The second public meeting of Calderdale Council’s People’s Commission will take place at 1.30pm – 3.30pm on Wednesday 13 August 2014 at Halifax Town Hall. The Commission has an evidence gathering panel which includes Councillors from the Council’s three main political parties, and an independent Chair, Professor Andrew Kerslake, an Associate Director of the Institute… read more … about Play your part in the People’s Commission>>
Health improvements and savings worth £2.3 million could be made in Calderdale if proposed changes to tobacco packaging are introduced, Public Health England (PHE) research has revealed. In June 2014, the Department of Health published draft changes to the regulations on tobacco packaging, including cigarettes and hand-rolling tobacco, for consultation. These include new… read more … about Standardised tobacco packaging can save lives and boost local economies>>
The First World War affected cities, towns and villages all over the country, and Calderdale is no exception. Many people who were not in active service found new ways to help the war effort, and many buildings were used for different purposes. There are sites all over Calderdale that played a key part in World… read more … about Spring Hall in the First World War>>
Calderdale Council is taking part in the RoyalBritish Legion’s Lights Out campaign to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. On Monday 4 August 2014 the Council is turning off the lights in Halifax Town Hall from 10pm to 11pm, and lighting a candle to illuminate the Book of Remembrance which… read more … about Lights Out – marking World War One>>
