Calderdale markets need you! Not only to shop and support local businesses, but also to make them top of the list nationally. Until the end of December 2013, the National Association of British Markets Authorities (NABMA) is asking people across the UK to vote for market of the year. Simply go to www.nabma.com/vote(external link) and… read more … about Vote for your favourite local market!>>
Young people in Calderdale will soon benefit from great new skate park facilities, if plans for new wheels parks in Todmorden and Brighouse, are approved by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. On Monday 9 December, Cabinet will consider proposals regarding the upkeep of the skate parks in Centre Vale Park, Todmorden, and Wellholme Park, Brighouse. The facilities… read more … about Wheels in motion for skate parks>>
An expected 80 representatives from the public, private and voluntary sectors will meet on Wednesday 11 December to identify how together they can contribute to improving people’s health in Calderdale. The fourth Calderdale Assembly will take place at the Shay Stadium, Halifax, and follows three successful events held over the last two years. Wednesday’s half-day… read more … about Improving health in Calderdale>>
Residents across Calderdale have chance to win six fantastic prizes this winter. All households in Calderdale should have received their handy guide to keep safe, warm and healthy this winter produced by Calderdale Council and Calderdale Commissioning Group (CCG). Last year there were 31,100 excess winter deaths in England and Wales in 2012/13 – this… read more … about Be winter wise and win a hamper>>
Calderdale Council has become the first local authority in West Yorkshire to sign up to the Local Authority Declaration on Tobacco Control. By signing the Declaration the Council has committed to champion the campaign to reduce smoking rates in our community and highlight the risk to health from tobacco. The declaration is a national initiative… read more … about Calderdale first to sign up to tobacco control>>
Calderdale Council employee Brian Mitchell has been announced as Practice Teacher of the Year at the Social Work Awards 2013, as a result of his outstanding work. This is a prestigious award – there were only 49 finalists across 11 categories. The awards were judged by leading influencers, including Annie Hudson (Chief Executive, The College of… read more … about Brian is outstanding!>>
A wise person said that you can’t buy happiness, but you can buy local, and that’s kind of the same thing. It’s ‘Small Business Saturday’ this weekend so all Calderdalians are being encouraged to shop locally. It will be one of the busiest shopping days of the year and Calderdale Council is backing the government… read more … about Be a true Calderdalian – support local businesses this weekend!>>
The debate about how money received by local councils is divided and used to provide services probably doesn’t appear to be the most interesting conversation, but Calderdale Council hope that a new event taking place next week might make you re-consider that, and think about getting involved in the discussion. In a unique move, Calderdale… read more … about #AmbitionCalderdale – a new kind of budget conversation>>
A new approach to personal care and support at home for adults will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 9 December 2013. The Council has already approved the introduction of Individual Service Funds to give people greater choice and control over their own care without worrying about managing a budget. The Cabinet will… read more … about Calderdale adult care services have the personal touch>>
