During September and October 2022, Birstall and Birkenshaw ward councillors supported by Kirklees Council Staff, asked local people about what it’s like to live in Birkenshaw. We used a tool called the “Place Standard” which is a way of helping to get conversations going about any place (it could be your street, neighbourhood, or town), by using some simple questions. The results will help us to create an action plan, which reflects local people’s priorities.
Who participated?
Each of the 1,522 households received an engagement pack including a letter, our ‘Listening to Birkenshaw’ questionnaire and web links for more information. Our first community workshops were affected by the passing of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II. 12 people later took part in a workshop. We also held young people’s workshops with BBG and Birkenshaw schools. 162 people took part online.
397
citizens took part in the activities
355
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 Birkenshaw:
Listening to Birkenshaw results summary (PDF)
If you’d like, you can also look at the results in more detail by downloading our data:
What happens next?
There will be a drop-in session in Birkenshaw to share the results with citizens, so we can talk about the next steps. Local councillors and Kirklees Council will use what we’re learning to help create an action plan, working with citizens.
Join us on Thursday 8th June 2023
at Birkenshaw Methodist Church
585 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw BD11 2AQ
Drop in anytime from 2pm to 4pm, or 6pm to 8pm
If you’d like to find out more or get involved, or if you have any questions, you can phone 01484 221000 and ask for Ashley Fothergill, or email PlaceStandard@kirklees.gov.uk
How good is our place? 
