Headline news
Winners of Calderdale’s local story writing competition were presented with their awards by the Deputy Mayor of Calderdale. Almost 200 creative writers entered their stories into the local competition and from these, six winners were selected. In total, we received 134 entries from children under nine, and 58 from children aged between 10 and 11…. read more … about Calderdale’s creative writers receive their awards>>
Other news
Two local childcare providers have won contracts from Calderdale Council to run the Children’s Centre Service. Halifax Opportunities Trust and North Halifax Partnership were awarded the contracts after the Council invited bids to run the service through a competitive tender process. The Council currently spends over £5 million per year on this service. Calderdale’s Children’s… read more … about The exciting developments to address the shortage of school places in central Halifax have taken a step forward.>>
The exciting developments to address the shortage of school places in central Halifax have taken a step forward. Calderdale Council is working with two of Calderdale’s most popular and successful schools to provide additional Primary School places for September this year. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 31 March it was agreed… read more … about Primary plans for growing demand>>
Local voluntary and community groups are being asked to have their say on how Calderdale Council can best support them in the future. From Wednesday 16 April to Wednesday 9 July 2014, the Council is consulting on how it can use its funding in the most effective ways from April 2015 onwards. As part of… read more … about Help shape support for voluntary groups>>
Everybody wants to feel safe in their own town, and Calderdale Council’s CCTV Centre makes a real difference – ensuring Calderdale remains a safe and enjoyable place to live, work and visit. CCTV is used to monitor public spaces; the places that we share, socialise and travel through every day. The CCTV Centre monitors cameras… read more … about Looking to keep our communities safe>>
Using online services has never been easier, as Calderdale Council launched its first ever Spring Online event. The innovative event was hosted by Halifax Customer First at Horton Street. Spring Online Week is a national award winning initiative that makes it possible for thousands of people, often older people, to try using computers and the… read more … about Spring Online!>>
Low paid Council workers will receive a welcome boost in their pay packet this month after Calderdale Council introduced the Living Wage. Over 250 Council workers will benefit from the introduction of the Calderdale Living Wage, seeing their pay rise from the minimum wage rate of £6.41 per hour to £7.45 per hour. This level… read more … about Council leads the way with Living Wage>>
Budding young authors were given an inspiring insight into the career of best selling author, Charlie Higson. The successful children’s writer and comedian visited Hipperholme and Lightcliffe High School on Thursday 3 April as part of one week of dates to promote his new book, The Fallen. Charlie appeared before an invited audience of 300… read more … about Inspiring young writers>>
The planning application for Calderdale Council’s refurbishment of Princess Buildings, opposite Halifax Town Hall, has now been approved. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s planning committee on Tuesday 1 April 2014, plans were given the go ahead for the next phase of the Council’s scheme to reduce the number of buildings that staff work from… read more … about Princess Buildings plans approved for a smarter future>>
