Dewsbury and Batley Secure £500k for Vital Burial Space Expansion

Okay, so Kirklees Council talked about burial space. This discussion happened at a meeting last Wednesday. A plan from the Community Alliance group was approved. The towns involved are Dewsbury and Batley.

The council leaders must now find land. This land should suit many faiths. They have £500,000 already set aside. They can only spend it for this purpose. It must be within Dewsbury and Batley.

The plan calls for teamwork. The council needs to work with many groups, including community organizations, to ensure the best results for locals. They also want open talks about burial sites.

They want to include more people in discussions, going beyond current meetings. These talks need to be open and honest and must include everyone. Securing land is important.

Councillors Hussain and Ahmed proposed the plan. Councillors Scott, Moore, and the Zamans supported it. This is a big step for residents. Burial needs in Dewsbury and Batley are important.

Burial space is running low in Kirklees. This investment is coming at a good time. The Law Commission made a proposal, suggesting reusing graves because of a shortage.

This idea worried people in Dewsbury. Someone started a petition against it. The Law Commission will write a report and provide recommendations to the government.