Calderdale Council has received a clean bill of health from local government experts who undertook a four day review of the authority in June 2015. The Council worked with the Local Government Association (LGA) to set up the peer review, which is designed to make sure the local authority is adapting effectively to the rapid… read more … about Peers are positive about Calderdale Council>>
A young apprentice has been helping to spread the message about superfast broadband and the benefits to businesses and residents in West Yorkshire. Mark Broadbent, 17, from Illingworth, was hired by Calderdale Council as a digital apprentice to help boost the take up of superfast broadband in the Calderdale area as part of the first… read more … about Young apprentice boosts superfast take-up in West Yorkshire>>
Nearly 700 taxi drivers and private hire licence holders in Calderdale have now received training on spotting and reporting signs of child sexual exploitation (CSE). Over 26 training sessions, organised by Calderdale Council’s Licensing team, have been delivered already, with at least a further four in the pipeline. The compulsory training was introduced in May… read more … about Taxi drivers join the fight to stamp out CSE>>
There’s currently a selection of curious objects lurking at Bankfield Museum in Halifax, as some of the more obscure items from Calderdale Museums’ collections form part of a new exhibition. The Cabinets of Curiosity exhibition offers the chance to see some of the diverse objects looked after by Calderdale Museums. The new exhibition questions what… read more … about Opening the Cabinets of Curiosity>>
Tourism in Calderdale generated over £271 million for the local economy in 2013, an increase of £23 million from 2010, according to a new report published by Calderdale Council. It’s just one of the findings within Calderdale Council’s new Visitor Economy Strategy 2015-2018, which will be discussed by the Cabinet on Monday 10 August 2015…. read more … about Visitors flock to Pretty Gritty Calderdale>>
Todmorden town centre could soon be set for a funding boost as Calderdale Council’s Cabinet discuss proposals for the future of the town’s Development Board. The Todmorden Development Board was established in 2013, and currently comprises of elected members from Calderdale Council and Todmorden Town Council. Since its creation, the Board has made some real… read more … about Driving development in Todmorden>>
Volunteering for Calderdale Council could soon be easier, giving you even more opportunities to make a real difference to your own life and the lives of those around you. New proposals will be discussed by Cabinet on Monday 10 August. Philip Singh from Calderdale says he wouldn’t be where he is today without volunteering. He… read more … about Why volunteering matters>>
