By KLTV Newsdesk –

Welcome to KLTV’s Cultural Leaders Group TV, where we spotlight the inspiring voices shaping culture, heritage and creativity across Kirklees and beyond.

In this episode, host Dr Milton Brown sits down with Dr Chole Whitehead, leader of the Kirklees Culture Collective, to explore how collaboration across the cultural sector is driving meaningful change for communities across the region.

Launched in January 2025 at the Huddersfield Media Centre, the Culture Collective brings together professional artists, arts organisations, creative businesses, initiatives, Kirklees Council, the University of Huddersfield, and Arts Council England.

Together, they are working to influence the future of creativity, heritage, and tourism in Kirklees.

In this conversation, we explore:

• What the Kirklees Culture Collective is and its core mission

• Dr Whitehead’s organisation, Propper Job, and its connection to the cultural sector

• The current state of heritage and culture in Kirklees

• How the Collective features in Kirklees Council’s Cultural Heart development

• The long-term vision for culture, heritage and tourism in the borough

• The challenges and celebrations of leading a collaborative cultural movement

• How artists, organisations, and community members can get involved

This episode is a must-watch for artists, creative businesses, cultural leaders, heritage professionals, and anyone passionate about shaping a vibrant and inclusive cultural future in Kirklees.

If you’d like to learn more about the Culture Collective, visit the website linked in the description.

Stay connected with KLTV Cultural Leaders TV as we continue the conversation with the changemakers shaping the cultural landscape of Kirklees.