We want new Commissioners

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 13:38

Could you help drive climate action across the Kirklees district? 

The Kirklees Climate Commission (KCC) is an independent advocate driving fair, innovative and effective climate change action within the Kirklees district. It provides advice and services to help the district adapt to a rapidly changing climate while reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with national commitments. 

We are now looking for at least three new Commissioners to join the KCC, and are particularly keen to hear from leaders in the business community. 

Commission to help Uniform Exchange measure green impact

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 10:49

The Kirklees Climate Commission will help Huddersfield-based Uniform Exchange assess the environmental benefits of its work to share unwanted school clothing with families across the district. 

Uniform Exchange founder Kate France discussed the charity's work at the Commission's October meeting, held at the University of Huddersfield. 

Established in 2011, Uniform Exchange now works with all 182 schools in Kirklees to redistribute more than 75,000 items of uniform. 

Consultancy Opportunity - Energy Neighbours

Thu, 05/15/2025 - 12:58

Kirklees Climate Commission is seeking a freelance worker or consultant to work for the Commission as part of the Energy Neighbours project.

New commissioners join Kirklees Climate Commission

Fri, 03/07/2025 - 00:00

Seven new specialists have joined the Kirklees Climate Commission to help drive climate action across the district.  

The Kirklees Climate Commission (KCC) is an independent advocate driving fair, innovative and effective climate change action within the Kirklees district. It provides advice and services to help the district adapt to a rapidly changing climate while reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with national commitments. 

Thanks for applying to be a Commissioner in 2025!

Fri, 01/10/2025 - 17:35

Thanks to all those who applied to join Kirklees Climate Commission as a Commissioners - bringing connections, experience and abilities from education, community, business and public sectors.

The process is for a few Commissioners to meet applicants and make recommendations.  All existing Commissioners are involved in the decision to appoint new Commissioners.  The Commissioner role is voluntary and they are appointed for three years.

We will share news about who the new Commissioners are soon.  Thanks again to all those who applied and those who promoted the opportunity.

What is climate change and why it matters in Kirklees?

Tue, 04/09/2024 - 16:19

Written by Helen Curtis & Joanne Charlton, Marketing Volunteers, KCC

Volunteering for Kirklees Climate Commission means we are surrounded by climate experts who often have decades of experience, and sometimes it can be mind-blowing. We have volunteered to help because we know it matters but do, we really know why?  In this article, we aim to demystify and help us all make more sense of it all and know why, and what we need to do.