What we did
In May 2019, volunteers from Pride in Linthwaite worked with the Colne Valley and Golcar ward councillors and staff from Kirklees Council, to speak to people from Linthwaite and Cowlersley about what life is like there. The results from Listen to Linthwaite and Listen to Cowlersley were published in September 2019.
After a spending time becoming a very busy mutual aid group during Covid, Pride in Linthwaite have since created further opportunities for local people to get involved. The group organised six new workshops, along with visits to local venues, events and schools. This included drop-in sessions at Cowlersley Community Out of School Club, The UCHM, The Sair, at the Linthwaite Leadboilers Festival and outside the Premier Store on Manchester Road, and visits to local junior schools.
Who participated?
483
people took part in our ‘Next steps’ activities in Linthwaite and Cowlersley
741
people have taken part in ‘Listening to Linthwaite and Cowlersley’ overall
What we’ve learned
In Cowlersley people said their main priorities are:
- Traffic and parking
- Play and recreation
- Care and maintenance
- Facilities and amenities
Natural space and Moving around are also priorities for local people.
In Linthwaite people said their main priorities are:
- Play and recreation
- Feeling safe
- Natural space
- Traffic and parking
Public transport and Facilities & amenities are also priorities for local people.
Next steps for ‘Listening to Linthwaite and Cowlersley’ results summary (PDF)
We’ve since been working with council colleagues, the local community and partners to develop ideas for Linthwaite and Cowlersley, and to begin acting on what people have said.
Listen to Linthwaite
Listen to Cowlersley
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