Kirklees Council has confirmed that the Tolson Museum will not be shutting at the end of the year, but questions remain over its future in the longer term.
A plea has been made to build five maisonettes above what locals have dubbed “one of the best shops” in the world.
A developer has submitted plans to build 21 properties near Batley town centre “under offer” despite a previous approval for only 19 homes.
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