Calderdale Council is looking at the future of street lights in the borough, to improve their condition, reliability and energy efficiency. At the meeting of the Economy and Investment Panel on Thursday 17 March, members discussed options for improving and investing in the street lighting network. The Council currently spends £1.3million on Street Lighting energy… read more … about Investment for a bright future>>
Halifax town centre has been awarded Purple Flag status for a sixth consecutive year for being a safe and welcoming place for a night out. Purple Flag is the gold standard for town centres, like Green Flag for parks and Blue Flag for beaches. The award scheme recognises excellence in the management of the evening… read more … about Painting the town purple>>
New CCTV cameras that provide clearer images and use less power have been officially launched in Calderdale as part of a £680,000 upgrade. On Friday 29 January 2016, Calderdale Council, West Yorkshire Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire, Mark Burns-Williamson, formally marked the start of a new era for community safety… read more … about New era for CCTV in Calderdale>>
As residents and businesses in flood hit areas of Calderdale recover from the devastating floods of Boxing Day, Calderdale Council is offering advice for making insurance claims and ensuring reputable contractors are hired for any building work needed. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development, Cllr Barry Collins, said: “Knowing how to claim… read more … about Advice on insurance and repairs following flooding>>
Calderdale Council is deploying all available resources today, working with partners to coordinate the response to Boxing Day’s devastation. A number of severe flood warnings were issued yesterday in the borough following record river levels. This was mirrored elsewhere across the North putting a major strain on resources available to deal with impacts. In… read more … about Council coordinate response to unprecedented Calderdale flooding>>
Calderdale is experiencing extensive flooding following record river levels and severe warnings are in place across the borough. The Council, Police, Fire & Rescue and Environment Agency have set up a Command Centre and will keep updating the public through social media. More details are available on www.eyeoncalderdale.com(external link). Updates can also be found… read more … about Severe Flooding in Calderdale>>
Over 1000 taxi drivers and private hire licence holders in Calderdale are now able to spot and report signs of child sexual exploitation (CSE). After completing a training session organised by Calderdale Council’s Licensing team, they received their attendance certificates during a ceremony at the Victoria Theatre on Wednesday 21 October. The Deputy Mayor of… read more … about Taxi drivers learn to spot signs of CSE>>
Local support for refugees fleeing from persecution in Syria will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet at the next meeting on Monday 12 October 2015. The Council has pledged to welcome 50 Syrian refugees as part of the Government’s scheme to resettle 20,000 people within the UK in the next five years. This commitment will… read more … about Syrian refugees offered a new life in Calderdale>>
Researchers from the University of Huddersfield want to hear from anyone who has been affected by domestic abuse* about their experience of local support services as part of a study commissioned by Calderdale Council. The study, which is being undertaken by Dr Bernard Gallagher and Ruth Neville from the Division of Social Work at the… read more … about Domestic abuse study launched into local services>>
