COVID-19 Data Update + Armed Forces Day + Schools Library Service + Lateral Flow Tests + Ofsted

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Infection rates rising again

COVID-19 Data Update

After a drop last week, Kirklees’ Covid-19 infection rate has increased again, alongside most areas in the country. Local hospital admissions due to Covid-19 have also started to rise, so we’re urging everyone eligible to take the vaccine. 

This week’s data update

Celebrating our Armed Forces

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Armed Forces Day on Saturday 26 June will be marked across Kirklees when the Armed Forces Day flag is raised above all our Town Halls to show our support.

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Schools event helps to inspire young minds

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We were delighted to host this memorable event for local schools, helping our children to develop a lifelong love of reading. It was a huge success - well done and thanks to everybody who took part!

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Free Covid-19 lateral flow tests at mobile collection point

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We've brought mobile collection points to a number of areas across Kirklees to make it easier for local people to get their twice-weekly rapid COVID-19 tests. Regular testing remains important to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Find your local collection point

Ofsted praise for outstanding Kirklees children’s home

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We’re proud to confirm that one of our children’s residential homes has been hailed as outstanding in every way. Supporting these vulnerable children is incredibly important to us.

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