Joint press release from Calderdale Council and West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service: Calderdale’s kindness and outstanding partnership work continue to shine through this challenging time. Calderdale Council, its partner organisations, volunteers, Councillors and communities all around the borough are pulling together to help people through this national emergency. One example this week, is the… read more … about Supporting the most vulnerable together>>
Vulnerable people in Calderdale are being supported to get the food they need during the COVID-19 outbreak, through food parcels, food banks and free school meals. Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s Leader, said: “Calderdale residents who are vulnerable and worried about getting food and other essential household items can be reassured that support is available…. read more … about Vulnerable people supported to get the food they need>>
Calderdale Council is doing all it can to support the borough’s most vulnerable residents as part of its response to COVID-19. Around 1.5 million people in the UK have been identified as being at risk of severe illness if they catch coronavirus (COVID-19). This includes people with serious underlying health conditions such as specific cancers… read more … about Support for the extremely vulnerable>>
Exciting plans to revitalise Todmorden town centre could move a step forward if they get the go ahead at Calderdale Council’s Cabinet meeting on Monday 16 March 2020. For the last few years, the Council has been looking into options to breathe new life into the Rose Street area. The site currently houses the vacant… read more … about Next steps for £9m investment scheme for Todmorden>>
The future of the historic Centre Vale Park bandstand in Todmorden will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 16 March 2020. The bandstand is in a very poor condition after repeated vandalism, including fire damage, and it continues to attract anti-social behaviour. It has been closed and fenced off for several years as… read more … about Bandstand hits a high note>>
The Trustees of the Centre at Threeways have worked hard over several years to manage and deliver services to the community from the Threeways site in Ovenden, Halifax. Unfortunately the site’s various buildings are ageing and deteriorating and Calderdale Council has had no option but to bring the lease with the Centre at Threeways to… read more … about Centre at Threeways update>>
The Government has now confirmed Calderdale Council will receive funding to help support residents and businesses affected by Storm Ciara. Around 1200 residential and business properties across Calderdale were flooded on Sunday 9 February 2020. Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift said: “I’m delighted by this announcement as it’s something we’ve been pushing for… read more … about Flood relief at last>>
Storm Ciara brought devastating flooding across Calderdale on Sunday 9 February. Heavy and persistent rain led to widespread flooding, causing several road and building closures and flooding to homes and businesses. Local residents, flood wardens and teams from Calderdale Council and other organisations showed their amazing community spirit, braving the bad weather and working around… read more … about Calderdale’s response to flooding>>
Seven new affordable homes could be built in Brighouse if proposals to dispose of under-utilised land are approved by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. Cabinet members will consider approving the sale of Council-owned land close to St. Andrews Junior School in Brighouse, for the delivery of new affordable homes. The site is well situated for local facilities… read more … about New site for affordable homes>>
