Members of West Yorkshire’s proposed new Combined Authority have met for the first time to discuss transition to the new body should the government give the go ahead, and future governance and scrutiny issues. Meeting as the Shadow Combined Authority and chaired by Wakefield Council leader Cllr Peter Box, the body has no formal powers… read more … about First meeting for new Combined Authority members>>
Calderdale Council is now starting work on car parks around Calderdale, and on-street parking in the Skircoat area, to improve parking facilities across the borough. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet has previously approved the introduction of pay and display charges at several of the remaining free car parks across Calderdale to contribute to the cost of keeping… read more … about Work begins on parking schemes>>
Plans for the new Central Library and Archive and a fourth gate for the Piece Hall were given the go-ahead by Calderdale Council’s planning committee at a meeting on Tuesday 1 October 2013. The Secretary of State will now be asked to grant listed building consent, which is needed before the development can get underway…. read more … about Halifax Central Library plans get stamp of approval>>
Green, energy saving residents and businesses can find out how to help Calderdale reduce its carbon emissions by an ambitious 40% by 2020 at ‘Our Energy Future’ event. Calderdale Council is committed to providing a sustainable future for its local communities and businesses. With sharply rising energy prices that are set to continue, we… read more … about Our Energy Future – turning talk into action>>
Councillors on Calderdale’s Communities Scrutiny Panel have been looking at ways in which the Council can act to challenge attitudes towards domestic violence and bring about change. Calderdale Council is an accredited White Ribbon employer, an award from the White Ribbon Campaign (WRC), which is working to end physical violence and other forms of… read more … about Calderdale flies the flag for White Ribbon>>
The number of people with diabetes is growing at an alarming rate and at least 10% of NHS expenditure can be directly or indirectly attributed to diabetes. One in twenty adults in Calderdale has diabetes. These alarming statistics have prompted Calderdale Council’s Adults Health and Social Care Scrutiny Panel, to take a closer look… read more … about Tackling diabetes in Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council celebrated the hard work and dedication of colleagues with a recognition afternoon at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax on Thursday 26 September 2013. The cost of the event was covered by sponsorship from local businesses who also attended to present the awards. The ‘Our Stars’ event recognised the inspirational example set by colleagues,… read more … about Our Council – Our Stars>>
Residents in Calderdale will continue to pay just £10 for a bulky waste collection until early 2014. The current charge of £10 per collection was due to go up to £15 in October 2013, but instead, the increase will start on 1 February 2014. The bulky waste collection service is in place to help… read more … about Slim charge for bulky waste>>
Motorists in Calderdale could soon be facing tougher speed restrictions, if Calderdale Council’s Cabinet approve plans for the introduction of 20mph limits across the borough. In July, Calderdale Council hosted an event with the Community Safety Partnership and local people, to raise awareness and discuss the different ways in which communities can work together to… read more … about 20 is plenty in Calderdale>>
