Volunteers from Kirkburton and Highburton Community Association, supported by local ward councillors and Kirklees Council staff, had conversations with local residents, businesses and community groups. We asked people who live in, work in or visit Burton about what life is like in the area now, how things might change in the future and what matters most to them. We used a tool called the “Place Standard” which encourages conversations about your local place, by using some simple questions.
Who participated?
We had conversations with people at Kirkburton Beer Festival, on the street, in local businesses, at Burton Village Hall, at Kirkburton Library and at Kirkburton Cricket Club. School children took part during their PHSE class. 80 people took part online.
182
citizens took part
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Place Standard assessments were completed
What did people say about their place?
Have a look at our results summary to see what people said about Kirkburton and Highburton:
Ask Burton results summary (PDF)
If you’d like, you can also look at the results in more detail by downloading our data:
What happens next?
Your Kirkburton ward councillors and Kirkburton and Highburton Community Association volunteers will use what we learn to help create an action plan for the area, working with people in Kirkburton and Highburton.
If you’d like to find out more or get involved, or if you have any questions, please phone 01484 221000 (Kirklees Council) and ask for Julie McDowell, or email: julie.mcdowell@kirklees.gov.uk
How good is our place? 