Six fantastic prizes are on their way to lucky winter wise residents in Calderdale. A winter hamper, three annual passes to Shibden Hall and two sets of panto tickets went to those who gave feedback about the new winter wise guide, produced by Calderdale Council and Calderdale Commissioning Group (CCG). Nearly 100 residents gave us… read more … about Winter wise winners receive their prizes>>
Parents and carers of disabled children in Calderdale now have a state of the art respite centre, after the final touches were added to the Linden Brook centre’s recent makeover. The Linden Brook centre offers short stays for disabled children, to give parents and carers the opportunity to rest, assured that their child is in… read more … about Makeover complete at Linden Brook>>
Calderdale residents are being warned about a company that is contacting people about their Council Tax bands. Calderdale Council has received a number of calls from people who have been contacted by a Lancashire-based firm claiming that their Council Tax bands might be wrong and they could be owed money. The firm tells people it… read more … about Warning on Council Tax calls>>
There’s never been a more important time to offer your views on the best use of Calderdale’s budget. And next year, faced with ever declining funds, the Council is asking you to help decide which services are vital and must be protected at three open meetings in the borough. Following on from Ambition Calderdale –… read more … about #AmbitionCalderdale – Your chance to give your views>>
Calderdale Council, with support from the Calderdale Community Safety Partnership, has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the impacts of taking drugs and drinking too much. Posters and other information, including leaflets and beer mats have been distributed to over 700 local businesses, including pubs, clubs, doctors’ surgeries and health centres with the key… read more … about Don’t let your night out become a nightmare!>>
Calderdale residents have one last chance to sign up to volunteer at the Tour de France when it comes to England next July, as part of the first ever Tour Maker programme. The deadline is Tuesday 31 December 2013. Up to 10,000 volunteering roles are up for grabs during the three days the race is… read more … about Tour de France – last chance to volunteer>>
It’s the time of year for colds and coughs, and Calderdale Council is reminding people to choose their medication wisely – antibiotics are not necessarily the answer, and could do more harm than good. Colds and flu are caused by viruses and their symptoms can be easily managed using over-the-counter medicines. You don’t need antibiotics for… read more … about Snot what you think!>>
Schools in Calderdale are celebrating after performing well in Ofsted’s report of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector. The report identifies the performance of schools nationally, taking into account factors such as pupil achievement and Ofsted findings. All councils are ranked according to the percentage of pupils attending schools within the authority judged by Ofsted to be… read more … about Ofsted boost for Calderdale schools>>
Calderdale libraries have launched the Halifax Weekly Courier for the years 1914 to 1918 on their Weaver to Web site. It is fascinating and timely, particularly with the approach of the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War next year. The news included on the site covers the whole of the Calderdale and… read more … about First World War newspapers online>>
