The historic Dewsbury Arcade officially reopened its doors to overwhelming public acclaim on Saturday 5th September, with well over 5,000 visitors flocking to the town centre to celebrate the landmark occasion.

Dewsbury Neighbourhood Board have launched the Dewsbury Neighbourhood Board Community Grant, which is now open for applications to support local people, groups and organisations who want to deliver activities and projects that make a positive difference in the community.

There is just over a week to go until Dewsbury Arcade will be handed over to the Arcade Group with construction and restoration work completed to allow the building to welcome tenants and visitors.

This month in the ‘Our Town, Our Future’ Q&A series, we’re talking to Chief Superintendent Jim Griffiths. Jim has been in the police for 28 years and is now the District Commander for Kirklees.

Our next Board meeting will take place on 18th June from 4pm at Dewsbury Town Hall.

This month in the ‘Our Town, Our Future’ Q&A series, we’re talking to Andi Eccles, with a long career in retail, he has called Dewsbury home for over 23 years and has a personal investment in the town’s future.

This month in the ‘Our Town, Our Future’ Q&A series, we’re talking to Anum Reham, the youngest member of Dewsbury Neighbourhood Board, she is a proud advocate for young people and offers a diverse, fresh perspective.

Change is happening across Dewsbury in 2026, one of the exciting projects at the centre is the regeneration of Dewsbury Market. 

This month in the ‘Our Town, Our Future’ Q&A series, we’re talking to Palvinder Singh, a passionate champion for education and member of the Dewsbury Neighbourhood Board.

This month in the ‘Our Town, Our Future’ Q&A series, we’re talking to Peter Mason, an avid member of the Dewsbury Neighbourhood Board.

Dewsbury Neighbourhood Board set to submit 10-year plan for the future of Dewsbury.

Dewsbury town centre has seen a positive trend in footfall over the summer months of 2025.

This historic Dewsbury Arcade continues to undergo a major transformation. Click here for the latest updates from site.

This month in the ‘Our Town, Our Future’ Q&A series, we’re talking to Christine Fox, a passionate member of the Dewsbury Neighbourhood Board.

We're excited to launch ‘Our Town, Our Future’, a new Q&A series designed to introduce you to the passionate individuals behind the Dewsbury Neighbourhood Board.

The latest Dewsbury footfall report highlights signs of stability and opportunity in the town centre.

Great progress is being made on the restoration of the historic Dewsbury Arcade. Click here for the latest updates from site.

Planning permission has now been granted for our updates to Dewsbury Market and the inclusion of the brand-new town park - two key projects within the Dewsbury Blueprint.

We are starting work on the second phase of improvements to the area around Dewsbury Town Hall, bringing a new beautiful and accessible public space one step closer for those who live and work in Dewsbury.