Calderdale Council has boosted its leadership team with the appointment of three new senior officers. The Council has recruited a new Director of Public Health; an Assistant Director for Early Intervention and Safeguarding in Children and Young People’s Services and a new Assistant Director for Adult Social Care Operations. Deborah Harkins, currently the Director of… read more … about Hat-trick for Calderdale>>
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the UK, Calderdale people are rising to the challenge with their usual kindness and resilience. Since the Government announced that vulnerable groups should self-isolate, Calderdale Council has been overwhelmed with offers from volunteers across the borough to provide much needed support to local communities. The Council is co-ordinating… read more … about Council sets out plan to co-ordinate community response to COVID-19>>
Five weeks ago today, Cabinet met just a day after the devastating flooding caused by Storm Ciara. We have seen an incredible response across Calderdale to that event, but we meet tonight in the shadow of Covid-19, which will test all of us in new and unprecedented ways. I want to say at the outset… read more … about Statement made by Councillor Tim Swift, Leader of Calderdale Council on COVID-19 at tonight’s Cabinet meeting>>
Joint press release from Calderdale Council and Public Health England PHE has confirmed that a resident of Calderdale has tested positively for COVID-19. Specialists from Public Health England (PHE) are working with Calderdale Council and NHS colleagues following a confirmed case of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr Andrew Furber, Centre Director for Public Health England Yorkshire and… read more … about COVID-19 case confirmed in Calderdale>>
BAFTA-winning writer Sally Wainwright has been made a Freewoman of the Borough of Calderdale – the highest honour that Calderdale Council can award – in recognition of her extraordinary contribution to the area. Sally has placed the beauty and distinctiveness of Calderdale firmly on the international map through her acclaimed TV dramas – Gentleman Jack,… read more … about Sally Wainwright awarded Freedom of the Borough>>
The Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift, responds to the West Yorkshire devolution deal(external link) announced today as part of the Chancellor’s Budget “This is a good deal for Calderdale and for West Yorkshire, devolving significant powers and investment from a national to a regional level. “Our focus will be on supporting local priorities:… read more … about Response to West Yorkshire devolution deal announcement>>
The next steps for the proposed Clifton Business Park and Enterprise Zone, which could create around 1,300 jobs, will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 16 March 2020. The Council is working with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to transform a large site at Clifton near… read more … about Next steps for Clifton Business Park>>
In the week since the Council took back the management of the Centre at Threeways significant steps have been taken to improve safety and security, working closely with tenants and users to ensure services and activities are continued wherever possible and are safe to do so. The Council has contacted all the tenants within the… read more … about Securing the Centre at Threeways>>
Calderdale Council is inviting people to get involved and have their say on the latest plans for Halifax leisure centre. Plans for a brand new complex on the site of the existing North Bridge Leisure Centre, have been developed and progressed as part of the Calderdale Next Chapter transformation programme. The centre aims to deliver… read more … about A leisure centre fit for the future>>
