Green-fingered residents will soon be able to have their garden waste collected from their doorstep, as Calderdale Council launches a new garden waste recycling service. In partnership with waste contractor SUEZ, the Council is offering a new opt-in service for residents who would like their garden waste collected from home, using a green wheelie bin. … read more … about New garden waste recycling service>>
Ambitious plans to tackle climate change and boost people’s health and the economy will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet today (Monday 7 March). Climate change has been described as the “biggest global health risk of the 21st century”. The Council is determined to tackle this, making sure everyone in the organisation plays its part…. read more … about Calderdale takes its Vitamin Green>>
Local heroes who have made a big difference to their communities have been recognised by Calderdale Council at an award ceremony at Halifax Town Hall. The second Calderdale Citizen Celebration Award event, run by the Council, celebrated individuals, groups and organisations who go the extra mile to help local people. Residents in each ward in… read more … about Celebrating community heroes>>
More people could receive funding to help recover from the Boxing Day floods, as Calderdale Council’s Cabinet discuss the eligibility criteria of flooding grants. In response to the devastating flooding on Boxing Day, funding was made available to support affected households and businesses. To date, Calderdale Council has paid over £2 million to properties affected… read more … about Applying for funding to protect homes and businesses>>
Calderdale Council is offering grants of up to £5000 for local voluntary and community groups organising festivals or events after the Boxing Day floods. The aim is to celebrate all that’s great about Calderdale, sending out a clear message that it’s open for business. The new fund is part of the Council’s continued work to… read more … about Funding boost for Calderdale festivals>>
From Monday 7 March Calderdale Council will introduce a new improved on line application form, for people who wish to claim help with their rent and/or Council Tax. All new claims must be completed using these electronic forms which will be available at http://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2/residents/council-tax-and-benefits/benefits. Reporting changes in circumstance will also be available online soon Calderdale… read more … about Changes to applying online>>
Calderdale Council will create a flood recovery and resilience fund worth £3 million after the budget was approved at Annual Budget Council on Monday 29 February 2016 at Halifax Town Hall. As the Council is now facing exceptional financial challenges the budget includes a 1.95% rise in Council Tax in 2016/17. Council Tax in Calderdale… read more … about Council creates £3 million flood fund>>
Two new senior managers have joined Calderdale Council to take on leading roles in Children and Young People’s Services. Jackie Nellis is the Council’s new Head of Learning, and Julie Jenkins is Head of Early Intervention and Safeguarding. Jackie is taking the lead for the achievement and funding of schools, post-16 education and early years… read more … about New senior leaders appointed in Council services for youngsters>>
Work to remove the collapsed section of the Whitesands building on Burnley Road, Mytholmroyd, starts on Tuesday 1 March. The building, formerly Whitesands Travel Agents, was overwhelmed during the Boxing Day floods, spilling rubble and building debris into the River Calder. In order to remove this risk and improve the appearance of the site, Environment… read more … about Removal of collapsed building in Mytholmroyd overwhelmed in Boxing Day floods>>
