Autumn is definitely in the air, and with bonfire night just around the corner, Calderdale Council is working alongside the West Yorkshire Fire Service to make the borough a clean and safe place to enjoy. The Council and partner agencies are preparing for the Big Tidy Up, which will start on Monday 2 November. Staff… read more … about Calderdale gets ready for the Big Tidy Up>>
Halifax Comedy Festival has magicked up a real gem for theatre lovers next week. The Festival has been successful in negotiating the rights for a regional premiere of “Matchbox Theatre” by internationally renowned playwright Michael Frayn. First performed at Hampstead Theatre, this is the first production outside of London of Frayn’s latest work and the… read more … about Discover a ‘hidden theatre’ at Halifax Comedy Festival>>
Over 1000 taxi drivers and private hire licence holders in Calderdale are now able to spot and report signs of child sexual exploitation (CSE). After completing a training session organised by Calderdale Council’s Licensing team, they received their attendance certificates during a ceremony at the Victoria Theatre on Wednesday 21 October. The Deputy Mayor of… read more … about Taxi drivers learn to spot signs of CSE>>
Plans for a road scheme to ease congestion on the A629 between Jubilee Road and the junction with Free School Lane in Halifax, worth up to £4.5 million, will be on show at a public drop-in session next week. The public event, which is being held between 3pm and 8pm on Wednesday 28 October 2015… read more … about Major plan to tackle A629 traffic>>
Long serving staff at Calderdale Council have been rewarded for their hard work at the Council’s Long Service Award Ceremony at Halifax Town Hall. Staff who have worked for the Council for 25 years attended the ceremony on Monday 19 October, where their individual stories were presented and recognised by the Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr… read more … about Silver service>>
It’s getting to the time of the year when colds and flu start to take hold, and Calderdale Council is urging people to take precautions to avoid infections, including getting their flu vaccination. The flu vaccination is one of the most effective ways to reduce harm from flu. Every year, the NHS provides the vaccine… read more … about Reducing your flu risk>>
Over £200,000 of essential maintenance work will begin on the A646 Market Street and Bridge Lanes in Hebden Bridge on 26 October 2015. The full carriageway will be resurfaced, all existing road markings will be replaced and any ironwork, such as utility covers, will be adjusted or renewed. Calderdale Council’s Director of Economy and Environment,… read more … about £200,000 improvements for Hebden Bridge highway>>
During National Adoption Week (Monday 19 – Sunday 25 October 2015) Calderdale Council is asking people to come forward to adopt children over four years old. The theme of this year’s national campaign, managed by First4Adoption, is ‘Too old at 4?’ Across the UK, sadly it is these children who usually wait the longest for… read more … about Could you adopt an older child?>>
Shared Lives carers across Calderdale are coming together from 17 – 25 October to highlight the fourth annual Shared Lives Week, a UK-wide event to celebrate and promote the innovative and growing ‘Shared Lives’ approach to care. Shared Lives carers open their home, family and community life to an adult (or 16/17 year old) who… read more … about Shared lives, shared happiness>>
