On Monday 11 November, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet agreed to a revised Council Tax Support scheme, with Members agreeing to a lower than first proposed reduction in Council Tax Support. Members discussed plans for the scheme for 2014/15. The proposals that we consulted on would have meant every household paying at least 29% of their Council… read more … about Council changes Council Tax Support scheme>>
Calderdale’s new state-of-the-art Customer First centre was officially opened by the Mayor of Calderdale on Wednesday 13 November. Council staff, councillors and people from a range of organisations gathered to celebrate the new centre, where local people can get help and advice from a team of dedicated customer service advisors, all under one roof instead… read more … about First customers enjoy new Customer First>>
Sent on behalf of the Environment Agency Work to rebuild an historic stone bridge, destroyed by the summer floods at Todmorden, will start in the next few weeks. The 18th century bridge, near Shade Chapel, collapsed after torrential rain transformed Walsden Water into a raging torrent on 29 July. Environment Agency contractors will rebuild it… read more … about Historic Todmorden stone bridge to be rebuilt>>
Funding from Calderdale Council will help community groups give extra support to people who need advice about benefits, welfare rights and better ways to manage their money. In summer, the Council launched a £100,000 fund to help some of the poorest families in Calderdale manage the changes to the benefits system, following approval from Cabinet… read more … about Getting the support you need in tough times>>
Information to highlight the dangers of reservoir flooding and how residents and businesses might be affected has been circulated to Calderdale residents. The aim is to increase awareness in vulnerable areas and give people some guidance as to how they can develop their own action plan to keep themselves and their families safe if such… read more … about Flooding – be prepared>>
This weekend’s World Cup rugby league match will provide a glorious climax to the first phase of Calderdale Council’s development of the Shay Stadium. Now we must look to the future. The Council is completely committed to ensuring that the stadium continues to thrive as a community venue, offering a secure base for our two… read more … about Future of the Shay Stadium>>
Rugby league legends, army soldiers and veterans, school children, dancers and a choir will all play a part in the packed programme of entertainment when the Rugby League World Cup comes to the Shay Stadium, Halifax, this Sunday (10 November 2013). Calderdale Council has revealed the details of the pre-match and half-time entertainment as the… read more … about Rugby League World Cup – Calderdale’s community spirit shines through>>
Joint press release from Calderdale Council and the Environment Agency Volunteers are being sought to help keep the River Calder at Mytholmroyd clear of vegetation. Contractors moved in this week to start removing excess vegetation growth from the river channel and its banks to ease the flow of water through the town and, therefore, help… read more … about Join forces to help reduce flooding risk>>
Members of the proposed new West Yorkshire Combined Authority will meet for their first public meeting next week. The shadow Combined Authority – which will have a focus on managing £1.5 billion investment in West Yorkshire’s transport and economic infrastructure- has no formal powers as yet, but is vital as a forum to discuss the… read more … about New Combined Authority to hold its first public meeting>>
