Calderdale residents, or those with family or historic ancestral connections to the borough, are now able to access burial and cremation records online. In partnership with www.deceasedonline.com(external link), Calderdale Council has scanned and created digital versions of all burial and cremation records going back to the 1840s to enable easy and fast searching for family… read more … about Family research goes digital>>
Fly-tippers in Calderdale are paying the price for dumping rubbish illegally, as more people than ever are being caught and prosecuted. In the last 18 months, the Council has changed the way fly tipping is dealt with, which has led to a more efficient process. When any fly-tipping is reported, staff who clear up the… read more … about Paying the price for fly-tipping>>
Children across Calderdale have come up with ideas to reduce congestion around their schools and to travel to school in ways that help them be more active and get there safely. This was part of a competition run by Calderdale Council to engage young people in promoting the benefits of walking and cycling, healthy living… read more … about Kids compete for the SAFE Travel Cup>>
A pilot scheme to improve people’s physical health and mental wellbeing starts in Halifax’s People’s Park next week. The Healthy Living Park project will see local community and voluntary organisations hold a range of fun activities for children, young people and adults over the summer, including football, rugby, mini-tennis, athletics and cycling events. There’ll also… read more … about Health and fitness levels set to soar thanks to pilot scheme>>
A long-serving employee at Calderdale Council is retiring after over 25 years of doing his bit to keep Calderdale clean and attractive. Getting in to work at 3am on a Saturday morning might not be the norm for most people, but for John Darby, who has worked in the Council’s Safer, Cleaner, Greener team since… read more … about John retires after 26 years>>
With just under two months to go until Yorkshire Day, Calderdale Council is putting the finishing touches to plans to celebrate the county in true Yorkshire style. This year it’s the turn of Halifax to host the civic celebrations, which take place annually on 1 August 2016. It’s a chance for people across the region… read more … about Celebrating our county in style>>
Calderdale residents are showing their love for all things digital, as the use of the Council’s online payment service has rocketed. In the last five years, the use of the Council website for paying council tax, business rates, parking charges and other online payment options has increased by almost £2million. Over £5million was paid on… read more … about Reviewing our progress>>
Calderdale Council is inviting local people to say thank you to members of our Armed Forces, past and present, for the service they give to this country, at a flag raising ceremony on Monday 20 June to mark the start of Armed Forces Week 2016. The event will see the Armed Forces flag raised above… read more … about Celebrating Calderdale’s Armed Forces community>>
A Brighouse play area is to receive a make over after a successful bid for funding from SITA Trust. Calderdale Council will receive £29,980 from the Trust to use at Woodhouse Lane play area in Brighouse. The play area is located within a small park and has remained pretty much unchanged for 30 years. The… read more … about Funding boost for Brighouse play area>>
