There’s now less than a month for LGBTQ+ people to have their say about the support available in Calderdale and how they feel about their own mental health and wellbeing. 1 in 4 adults will experience mental health issues and national studies suggest a higher level within the LGBTQ+ community. Calderdale Council is asking anyone… read more … about Tell us what you think about our LGBTQ+ support>>
Monday 10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day and Calderdale Council and partners are raising awareness of the impact of suicide and that it can be prevented. The suicide rate in Calderdale is 11.3 per 100,000 people, which is slightly higher than the national average at 10.4 per 100,000. The highest rate is amongst men, and… read more … about World Suicide Prevention Day>>
Following the significant damage caused to the A646, Burnley Road in Mytholmroyd, it is likely that the road will remain closed until at least Friday 7 September. Initial assessments have shown significant damage to the road surface, sewers and power cables which will require complex repair processes. Yorkshire Water is working to repair the damage and… read more … about Burst water main on A646, Burnley Road>>
People are being asked to have their say about plans for the future of Norland Moor. Norland Moor is a well-used upland heath area above Sowerby Bridge and Greetland. It covers 93 acres and is the largest outdoor resource owned by Calderdale Council. It’s also a designated Local Nature Reserve and Local Wildlife Site. Calderdale… read more … about Have your say on plans for Norland Moor>>
Calderdale Council, along with 17 other local authorities in Yorkshire and the Mayor of the Sheffield City Region, is pursuing a devolution agreement with the Government known as One Yorkshire. The One Yorkshire agreement would see the creation of a Mayor of Yorkshire in 2020 so that decisions currently taken by the Government in London… read more … about One Yorkshire Devolution>>
Voting is now open for the nationwide search for Britain’s favourite park and Calderdale has seven parks in the running. The Green Flag Award Scheme is asking the nation to have its say and decide which parks and green spaces should receive the People’s Choice Award for being the UK’s favourites. As Green Flag Award… read more … about Help put Calderdale parks on the map>>
Regeneration of the Beech Hill area of Halifax could soon move a step forward, as Calderdale Council’s Cabinet is set to discuss the first phase of works. Calderdale Council and Together Housing are working on the transformation as part of the Calderdale Together Investment Partnership, which aims to deliver up to 650 affordable homes for… read more … about Next steps for Beech Hill regeneration>>
West Yorkshire Combined Authority is urging people whose trains were delayed to check whether they are eligible and if so, to make a claim through a new special compensation scheme. New procedures, which rail companies Northern and TransPennine Express have agreed with the government, are now in place for passengers who have been affected or… read more … about West Yorkshire rail users and Mcard holders urged to claim timetable chaos compensation>>
Plans to press home the campaign for vital improvements to the Calder Valley train line, including electrification, will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 3 September 2018. Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s Leader, said: “Reliable and good-quality rail services are absolutely essential for residents and businesses. The underinvestment in the Calder Valley line… read more … about Time for change on the Calder Valley line>>
