Residents in Calderdale are being reminded to register to vote, to ensure their voice is heard at election time. On Thursday 8 June, the UK will go to the polls to vote in the 2017 General Election. To ensure you can have your say, it’s important to register to vote before the deadline of Monday… read more … about Register to vote to have your say>>
Two people have been fined for misusing disabled blue badge permits. Calderdale Council prosecuted two people in April for separate offences of illegally displaying a blue badge permit. The first case involved a woman from Batley, who was prosecuted for using her father’s blue badge to park on Trinity Road in Halifax. After pleading guilty… read more … about Two prosecuted for blue badge display>>
The important work of voluntary and community organisations in Calderdale is being recognised by Calderdale Council. The voluntary and community sector (VCS) is facing huge challenges but the Council is committed to working in partnership with these important local organisations that provide services and support to some of Calderdale’s most vulnerable residents. The sector has… read more … about Supporting the voluntary sector in Calderdale>>
Sowerby Bridge’s new community-funded flood warning siren will be tested for the first time next week. The siren will be operated solely by church wardens based on information from the Environment Agency, which monitors river levels around the clock. It has been funded by the Community Foundation for Calderdale and led by Sowerby Bridge Flood… read more … about Don’t be alarmed at flood siren test>>
A new strategy to improve the safety of Calderdale roads will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Wednesday 10 May 2017. The Council has already made a firm commitment to improving local road safety. Since 2014 it has been implementing a roll out of 20mph areas in streets and villages across Calderdale. Early findings… read more … about Making Calderdale’s roads safer>>
A new way of providing adult social care is launching in Calderdale to boost the health and wellbeing of local residents. Calderdale Council is piloting the new service, known as ‘Better Lives at No. 42’, at 42 Market Street, Halifax. The shop, which will be run by social workers, will open its doors to the… read more … about Pop in to No. 42 for a better life>>
“The Calder Valley is a place shaped by water…water that fills the reservoirs that once made steam for the mills, work for the people and fabric for the world.” Local people from the Calder Valley with personal stories from the devastating floods in December 2015 are being encouraged to tell their tales to the creative… read more … about Local people encouraged to jump on board the Calder Valley’s epic ‘Landlines and Watermarks’>>
