One lucky Calderdale resident could scoop £6,000 simply by changing the way they pay their Council tax. Calderdale Council has teamed-up with Bacs Payment Schemes Limited, the not-for-profit organisation behind Direct Debit in the UK to offer a cash prize for those residents who choose to pay their Council tax by this method. Calderdale Council… read more … about £6,000 up for grabs in Council competition>>
The new edition of Wildside – Calderdale Council’s walks and events programme is now available in local tourist information centres, libraries and sports centres. Kicking off this year’s programme is an Easter event in Clay House Park, West Vale on Wednesday 1 April at 10.30am and 1pm where families can choose from a variety of… read more … about Take a walk on the Wildside>>
The historic roof statues and windows at Todmorden Town Hall are back to their former glory following a specialist restoration project. The work, managed by Calderdale Council and carried out by Bullen Conservation, saw three of the 16 high-level windows replaced and all 10 limestone statues cleaned at the iconic Grade I listed building. The… read more … about Historic features restored to former glory at Todmorden Town Hall>>
Calderdale Council’s scheme encouraging people to plant and pick their own fruit and veg in the community is set to grow. The community growing scheme has been running in Todmorden for the last year and will be extended to the Calder ward this spring – which includes Hebden Bridge, Wadsworth, Heptonstall and Blackshaw Head –… read more … about Way to grow>>
Fly-tippers in Calderdale could face tougher penalties when the Council introduces its new powers to stop, search and seize vehicles suspected of waste crime. New legislation from 6 April 2015 will make it easier for enforcement officers across the country to crack down on fly-tipping. It means that Calderdale Council will be able to act… read more … about Crackdown on fly-tipping>>
Local people are being asked to play a part in securing the future of the bandstand in Centre Vale Park, Todmorden. Calderdale Council is consulting on the next steps for the landmark, which is not currently in use because of its poor condition. Deterioration and repeated vandalism at the bandstand mean that it is not… read more … about Play your part in bandstand’s future>>
Calderdale Council has welcomed a national report launched today, looking at how building a strong sense of community in neighbourhoods can encourage people to socialise, look out for each other and feel comfortable asking each other for help when needed. The report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation is based on research carried out in Hebden… read more … about Community is key in tackling loneliness>>
Calderdale Council’s Children’s Services requires improvement but is no longer inadequate after an inspection by Ofsted in January 2015. The report, published on 20 March 2015, reveals Ofsted’s judgements on three main areas of service: children who need help and protection; children looked after and achieving permanence; and leadership, management and governance. In each area… read more … about Calderdale’s Children’s Services team makes progress>>
In response to the devolution deal for Leeds City Region: Cllr Stephen Baines, Leader of Calderdale Council said: “This is a good deal for West Yorkshire, giving us the powers we need to boost economic growth and create new jobs in our region; tackle skills shortages and allow us to decide our transport strategy at… read more … about Calderdale Council’s response to the devolution deal for Leeds City Region>>
