How do you feel about where you live, work or spend time?
We’d like to talk to you about Birstall and hear your views about life in the area. This is your chance to share what you value, what could be better and what matters most to you.
Listening to Birstall 2026 builds on previous work by local councillors. and is being supported by Birstall Neighbourhood Forum. The project will help make sure the Neighbourhood Plan is shaped by the voices and experiences of local people.
Why get involved?
A Neighbourhood Plan must be shaped by local people and formally consulted on before it can be adopted. However, not everyone takes part in surveys or responds to planning documents.
This project creates informal and accessible opportunities to listen to people at an earlier stage. What you share will help:
- Shape the geography and boundaries of the Neighbourhood Plan
- Identify local priorities, concerns and opportunities
- Shape and influence future statutory consultation
- Include voices that are not always heard, including local businesses
You don’t need to know anything about planning to take part — we’re just interested in your experiences of Birstall.
Who can take part?
Anyone who lives, works, studies, runs a business in, or regularly spends time in Birstall is welcome to get involved.
How to get involved
There are three ways to take part:
Chat to us in Birstall
Come and join us at one of our drop in sessions.
- Birstall Library 3rd September 2026 – Two sessions – 10am -12pm and 1pm – 3pm
- Fieldhead Co-Location 4th September 2026 – 10am – 12pm
- Birstall Market 10th September 2026 (10am – 12pm)
- Birstall Library 10th September 2026 (1pm – 3pm)
- Birstall Library 17th September 2026 – Two sessions – 10am -12pm and 1pm – 3pm
- Fieldhead Co-Location 18th September 2026 – 10am – 12pm
- Birstall Market 24th September 2026 (10am – 12pm)
- Birstall Library 24th September 2026 (1pm – 3pm)
Take part online
If you can’t speak to us in person, you can share your views online Listening to Birstall 2026
Request a printed questionnaire
If you’d prefer a paper copy, please call 01484 221 000 (Kirklees Council) and ask for Ashley Fothergill or email
Placebasedworking@kirklees.gov.uk
Use these contact details if you have questions or need help to take part.
Project details
Where: Birstall
When: [PROJECT DATES]
What happens next?
What people tell us will be brought together to identify key themes and priorities. The findings will be shared and used to help shape the Birstall Neighbourhood Plan and future engagement.
How good is our place? 