Calderdale has the highest number of Green Flag parks per head of any local authority in Yorkshire and Humber– and that’s official. Seven parks in Calderdale have been judged as being some of the very best in the UK, and are among a record-breaking 1,476 parks and green spaces that will today receive a prestigious… read more … about Calderdale parks are number one!>>
Having clean streets and public areas is important to everyone, and Calderdale Council takes a firm stance on tackling litter and dog fouling. The Council has successfully prosecuted two individuals in the borough for environmental offences. The cases were heard at Halifax Magistrates Court last month. For Jamie Newburn of Halifax, not cleaning up after… read more … about Pick up or pay up>>
Eastwood Recycling Centre in Todmorden is expected to be closed until November 2014, as extensive repairs are needed following an incident which caused damage on Saturday 19 July. This comes just seven months after reopening following major renovations to improve the facilities. A man has been charged with criminal damage and detailed investigations are underway… read more … about Update on Eastwood Recycling Centre, Todmorden>>
It’s official – Calderdale Council provides top-quality support for children and young people with autism. The Council has achieved accreditation through the National Autistic Society, giving families peace of mind that young people are receiving a high standard of help to achieve their full potential. The Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) team has been working towards… read more … about Supporting young people with autism>>
A community garden near Halifax now has a swashbuckling new play area. A pirate ship play feature has been installed in the New Bond Street community garden in Halifax, in a joint project between Calderdale Council, Hopwood Lane Residents’ Group and the SITA Trust. The garden was created in 2007 and has been well used… read more … about Ship-shape new play area>>
The Combined Authority’s first meeting outside Leeds is taking place in Halifax this week, showing that Calderdale Council has a key role to play in West Yorkshire’s decision-making body. Lead members of the Combined Authority – from Calderdale, Bradford, Kirklees, Leeds, Wakefield, York and the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) – will meet on Thursday 24… read more … about Key role for Calderdale in Combined Authority>>
Residents in Calderdale will soon benefit from a more tailored approach to social care across the borough, as the Calderdale Market Position Statement has been launched. The Statement is a document that acts as an invitation for social care providers to improve the care options available in Calderdale. We know accessing social care… read more … about A more tailored approach to social care>>
There are now two extra pairs of hands to help look after the countryside of Calderdale. Calderdale Council and Yorkshire Water are embarking on the second year of a joint project to help people get the most out of their visit to the borough’s countryside and reservoirs. To help with this project, two assistant countryside… read more … about Looking after Calderdale’s countryside>>
The Eastwood Recycling Centre at Todmorden will be closed today until further notice due to an incident that is being investigated by Calderdale Council and West Yorkshire Police. Other recycling centres will be open as normal. The nearest centres available for residents to use are: Sowerby Bridge – Milner Royd Mearclough, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3LF… read more … about Eastwood Recycling Centre, Todmorden>>
