It’s 12 months since Calderdale Council’s state-of-the-art Customer First centre opened its doors to give local people information and advice under one roof in Halifax – and what a year it’s been. Nearly half a million enquiries have been dealt with, including some very unusual ones! Staff at the centre have seen more than 150,000… read more … about Christmas cake, chicken and socks – all in a year’s work at Customer First>>
Monday 1 December marks the start of Empty Homes Week, and Calderdale Council is supporting the Empty Homes Agency’s campaign to reduce the number of long-term empty homes. Empty homes can cause a number of problems, especially if they are allowed to go into decline. As well as being a wasted resource, they can attract… read more … about Tackling empty homes>>
Victims of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Calderdale will be given more powers to tackle the problem thanks to the introduction of the Community Trigger. The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act became law on 20 October 2014. The Community Trigger, which is part of the Act will allow a victim, or a community, suffering from… read more … about Calderdale pulls the Community Trigger to stop ASB>>
Calderdale Council is supporting White Ribbon Day, a national campaign being marked today (Tuesday 25 November) which aims to tackle domestic abuse. The White Ribbon flag is flying at Halifax Town Hall all day today, highlighting the Council’s pledge to never condone or remain silent about physical violence and other forms of abuse against women…. read more … about Taking a stand against domestic abuse>>
Calderdale Council has retained its spot at the top of the charts for household waste recycling in Yorkshire and Humberside. Recently released figures show that Calderdale is leading the way in recycling, with a household waste recycling rate of over 60%. It is the only authority in the Yorkshire and Humber region that is… read more … about Recycling rate tops the chart!>>
This Saturday (22 November) marks the start of National HIV Testing Week, and Calderdale Council is encouraging more people who are at risk of the virus to get tested. It’s quick, easy and could save your life. 1 in 4 people living with HIV in Calderdale don’t know they have it. Reasons for this are… read more … about Council encourages HIV testing>>
Calderdale Council is stepping up its work to help older people keep their independence and live in homes that best meet their needs. The Council is investing £1 million as part of a drive for more ‘extra care’ housing in Calderdale, and is working with Pennine Housing 2000 and Abbeyfield, who own and run local… read more … about Transforming the future for older people>>
The Government’s rollout of superfast broadband has passed more than 1.5 million premises and is now reaching more than 40,000 additional homes and businesses every week. In West Yorkshire more than 23,500 premises can now access a faster and reliable service as a result of the work carried out to date. Ian Gray, chair of… read more … about Superfast broadband rollout now one of the fastest in the world>>
Attracting visitors to Calderdale is important for the local economy, creating jobs and business opportunities, and showcasing our beautiful landscape, environment, history and heritage captured in the ‘Pretty Gritty’ branding. In 2010 Cabinet agreed to the formation of a Calderdale Tourism Board, involving public and private sector partners, to support ways of attracting tourists to… read more … about Developing tourism in Calderdale>>
