Commenting on Calderdale Council’s enforcement review, Cllr Susan Press, Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhood Services, said: “We’re taking a new, more efficient, firm but fair approach to enforcement. We committed to doing this in the Council’s 2018 budget, and local people tell us how important it is to tackle issues like fly-tipping, anti-social behaviour,… read more … about Enforcement review>>
Calderdale residents are being warned about a Council Tax scam that is trying to get hold of their personal details fraudulently. If you receive a text message or phone call saying you are entitled to a Council Tax refund as your property banding has been reduced, it is fake and you must not act on… read more … about Council Tax scam alert>>
Calderdale Council has awarded new funding to a scheme that supports rough sleepers, meaning that this work can continue for another two years. The scheme, run by Horton Housing and called Street Reach, has been extended to include work with people who beg on the streets. Horton Housing will work jointly with the Council to… read more … about New funding to continue Calderdale rough sleeper support service>>
A memorial bench dedicated to Halifax-born Ralph Fox, who died in the Spanish Civil War, has been moved to Halifax Town Hall. The bench was originally placed at Bull Green, and then moved to The Piece Hall before more recently being situated at Manor Heath Park. It has now been permanently moved to Halifax Town… read more … about Memorial bench moved to Halifax Town Hall>>
Sian Rogers, Calderdale Council’s Policy and Projects Manager had her hard work and leadership talent recognised when she won the prestigious Public Sector Hero Award, sponsored by CCLA, from Locality, the national network for community organisations. The awards were held at Locality’s 19th annual Convention on Wednesday, November 7th. The event sees over 550 people… read more … about Sian Rogers from Calderdale Council wins top award at Locality Convention>>
Calderdale Council is looking at the devastating impacts of modern slavery and how it can prevent the crime as well as protecting victims and their families. Modern slavery is a complex crime and recent figures from the Home Office show it’s a growing problem within the UK. Although reported incidences are low in Calderdale, the… read more … about Tackling modern slavery in Calderdale>>
Art lovers in Calderdale are invited to Bankfield Museum in Halifax, for the eighth annual Calderdale Open art exhibition. The exhibition, which opens on Saturday 10 November, will feature a selection of drawings, paintings, prints, photographs and textiles. Work has already been submitted by professional and amateur artists from across the north of England and… read more … about Calderdale Open art exhibition at Bankfield Museum>>
Calderdale Council’s Audit Committee will shortly consider a report outlining the potential impact on Calderdale when the UK leaves the EU. The referendum which took place in 2016 resulted in the majority of voters voting in favour of leaving the European Union. The Prime Minister notified the European Union of the UK’s decision, as agreed… read more … about Managing the impact of leaving the EU>>
Help to put Calderdale markets on the national map by voting in the competition for Britain’s Favourite Market. NABMA (the National Association of British Market Authorities) is asking people across the UK to vote for their market of the year. Simply go to https://www.nabma.com/vote/(external link) and type in the name of your favourite. You could… read more … about Vote for Calderdale markets!>>
