Local councils overhaul

HAVE YOUR SAY AS PARISH AND TOWN MEETINGS ARE PUT UNDER REVIEW

- By ABIGAIL MARLOW

Holmfirth Civic Hall

THE STRUCTURE of Kirklees' parish and town councils is under review and you can have your say.

Kirklees has five parish and town councils: Denby Dale Parish Council; Holme Valley Parish Council; Kirkburton Parish Council, Meltham Town Council; and Mirfield Town Council.

Of these, four are divided into parish wards. It is considered good practice for local authorities to undertake a review of parish arrangements - a 'Community Governance Review' - every 10 to 15 years. Kirklees' last review took place in 2008/9.