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BBC News
14-02-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Dewsbury and Batley to get £500,000 investment in burial space
A total of £500,000 will be invested in burial space for Dewsbury and Batley, Kirklees Council has confirmed.A motion from the council's Community Alliance group was approved during a full council meeting on means the leader and cabinet will now have to uphold their decision to find suitable multi-faith burial land for the two news - which ensures that £500,000 of already-allocated council funding is only spent in these locations - was described as "a crucial victory" for communities. The motion was proposed by councillor Yusra Hussain and seconded by councillor Masood Ahmed, with the backing of councillor Cathy Scott, councillor Paul Moore, councillor Habiban Zaman and councillor Adam Zaman, the Local Democracy Service group said: "This is a crucial victory for our communities. "The Community Alliance will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that the needs of Dewsbury and Batley residents are met, and that burial space allocation remains a fair and transparent process."The group also urged the council to enhance transparency regarding burial site provision, particularly by exploring ways to involve the wider community in discussions beyond the current Bereavement Forum meetings. It comes after the Law Commission proposed that graves be reused up and down the country amid a national shortage, prompting opponents in Dewsbury to launch a any changes can be brought in, a report will be drawn up by the Law Commission and recommendations made to the to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Local initiative works to aid community during cold weather
'Love Never Grows Cold' sought to alleviate cold-weather discomfort by giving away gloves, blankets and other items at the John Alexander Gym Saturday. 'The 'Love Never Grows Cold' initiative was a heartwarming event aimed at supporting the community by providing cold-weather essentials. The event was a collaboration between multiple organizations, churches, Teresa Marion – the JISD Family & Student Support Coordinator – and the Community Alliance group. Their hard work made the event a huge success,' JISD Superintendent Brad Stewart said. 'It was also a great opportunity for people of all ages to come together and enjoy the experience, showcasing the strong community spirit in Jacksonville.' DSC_0003.JPG Ivy Woods, age 3, enjoys an activity at one of the many booths set up during the Love Never Grows Cold event Saturday. Along with the items being provided for free to all, there were door prizes for additional items such as insulated cups, smoke alarms, blankets, teddy bears, toys and gift cards. Several informational booths lined the perimeter of the gym. Participants offering information at the event included: – Beds, Blankets and Bibles for Cherokee County, a ministry of the Southside (Jacksonville) and Rusk Churches of Christ; – Royal Rangers of the Grace Full Gospel Church; – a variety of departments with Christus Health; offering information on hypothermia, blood pressure screening and other information; – JISD counselor Angie Woo, offering self-care ideas; – Mikayla Wallace with 4 Kids 4 Families, a regional foster care organization; – Lourdes Camacho with Cherokee County Public Health, who was encouraging vaccinations, especially the flu shot; – The Child Advocacy Center, founded by the Crisis Center of Cherokee and Anderson Counties; – Michelle Matthews, with Suicide Prevention through Awarness, Readiness and Knowledge; – Jacksonville Police and Fire Departments; DSC_0995.JPG Jacksonville Fire Chief Paul Findley offers tips on how to avoid home fires during winter months. – Michelle Rhodes, with Sweet Union Baptist Church; – JISD Human Resources; advertising open positions within the district; – and the JISD administration, giving away lip balm, gloves and socks. Chili Cook Off Michael Bobbitt, representing Royal Rangers, was the winner of the chili cook-off at Love Never Grows Cold. A chili cook-off was conducted as part of the event. Contestants included Michael Bobbitt, with the Royal Rangers; Fred Douglass, represented by Principal Carlos Franz and Lex Moses; Jewel McCullough, representing Joe Wright; Melissa Wagner of Flex Play and three separate entries representing Christus - Trisha Smith; Rebecca Stanwood and Barry Lofquist. The winner of the cook-off was determined by popular vote. The chili presented by the Royal Rangers, represented by Bobbitt, was judged the best.
