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1 July 2020

Do you know how often we are told this when we finally get a chance to speak to people and explain what we offer? So many people have a preconception ...

Read More about Wow! I didn’t know all that was available!

22 June 2020

With a host of businesses as well as a myriad of remote workers living in the area, it is not before time that we are about to have a dedicated ...

Read More about HD8 gets a brand-new co-working and meeting Venue

4 June 2020

Businesses across Kirklees are being asked to complete a business resilience survey to identify the support they need to recover and build resilience beyond the Covid-19 crisis. The results will ...

Read More about Business Resilience Survey launched to understand impact of Covid-19 in Kirklees (flyer attached)

21 May 2020

The HD8 Network constantly reviews and tweaks its offering, to give value to the people who work, rest, or play in the HD8 area. Our aim is to provide a ...

Read More about Survey of membership

16 May 2020

Let us have some fun and play a game to point out where in HD8 these images are. We are going to post some pictures on our Instagram and Facebook ...

Read More about #WhereinHD8

28 April 2020

We are well known for holding events for businesses Meetups, however our Social Meetup will purely be a social event and have a strict no selling policy. This event is ...

Read More about HD8 Network Social Meetup

22 April 2020

As many of you will know, Sunday 26th April was supposed to be the London Marathon but instead it’s now the 2.6 challenge day. The Huddersfield Giants Community Trust are asking ...

Read More about Support charities in the 2.6 Challenge

20 April 2020

Kirklees Council knows this is an incredibly difficult time for local businesses and we’re keen to showcase those that have adapted, fundamentally changed or refocussed their business models during the ...

Read More about Kirklees Council Showcasing local business diversification – Coronavirus Pandemic

20 April 2020

HMRC’s online claims system for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has launched today, Monday 20th April. Businesses participating in the scheme will be able to claim up to 80% of the ...

Read More about Update; Help businesses in Kirklees to apply for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

18 April 2020

It is an unprecedented world at the moment and because of this, we are having to be ever evolving.  We are trying to adapt so that we can continue to ...

Read More about Virtual Meetups now free for Silver Members

17 April 2020

Has your business been closed or seriously affected by coronavirus? Are you considering staff redundancies?  The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme could help. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will pay ...

Read More about Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

14 April 2020

The Government has announced details of a package of financial support for businesses and the self-employed to help mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 virus. This includes a Coronavirus Job ...

Read More about Help businesses in Kirklees to apply for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

14 April 2020

Have you considered that membership of the HD8 Network could be as part of your CSR policy and your way of supporting the local community? Are you a big business ...

Read More about Membership could be part of your CSR policy

10 April 2020

West Yorkshire Police and the Rural Neighbourhood Policing Teams are committed to providing continued reassurance and a high level of service during these difficult times. Society has changed with the ...

Read More about West Yorkshire Police and the Rural Neighbourhood Policing Teams

3 April 2020

Kirklees Council has had a fantastic response from local businesses seeking to draw down a Small Business Grant or Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant as part of the Government’s COVID-19 ...

Read More about Government grants for businesses in Kirklees – update

1 April 2020

The Government has announced details of a package of financial support for businesses and the self-employed to help mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 virus. This week Kirklees Council has ...

Read More about Help businesses in Kirklees apply for Government coronavirus grants

27 March 2020

Kirklees Council understands that the COVID-19 pandemic is a time of great uncertainty and difficulty for business of all sizes and in all sectors. We are committed to working together ...

Read More about Coronavirus – help and advice for businesses in Kirklees

26 March 2020

Its Lawrence here from the Community Hubs team at Kirklees Council. I just wanted to give you an update on how the Council will be working to offer support to ...

Read More about Coronavirus – Kirklees Council Community Response – Holmfirth/Kirkburton/Denby Dale

25 March 2020

Getting exposure online for your business is more vital than ever and one of the most effective ways available remains to be business directories. The information age has given you ...

Read More about Online Business Directories

24 March 2020

Kirklees Council understands that the COVID-19 pandemic is a time of great uncertainty and difficulty for business of all sizes and in all sectors. It is important that we provide ...

Read More about Coronavirus – Help and Advice for Businesses