Heckmondwike12 Feb 2025Care home campaigners threaten legal action Councillors have confirmed that Claremont House and Castle Grange will be run by private providers.12 Feb 2025England14 Jan 2025'Complete rethink' urged on sale of care homesKirklees Council aims to sell off Castle Grange in Huddersfield and Claremont House in Heckmondwike.14 Jan 2025West Yorkshire23 Dec 2024Further scrutiny for dementia care home salesOpposition councillors say they want the financial reasons for the sale to be looked at again.23 Dec 2024West Yorkshire10 Dec 2024Council confirms plan to sell dementia care homesCampaigners say they will continue to fight plans to transfer the homes to private providers.10 Dec 20246 Dec 2024State school receives two awards for excellenceHeckmondwike Grammar School is named the best state secondary school in the north of England.6 Dec 2024England4 Dec 2024Two council dementia homes could become privateResidents' families say they fear fees could increase if homes are transferred to private sector.4 Dec 2024West Yorkshire8 Oct 2024Care home transfer plan to move forwardKirklees Council agrees to move forward with handing two care homes to private operators.8 Oct 2024West Yorkshire18 Sep 2024Assurances demanded over future of care homesCampaigners say selling off council-run dementia care homes will negatively affect care for residents.18 Sep 2024Health10 Aug 2024Adult disabilities centres to be modernisedPlans have been approved for upgrades to two day care facilities in Heckmondwike.10 Aug 2024West Yorkshire