committee Meeting calendared for 24 January 2022 at 7pm will now take place on 7 February at 6pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Read More...

Holme Valley Neighbourhood Development Plan

Published: 18 Jan 22

The final, "made" version of the Holme Valley Neighbourhood Development has been adopted Read More...

Kirklees Scrutiny Co-optees

Kirklees Scrutiny Co-optees

Published: 7 Dec 21

Kirklees Council are advertising for voluntary co-optees Read More...

Her Majesty

Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee

Published: 15 Nov 21

The Parish Council invites community groups to apply for small grants to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee over the bank holiday weekend June 2nd - June 5th 2022 Read More...

Holme Valley Neighbourhood Plan has been passed

Holme Valley Neighbourhood Plan has been passed

Published: 5 Nov 21

We are delighted to announce that the Holme Valley Neighbourhood Development Plan has been resoundingly passed and will be adopted! Read More...

Clarification about the Neighbourhood Development Plan

Clarification about the Neighbourhood Development Plan

Published: 3 Nov 21

There has been much discussion about the Holme Valley Neighbourhood Development Plan. The steering group has written a brief report to bring some clarity to understanding. Read More...

Your Valley, Your Vote! Neighbourhood Development Plan Referendum on 4th November

Your Valley, Your Vote! Neighbourhood Development Plan Referendum on 4th November

Published: 29 Oct 21

A referendum on the Holme Valley Neighbourhood Development plan is to take place on the 4th November. Make sure to vote! Read More...

Autumn Opportunities for Holme Valley Children and Young People

Autumn Opportunities for Holme Valley Children and Young People

Published: 28 Oct 21

From November, there will be a range of activities for children and young people in Holmfirth, Honley and Meltham Read More...

Grants Available! Deadline 8th November!

Grants Available! Deadline 8th November!

Published: 4 Oct 21

Holme Valley Parish Council has money available to local community groups for their events and projects Read More...

Neighbourhood Development Plan Referendum Notice

Neighbourhood Development Plan Referendum Notice

Published: 2 Oct 21

Find out more about the Neighbourhood Development Plan referendum to be held on Thursday 4th November 2021 Read More...

Conclusion of the External Audit

Conclusion of the External Audit

Published: 27 Sep 21

PKF Littlejohn has completed its review of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return of Holme Valley Parish Council for 2020-21 Read More...

Honley Show: Award Presentation

Honley Show: Award Presentation

Published: 22 Sep 21

Councillor Michael Pogson was delighted to present the Holme Valley Parish Council Centenary Award for handicrafts to Highburton First School for their Covid Quilt Read More...

"If it

"If it's not far, leave the car"

Published: 16 Sep 21

This scheme encourages people of the Holme Valley to avoid using their cars for short or relatively short distances in the Holme Valley Read More...

The Great Big Green Week 18-26 September 2021

The Great Big Green Week 18-26 September 2021

Published: 16 Sep 21

The Great Big Green Week is a nationwide week of 3000+ events celebrating action on climate change Read More...

Climate Emergency Action Plan Progress

Climate Emergency Action Plan Progress

Published: 16 Sep 21

The Parish Council has created a Summary Poster of how we are meeting or intend to meet targets from our climate emergency action plan Read More...

Holme Valley Youth

Holme Valley Youth

Published: 6 Jul 21

Find out about opportunities for young people in the Holme Valley Read More...

Publication of accounts 2020-21

Publication of accounts 2020-21

Published: 30 Jun 21

Holme Valley Parish Council's unaudited accounts for the Council year 2020-21 are available for residents to view Read More...

Opening of Brockholes Boules Court

Opening of Brockholes Boules Court

Published: 24 May 21

Rachel Hogley, Chair of Holme Valley Parish Council attends opening of Brockholes boules court Read More...

New Councillors

Published: 24 May 21

Holme Valley Parish Council is pleased to welcome two new parish councillors Read More...

Holme Valley Parish Council Strategic Priorities

Holme Valley Parish Council Strategic Priorities

Published: 6 May 21

The Parish Council has approved the setting of its priorities for the year ahead Read More...

Clerk Vacancy

Clerk Vacancy

Published: 12 Apr 21

Holme Valley Parish Council are seeking to appoint a new, part-time Clerk Read More...

Elections to the Parish Council 6th May 2021

Published: 9 Apr 21

Get to know the candidates for Upperthong and Holmfirth Central wards in the upcoming elections Read More...

Expressions of Interest for future funding

Expressions of Interest for future funding

Published: 29 Mar 21

The Community Assets Support Committee is asking Holme Valley community groups to forecast their future spending and to complete an Expression of Interest form Read More...

Annual Parish Meeting Report

Annual Parish Meeting Report

Published: 23 Mar 21

Report by the Chairman of Holme Valley Parish Council Read More...

The Holme Valley Seeks New Councillors

The Holme Valley Seeks New Councillors

Published: 15 Mar 21

Want to help our community as a Parish Councillor? Are you passionate about making a difference locally? We have two casual vacancies which will be filled at the elections in May 2021. Read More...

Annual Parish Meeting

Annual Parish Meeting

Published: 10 Mar 21

The Annual Parish Meeting will be held by Zoom Monday 22nd March 2021 at 7pm Read More...

Notice of Casual Vacancy - Upperthong Ward

Notice of Casual Vacancy - Upperthong Ward

Published: 22 Feb 21

Following the resignation of Cllr Bernie Feeney, a casual vacancy has arisen in the Upperthong ward Read More...

Notice of Casual Vacancy - Holmfirth Central Ward

Notice of Casual Vacancy - Holmfirth Central Ward

Published: 22 Feb 21

Following the resignation of Cllr Glyn Barker, a casual vacancy has arisen in the Holmfirth Central ward Read More...

2021 Online Apprenticeship Event for Young People

2021 Online Apprenticeship Event for Young People

Published: 19 Feb 21

An online apprenticeship event for young people and their parents/carers is being held where young people can meet all manner of employers Read More...

Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill

Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill

Published: 19 Feb 21

Join the Parish Council in Supporting the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill Read More...

Holme Valley Parish Council has taken ownership of Honley Library

Holme Valley Parish Council has taken ownership of Honley Library

Published: 19 Feb 21

After lengthy negotiations the asset transfer of Honley Library to Holme Valley Parish Council has been agreed Read More...

Suggestions for Honley street names wanted

Suggestions for Honley street names wanted

Published: 16 Feb 21

Kirklees Council are looking for suitable names for a housing development on land adjacent to 46, Scotgate Road, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6RE Read More...

Holme Valley Parish Council are taking part in a Councillor Standards Survey

Holme Valley Parish Council are taking part in a Councillor Standards Survey

Published: 11 Feb 21

Kirklees Council is asking Councillors to participate in a survey of standards Read More...

Holme Valley Neighbourhood Development Plan: a final chance to have your say

Holme Valley Neighbourhood Development Plan: a final chance to have your say

Published: 1 Feb 21

IT'S THE FINAL WEEK OF THE FINAL CONSULTATION ON THE HOLME VALLEY NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN - HAVE YOUR SAY! Read More...

Holmfirth and District Bowling Club Grant

Holmfirth and District Bowling Club Grant

Published: 15 Jan 21

Holmfirth and District Bowling Club used a grant of £5000 from Holme Valley Parish Council towards a disabled toilet at the clubhouse Read More...

Roadworks causing disruption to central Holmfirth for 5 weeks

Roadworks causing disruption to central Holmfirth for 5 weeks

Published: 15 Jan 21

Message from Northern Gas Networks regarding roadworks on Huddersfield Road until mid-February Read More...

Peak District National Park Authority Local Plan Review

Peak District National Park Authority Local Plan Review

Published: 5 Dec 20

Due to its presence in the Peak District National Park there are areas of the western part of the Upper Holme Valley which, for planning purposes, are overseen by the Peak District National Park planning officers and not the Kirklees officers Read More...

Holme Valley Climate Action YouTube Channel

Holme Valley Climate Action YouTube Channel

Published: 30 Nov 20

The Holme Valley Climate Action YouTube channel has been launched Read More...

Press statement regarding the Sanctions Notice against a Councillor of Holme Valley Parish Council

Press statement regarding the Sanctions Notice against a Councillor of Holme Valley Parish Council

Published: 27 Nov 20

James Dalton, a Councillor for Netherthong ward, has received a Sanctions Notice from Kirklees Council for breaches of the Code of Conduct Read More...

Notice of Conclusion of Audit

Notice of Conclusion of Audit

Published: 24 Nov 20

The audit of accounts for Holme Valley Parish Council for the year ended 31 March 2020 has been completed and the accounts have been published Read More...

Holme Valley Climate Action Website

Holme Valley Climate Action Website

Published: 20 Nov 20

Holme Valley Parish Council has set up a standalone website with the aim of pushing forward the Holme Valley Climate Emergency Action Plan Read More...

Climate Emergency Week of Workshops

Climate Emergency Week of Workshops

Published: 29 Oct 20

26-30 October 2020: Holme Valley Parish Council is holding a week-long series of virtual meet-ups to discuss and help people get involved in helping to solve the climate emergency that confronts us. See our Facebook feed above for the latest events. Read More...

LET US KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS: the government is proposing major reforms to the Planning system

LET US KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS: the government is proposing major reforms to the Planning system

Published: 5 Oct 20

The reforms are likely to have a major impact on the future of the Holme Valley and the Parish Council would like residents to have the opportunity to have their voice heard as part of the consultation. Read More...

Holme Valley Climate Emergency Facebook Page is now LIVE!

Holme Valley Climate Emergency Facebook Page is now LIVE!

Published: 25 Sep 20

Holme Valley Parish Council working with local community groups and individuals has set up a Climate Emergency Facebook page. Read More...

Holmfirth Step-Free Access Map

Holmfirth Step-Free Access Map

Published: 19 Sep 20

Square Peg, a local community group which is working to make the Holme Valley more accessible to people with mobility issues, has produced a step-free access map of central Holmfirth Read More...

Neighbourhood Policing Team

Neighbourhood Policing Team

Published: 3 Aug 20

The Neighbourhood Policing Team has issued the latest copy of its newsletter Read More...

Supporting Local Businesses

Supporting Local Businesses

Published: 29 Jul 20

Holme Valley Parish Council wants residents to support local businesses through these difficult times Read More...

HoTT Edible Garden

HoTT Edible Garden

Published: 27 Jul 20

A report on the HoTT Edible Garden in the space besides Longley's Coffee Shop. Read More...

Publication of accounts 2019-20

Published: 27 Jul 20

Holme Valley Parish Council's accounts for the Council year 2019-20 are available for residents to view Read More...

Future Funding Opportunities

Published: 25 Jul 20

Holme Valley Parish Council has issued a new Expressions of Interest in Future Funding Opportunities form to encourage community groups managing community assets and services to report on their future funding needs Read More...

Holme Styes Reservoir

Holme Styes Reservoir

Published: 24 Jul 20

Yorkshire Water has announced that maintenance work will be undertaken on Holme Styes Reservoir and, - some good news, - that the reservoir will not be drained Read More...

Holme Valley Neighbourhood Development Plan formally submitted to Local Planning Authorities

Holme Valley Neighbourhood Development Plan formally submitted to Local Planning Authorities

Published: 14 Jul 20

Holme Valley Parish Council has submitted its Neighbourhood Development Plan to Kirklees Council and to the Peak District National Park Authority Read More...

Holmfirth Public Toilets to Reopen

Holmfirth Public Toilets to Reopen

Published: 1 Jul 20

Holmfirth Public Toilets are to re-open from 9am-5pm 7 days a week from Wednesday 1st July, though with restrictions to the service in place Read More...

Schedule of Virtual Meetings

Schedule of Virtual Meetings

Published: 5 Jun 20

The Council has published its upcoming Schedule of virtual Meetings Read More...

Complaints against a Holme Valley Parish Councillor

Complaints against a Holme Valley Parish Councillor

Published: 4 Jun 20

New complaints have been made against a Councillor of the Parish Council Read More...

Holme Valley Parish Council to hold Virtual Council Meetings

Holme Valley Parish Council to hold Virtual Council Meetings

Published: 27 May 20

Holme Valley Parish Council is to hold virtual meetings using the Zoom platform Read More...

Holme Valley South Emergency Hardship Fund

Holme Valley South Emergency Hardship Fund

Published: 11 May 20

A Hardship Fund has been established to help those residents of Holme Valley South adversely affected by the Coronavirus epidemic Read More...

Holme Valley Bus Services

Holme Valley Bus Services

Published: 1 Apr 20

There have been changes to the Holme Valley Minibus services due to Covid-19 Read More...

Support your Food Banks

Support your Food Banks

Published: 1 Apr 20

Please, support your local food banks during the Covid-19 crisis Read More...

Holme Valley COVID Mutual Aid

Holme Valley COVID Mutual Aid

Published: 1 Apr 20

Holme Valley COVID Mutual Aid group is a newly-formed organisation of volunteers who have mobilised to provide support to vulnerable neighbours during the Covid-19 pandemic Read More...

Getting in touch with your parish Councillor

Published: 31 Mar 20

How to get in touch with your ward Councillors during the COVID-19 emergency Read More...

Covid-19

Covid-19

Published: 29 Mar 20

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Kirklees Covid-19 Community Response

Kirklees Covid-19 Community Response

Published: 29 Mar 20

Here you will find important phone numbers and online forms to request help or to offer help. Read More...

Volunteering Kirklees Covid-19 Emergency

Volunteering Kirklees Covid-19 Emergency

Published: 29 Mar 20

If you want to volunteer for something during the Covid-19 emergency, contact Volunteering Kirklees Read More...

Extra Funding during Covid-19 Emergency

Extra Funding during Covid-19 Emergency

Published: 28 Mar 20

Kirklees has made £30,000 available for each council ward to help cope with the Covid-19 pandemic Read More...

One Community Coronavirus Emergency Func

One Community Coronavirus Emergency Func

Published: 27 Mar 20

One Community is offering grants from their Coronavirus Emergency Fund to local community groups affected by the pandemic Read More...

National Village and Community Hall Survey

National Village and Community Hall Survey

Published: 10 Mar 20

Holme Valley Parish Council would like our local village halls, band rooms, bowling clubs, scout huts, cricket clubs, WI halls and so on, to join in and complete the ACRE survey. Read More...

Meetings cancelled due to Coronavirus concerns

Published: 10 Mar 20

The Service Provision Meeting Scheduled for Monday 16th March 2020 has been cancelled due to concerns about the Coronavirus. The meeting will be rescheduled in due course. Read More...

Holme Valley Parish Council Climate Emergency Action Plan

Holme Valley Parish Council Climate Emergency Action Plan

Published: 27 Feb 20

The Parish Council is pleased to announce the publication of the Climate Emergency Action Plan Read More...

Budget and Precept for 2020-21

Budget and Precept for 2020-21

Published: 26 Feb 20

The Parish Council has approved its budget and precept for the new Council year Read More...

Community Champions Winners 2019-20

Community Champions Winners 2019-20

Published: 7 Feb 20

Chairman Trevor Bellamy was delighted to confer Community Champions awards onto four deserving teams who help make the Holme Valley a great place to live. Read More...

Climate Emergency Standing Committee

Climate Emergency Standing Committee

Published: 12 Dec 19

Holme Valley Parish Council has established a Climate Emergency Standing Committee Read More...

Learning from the Past and Getting Ready for the Future

Learning from the Past and Getting Ready for the Future

Published: 29 Nov 19

A review of Holme Valley Parish Council's financial governance procedures was concluded recently. Read More...

Holme Valley Neighbourhood Development Plan

Holme Valley Neighbourhood Development Plan

Published: 29 Oct 19

UPDATE: We are reviewing feedback from the Neighbourhood Development Plan Consultation. Read More...

Press Release 28th October 2019

Press Release 28th October 2019

Published: 28 Oct 19

Holme Valley Parish Council today issued a Press Release with regard to actions taken by the Council towards one of its Councillors. Read More...

Tidy Trader Awards 2019

Tidy Trader Awards 2019

Published: 21 Oct 19

The Winners 2019 Read More...

Tidy Trader Awards 2019

Tidy Trader Awards 2019

Published: 20 Oct 19

Gold Award Winner: Taylors Foodstore of Honley Read More...

Tidy Trader Awards 2019

Tidy Trader Awards 2019

Published: 20 Oct 19

Gold Award Winner: Devour of Thongsbridge Read More...

Tidy Trader Awards 2019

Tidy Trader Awards 2019

Published: 19 Oct 19

Silver Award Winner: Fair Trader of Holmfirth Read More...

Tidy Trader Awards 2019

Tidy Trader Awards 2019

Published: 19 Oct 19

Silver Award Winner: Catch of Holmfirth Read More...

Tidy Trader Awards 2019

Tidy Trader Awards 2019

Published: 19 Oct 19

Silver Award Winner: Aldi of Holmfirth Read More...

Tidy Trader Awards 2019

Tidy Trader Awards 2019

Published: 19 Oct 19

Silver Award Winner: J Brindon Addy of Hade Edge Read More...

Climate Emergency Public Engagement

Climate Emergency Public Engagement

Published: 1 Oct 19

The Holme Valley Parish Council Climate Emergency Working Group wants your help to develop the Climate Emergency Action Plan. Read More...

New Deputy Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer

New Deputy Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer

Published: 25 Sep 19

Richard McGill has joined the Holme Valley Parish Council as Deputy Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer. Read More...

Holme Valley Parish Council Financial Accounts 2018-19

Published: 3 Jul 19

The accounts for the year ended 31st March 2019 are published. Read More...

New Clerk

New Clerk

Published: 22 May 19

Our new Clerk , Liz Bennett, was appointed in April. Read More...