On Friday 30th June 2017 we held a special "Growing a stronger local democracy" event to celebrate the launch of our landmark report. This is our story so far, presented by our independent chair, Dr Andrew Mycock from the University of Huddersfield.

2. Who we are

3. What we’re doing
We're working with citizens and others
to shape what a strong and healthy
local democracy will look like in Kirklees
for the next generation and beyond.

4. Local democracy roadshows
July to August 2016

5. Public inquiries
September to October 2016

6. Discussions and deliberations
November to December 2016 – Group discussions
January to February 2017 – Deliberations
March to April 2017 – Report writing

7. Preview evenings for citizens
April 2017

8. Kirklees Democracy debate
10th May 2017

9. We’ve heard evidence from 1,000 people
● Public events
● Discussion groups
● Public inquiries
● Online surveys
● Political groups
● Visits to councils
● Web and social media
850 Kirklees citizens took part

10. Full report published today on our website
Growing a stronger local democracy,
from the ground up – 30th June 2017

11. Our evidence
All our evidence is available for you to
look at and explore, on our web site:
www.democracycommission.org.uk/our-evidence

12. Keep in touch
You can follow us on twitter
@kirkdemocracy
Contact us at
kirkleesdemocracy@gmail.com