Two years ago we came together as health and care leaders in place committing to collaborating at a local level through establishing Calderdale Cares. This work is now more important than ever. This joint statement from the leaders of health and care organisations sets out what we are doing together and also what you can… read more … about Coronavirus (COVID-19) – joint statement from Calderdale Health and Care Leaders>>
Calderdale Council is taking further action in the fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19), announcing new closures and changes to its services. This comes after the Government announced three tougher new measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 across the country on Monday 23 March 2020: Requiring people to stay at home, except for very limited purposes… read more … about Stepping up the fight against Coronavirus>>
The Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift said: “Just over a week ago, I said that we are facing the greatest challenge since the Second World War. Today I repeat that statement. “The Prime Minister’s announcement last night means that every single resident of Calderdale, before they leave their door, must consider if this… read more … about Stay at home unless essential>>
Calderdale Council is urging everyone in the borough to help protect each other by following the national guidance on social distancing(external link) and staying at home(external link). This comes as the Government warns that social contact by everyone, both young and old, is speeding up the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and putting people at increased… read more … about Social distancing – it’s everyone’s responsibility>>
West Yorkshire Prepared, the region’s Local Resilience Forum (LRF), is today declaring the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as a ‘Major Incident’. The LRF involves numerous agencies and organisations across the region, including the emergency services, NHS and local authorities, working collaboratively to deliver a safe and coordinated response for West Yorkshire The co-chairs of West Yorkshire… read more … about Coronavirus pandemic declared ‘Major Incident’ in West Yorkshire>>
Mainstream schools, nurseries, sixth forms and colleges will close in Calderdale from today (Friday 20 March 2020). This follows the Government announcement made on Wednesday 18 March that mainstream schools, nurseries, sixth forms and colleges across England are to close from today until further notice due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Please see the official… read more … about School closures in Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council’s business team is working hard to ensure the impact of COVID-19 on the borough’s business community is minimised. We know there is considerable uncertainty and anxiety across our business community at present. At the meeting of the Council’s Cabinet on Monday 16 March, we announced a ten point plan, detailing how Calderdale Council… read more … about Supporting businesses to minimise the impact of COVID-19>>
Calderdale Council is closing a large number of its public leisure and culture venues for at least 12 weeks, in response to the strengthened national advice(external link) on limiting social contact to reduce the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). From 5pm on Friday 20 March 2020, all Council-run sports and leisure centres and museums, the Victoria… read more … about Council-run leisure and culture venues to close for at least 12 weeks>>
As part of the fight against the spread of Coronavirus (COVID19), Welcome to Yorkshire and the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) have made the joint decision to postpone the 2020 Tour de Yorkshire and Asda Tour de Yorkshire Women’s Race. The event is one of the best supported races in the cycling calendar but the safety… read more … about 2020 Tour de Yorkshire postponed due to COVID 19>>
