Calderdale Council’s crackdown on blue badge fraud continues, with 30 badges being taken out of circulation as part of the recent blue badge amnesty. The blue badge scheme is for people with severe mobility problems. The misuse of the scheme is a problem all across the UK and has been highlighted as one of the… read more … about Tackling blue badge fraud>>
On Friday 8 April, Calderdale Council is hosting a special drop-in event at Halifax Central Library as part of World Autism Awareness Week. The event will run from 10.30am-2.30pm, and will include information stands from the South West Yorkshire Trust Autism Service, Calderdale Carers, Calderdale Adult Asperger’s Group, Calderdale Parents and Carers, the National Autistic… read more … about Calderdale takes part in World Autism Awareness Week>>
Calderdale Council is looking at the future of street lights in the borough, to improve their condition, reliability and energy efficiency. At the meeting of the Economy and Investment Panel on Thursday 17 March, members discussed options for improving and investing in the street lighting network. The Council currently spends £1.3million on Street Lighting energy… read more … about Investment for a bright future>>
Proposed changes to the way health services are provided across Calderdale and Huddersfield was discussed by Calderdale’s Health and Wellbeing Board on Thursday 17 March 2016. The NHS has introduced new ways of planning health services for the future. Sustainability and Transformation Plans will be prepared for 44 areas across England. Our Sustainability and Transformation… read more … about Planning health together>>
A new district centre for Mixenden is a step closer after Calderdale’s Economy and Investment Panel approved recommendations for submission to Cabinet and to the last Full Council meeting of the municipal year on Wednesday 27 April. The Council and its NHS partners have been looking to create a vibrant central hub for Mixenden for some… read more … about Development at the heart of Mixenden>>
Calderdale Council has been awarded a £19.47 million grant by the Department for Transport (DfT) to help repair flood damaged roads across the borough. The funding will allow repairs to be made across the highways network, including at Scout Road and the A646 in Mytholmroyd. Storm Eva had a devastating impact across West Yorkshire. The repair… read more … about £19m flood award for Calderdale>>
A range of green technologies are being installed in Halifax’s new Central Library and Archive, so that it will be one of the most environmentally friendly buildings in Calderdale. New buildings are assessed by BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology) and then rated according to their level of sustainability. Plans are in place for… read more … about Halifax’s new Central Library and Archive will be green!>>
Calderdale Council has pledged to take more action to repair roads after the Department for Transport announced a £200,000 fund to tackle potholes in the borough. This winter’s relentless rain and freezing temperatures have led to a significant increase in the number of potholes throughout Calderdale and the UK. So the Council is launching an… read more … about Council pledges potholes blitz>>
An £80,000 fund to improve and maintain stalls, cleaning equipment and recycling in Calderdale markets has been recommended by the Council’s Economy and Investment Panel. The funding would allow the Council to modernise its market service, reduce running costs and ensure that people can enjoy the much-loved local markets for years to come. Repair work… read more … about Proposed funding boost for Calderdale markets>>
