During the World Cup, and in response to national changes in the law relating to domestic abuse, Calderdale Domestic Abuse Partnership is stepping up its work to raise awareness of the support available. The Partnership is made up of organisations who work together to protect and support people affected by domestic abuse – including Calderdale Council, West… read more … about Tackling domestic abuse>>
Award-winning international artist Imran Qureshi has revealed his designs for two land-scale art installations at Yorkshire Water’s Baitings Reservoir, Ripponden, in Calderdale. The brand new pieces, Here and There and Bridging, will be the first public artwork Imran Qureshi has created for display in the UK. The pieces form part of the Fields of Vision… read more … about International artist unveils his designs for giant installations on the Tour de France route>>
Residents in Calderdale can now register to vote online. Registration takes less than three minutes to complete and all you need to provide is your name, address, date of birth and National Insurance number. The online registration service has been tested extensively with people over many months and is compatible with all platforms, including smartphones… read more … about Registering to vote just got easier>>
The wheels are in motion for Calderdale’s next Big Clean – and this time it’s all about making the borough really sparkle when it hosts the Tour de France on Sunday 6 July. A fortnight of cleaning kicked off across Calderdale on Monday 16 June. It builds on the great work of staff and… read more … about Big Clean moves up a gear for the Tour>>
To help local businesses make the most of the Tour de France coming to Calderdale on Sunday 6 July 2014, Calderdale Council is busy supporting them to prepare. As well as sending out leaflets and information packs to over 1000 Calderdale businesses, and regularly updating www.visitcalderdale.com(external link), Council teams have been out and about delivering… read more … about Tour de France – Council means business>>
Calderdale residents are being asked to recycle everything they can, from plastic bottles right through to food waste. Monday 16 June 2014 sees the start of National Recycling Week, so the Council is taking this opportunity to encourage people to do their bit. Recycled materials are an important resource. Rather than using new materials to… read more … about Most people in Calderdale recycle. Do you?>>
With less than a month to go it’s time to start planning how to get the best view of the most famous bike race in the world. To help spectators plan where to go and what to do during the race weekend of 5 and 6 July 2014, Calderdale Council has launched a VisitCalderdale… read more … about Make your trip to the Tour an ‘appy one!>>
Calderdale Council is launching a People’s Commission to make sure that people in Calderdale have the chance to give their views about how health and social care services should be provided in the future. Local health services are currently being reviewed by Calderdale’s Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The People’s Commission will give the… read more … about Help shape future health services>>
Residents in Calderdale have seen a number of new signs springing up around the borough, as the final touches are put to the signage along the Tour de France route before the race cycles through Calderdale on Sunday 6 July. Work started last week to put up 10 new Tour de France waymarking signs across… read more … about Waymarking the Tour de France route>>
