A new way of working to better support young people in care has been awarded £444k as part of the government’s Children’s Social Care Innovation Programme. In a recent speech at the National Adult and Children’s Services (NCAS) Conference 2016, the Education Secretary, Justine Greening, announced that Calderdale Council’s Positive Choices project had been successful… read more … about Supporting young people in care>>
Calderdale residents are being reminded to contact the Council if they’re unsure whether or not they qualify for available flood grants. Calderdale Council has been made aware of concerns from some residents over companies visiting properties in flood-hit areas and asking them to sign a document to apply for a Repair and Renew flood resilience… read more … about Concerns over flood grant callers>>
Visitors to Halifax now have more options for car parking, as a temporary car park has opened on the former Cow Green multi-storey town centre site. The original car park was closed in 2013 due to severe structural deterioration. In February this year, it was demolished and the site cleared for redevelopment. While future development… read more … about Extra parking option for Halifax>>
The Shibden Estate is getting in the festive spirit early, by hosting the annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November. Held in the magnificent setting of the Grade II* listed Shibden Hall, the Christmas Craft Fair will provide visitors with the perfect opportunity to make a start on the Christmas shopping. … read more … about Get Christmas wrapped up at Shibden Hall>>
This Flood Awareness Fortnight, Calderdale residents are being reminded that there’s still time to apply for flood resilience grants to pay for alterations to protect their property from flooding in future. The floods in December 2015 affected over 2000 residential properties and over 1000 businesses in Calderdale. Since then, the Council has been working with… read more … about Flood grants help Calderdale resident repair and prepare>>
However you choose to travel, getting around Calderdale and surrounding districts could soon be a lot easier, as members discuss the introduction of the Calderdale Transport Strategy 2016-2031. Across the country the way people are travelling is changing. Rates of car use and ownership have declined in many cities and more people are choosing to… read more … about Improving Calderdale’s transport network>>
As children return after their half term break, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will review the school service to make sure it will continue to meet demand over the next five years. The Cabinet will meet on Monday 14 November 2016 to consider a report which outlines the priority areas for school re-organisation. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet member… read more … about Five year plan for school places>>
A new strategy to manage flood risk in the Calder Valley will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 14 November 2016. As the lead Local Flood Authority, the Council has a duty under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to develop, maintain, apply and monitor the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. The… read more … about New strategy to tackle local flood risk>>
Around Remembrance Sunday, the support offered to members of the Armed Forces both past and present, is something that many people are thinking about. To coincide with commemorations, members of the Council’s Cabinet will look at ways in which those who are serving, or have served in the Armed Forces, can be better supported in… read more … about Furthering our support for the Armed Forces>>
