Issued on behalf of Foster4Yorkshire. People in West Yorkshire will have the opportunity to find out about the positive impact of foster caring at two information events to be held in Leeds and Ainley Top during Foster Care Fortnight (12-25 May). The informal drop-in events, which are being hosted by joint council-led initiative, Foster4Yorkshire, are… read more … about Change a life and Foster4Yorkshire>>
Residents, visitors and wannabe traders are being encouraged to support Calderdale’s fantastic markets. From 14 May 2014 to 28 May 2014, it’s Love your local market fortnight. Each year, more than 700 markets across the UK join forces to raise the profile of local markets in an attempt to bring shopping back into the heart… read more … about Bring shopping to life and Love your local market>>
Getting in touch with Calderdale Council will soon be cheaper for many people, as the Council’s Contact Centre moves from 0845 numbers to a local 01422 dialling code. Currently all the main Contact Centre numbers start with 0845, whether it’s general enquiries, street care requests, emergency living support or council tax and benefits queries. Although… read more … about Council calls go local>>
Joint press release from Calderdale Council and the NSPCC Expectant parents in Calderdale will be offered the chance to take part in a ground breaking Coping with Crying programme to help them prepare for the stress of looking after a newborn crying baby. New parents can sometimes struggle to soothe their baby and it’s one… read more … about Council supports parents Coping with Crying>>
With just three months to go until the launch of the new exhibition at Bankfield Museum (Halifax) for the First World War centenary, we take a glimpse into the role of Angela Clare who is heading up the exciting project. Since July 2013, Angela and the museum team have been busy getting the exhibition ready… read more … about Angela uncovers wartime stories and hidden treasures for new exhibition>>
Calderdale Council took to the streets of Halifax on Tuesday 29 April, in advance of the up and coming Hand Hygiene Day on Monday 5 May. We wash our hands every day and don’t think anything of it, but many of us have witnessed people either not washing their hands enough, or not at all… read more … about How clean are your hands?>>
Businesses in Calderdale can now benefit from a number of new schemes designed to help out with reducing their business rates bill. Calderdale Council has recognised that the retail sector is changing, as people’s shopping habits change, particularly as more people start shopping online. Businesses are facing challenges as they look to adapt. To help… read more … about Helping local businesses>>
Sent on behalf of British Cycling. British Cycling is on the hunt for keen cyclists in Calderdale to become Ride Leaders and help inspire more people to get on their bikes and start cycling for fun. On Saturday 3 May British Cycling is running a free, assessed one-day course for local cyclists in Calderdale…. read more … about Cycle ride leaders wanted in Calderdale>>
A Calderdale takeaway has been fined for having poor food hygiene and putting people’s health at risk. Calderdale Council Environmental Health officers visited the Seraj takeaway at Bull Close Lane, Halifax and identified a number of serious food hygiene offences. At Halifax Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 23 April, Mr Mohammed Nazir, the owner of the… read more … about Takeaway fined for hygiene offences>>
