We’ve been finding out how you feel about visiting, working in or living in your town centre now & listening to ideas for the future
Heckmondwike ward councillors and Kirklees Council are working together to find out what really matters to you in Heckmondwike town centre. Thank you very much to the 340 people who have taken part. Together you’ve shared 1,417 comments, including lots of ideas for the future.
What people have said so far
From 4th October to 8th November 2021 we asked people in Heckmondwike to share your experiences of Heckmondwike town centre now, and your ideas for the future. Find out more about what we did, who participated and what we’ve learned from participants:
Listening to Heckmondwike results
In June 2022 we asked local people to prioritise what is important to them. We also sent a letter to businesses and households in and around Heckmondwike town centre. This included the option to complete an online questionnaire, which was shaped by what we’ve learned from participants so far.
Next steps for ‘Listening to Heckmondwike’ results
What happens next?
Kirklees Council, local ward councillors and local partners have used what we’ve learned to help create an action plan. This will now inform funding and investment in Heckmondwike town centre, to reflect what people have told us.
Listing to Heckmondwike action plan (PDF)
The Heckmondwike Blueprint will be developed with lots of input from local residents and businesses, as well as those who regularly visit Heckmondwike, and your input has already shaped the proposals. You can take part in the consultation from now to 19th June 2023.
Heckmondwike Blueprint
Investing in our small town centres
We all want to see our town centres revitalised and to do this we really need to know what people think about them.
Our town centres provide a range of business, cultural, leisure and local retail facilities and are also areas of local growth. Kirklees Council are investing £1.5m in Heckmondwike town centre, as part of our small town centres funding. We are also investing in other ways.
We know that how our towns look and feel is important in attracting people to visit them. We want our towns to be clean, environmentally friendly, and welcoming for children and families.
By taking part, you’re helping to inform the improvements to Heckmondwike town centre, by helping us understand what’s important to you.
Our Local Centres Programme
Contact us
If you’d like to find out more or get involved, or if you have any questions, you can phone 01484 221000 (Kirklees Council) and ask for Sue Ginty, or email Susan.Ginty@kirklees.gov.uk
Timeline
Where: In and around Heckmondwike town centre
When: from 4th October to 8th November 2021
Results published: March 2022
Next steps activities: May 2022
Next steps results published: March 2023
Action plan published: March 2023
Organised by: Kirklees Council. Supported by Heckmondwike ward councillors.
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