Calderdale Council staff who go above and beyond for our communities were recognised at the annual Our Stars awards ceremony on Thursday 28 September. A record number of nominations highlighted the massive range of services that the Council provides – from care, community protection and tackling the cost of living crisis, to housing, libraries, finance… read more … about Council stars awarded for outstanding work>>
People could soon have their say on documents setting out how future planning developments will meet requirements to deliver improvements for the natural environment. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 9 October 2023, Members will be asked to approve a four-week public consultation on the Biodiversity Net Gain Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). Once… read more … about Ensuring developments deliver environmental benefits>>
Creating a Council workforce for the 2030s and beyond will be considered at the next Cabinet meeting on Monday 7 August 2023. Cabinet Members will be asked to approve a new Workforce Strategy and Delivery Plan, which outlines the Council’s aspirations for the workforce over the next five to ten years, ensuring it continues to… read more … about A workforce for the future>>
Proposals for a new Enterprise Centre at Ferney Lee Road in Todmorden will be considered at the next meeting of the Cabinet on 7 August 2023. The Cabinet will be asked to approve an asset transfer of the Council owned land to the Calder Valley Community Land Trust (CVCLT) at no cost, for the development… read more … about Enterprising use of land>>
Calderdale residents are reminded to be prepared for the risk of flash flooding this summer. Recently there have been localised rainfall showers across parts of Yorkshire, acting as a reminder that sudden and heavy downpours are more likely in the summer months. Intense periods of rain falling on dry ground can rapidly overwhelm or block… read more … about Be prepared for flash flooding this summer>>
Becky McIntyre will join Calderdale Council’s senior leadership team in a newly created role to oversee the best use of money, staff and systems to help improve local people’s lives. Becky will take up the role of Director of Resources and Transformation in September 2023. She will lead on the Council’s finance, human resources, ICT,… read more … about Becky to head up Council transformation>>
Press release from Local Government Boundary Commission A new pattern of wards is being developed for Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council. The Local Government Boundary Commission has decided that the number of councillors in Calderdale should be 54. This is a change from the current council which has 51 councillors.The Commission wants to hear what residents… read more … about Have your say on a new political map for Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council>>
The Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Jane Scullion, said: “Huge congratulations to FC Halifax Town for their success in the FA Trophy game at Wembley yesterday! “The team put in a great performance in what was a close game, and it was a real delight to see so many Halifax fans at the home of… read more … about Congratulations to Halifax Town!>>
Calderdale Council is doing all it can to minimise disruption associated with a programme of essential works taking place on the A646, Burnley Road, near Hebden Bridge and sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused by these works on Friday 12 May. As part of the wider A646 Corridor Improvement Programme, work started on Friday 12… read more … about Update on works around Hebden Bridge>>
