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Kirklees

British  
/ ˌkɜːkˈliːz /

noun

  1. a unitary authority in N England, in West Yorkshire. Pop: 391 400 (2003 est). Area: 410 sq km (158 sq miles)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Reform is the largest party on Kirklees Council following the 7 May elections.

From BBC May 29, 2026

Kirklees Council is expected to remain without a leader for more than a month after councillors failed for a second time to agree who should be appointed to the role.

From BBC May 29, 2026

And in Kirklees, in West Yorkshire, the local leaders of Westminster's three biggest parties all lost their seats on the same council.

From BBC May 8, 2026

Kirklees Council, which accepted a breach of duty, said it took its health and safety responsibilities "extremely seriously", adding: "Our practices have changed significantly as working practices have evolved."

From BBC Apr. 22, 2026

In it we read how he visited his cousin, the Prioress of Kirklees Nunnery, for the purpose of being bled.

From The Dukeries by E. W. Haslehust

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