The wide-ranging work taking place across Calderdale to tackle the impacts of the rising cost of living, is being highlighted in the 2024 Anti-Poverty Annual Report and Action Plan. Reducing inequalities is one of Calderdale Council’s priorities, with a key focus of supporting residents with the cost of living crisis. The Council works closely alongside… read more … about Working together to tackle poverty>>
Calderdale sports and fitness centres in Brighouse, Sowerby Bridge and Todmorden are now part of the network of warm and welcoming spaces in the borough. Warm and welcoming spaces are safe, friendly places where people can gather for free. Some venues offer hot drinks, activities and other services such as free wi-fi. There are lots of… read more … about Warm and welcoming spaces this winter>>
Calderdale Council employees have received national recognition for their role in providing residents with help and support about financial matters. As part of the Calderdale Anti-Poverty Partnership, the Council supports the Money and Pensions Service (MAPS) Money Guiders programme – a free Government Backed, City and Guilds recognised programme of training, which is designed for… read more … about Money talks to support a financially resilient Calderdale>>
Organisations across Calderdale have come together to help understand the best ways they can support residents to stay warm and well this winter. Calderdale Council, as part of the borough’s Anti-Poverty Partnership, hosted an event at the Shay Stadium in Halifax, exploring ways to help everyone to stay warm and live sustainably. The event welcomed over 120… read more … about Working together to promote cost of living support>>
Local people will soon be asked for their views on proposed changes to Calderdale’s Council Tax Reduction Scheme from 2025/26. Significant financial challenges are ongoing across local government, and Calderdale Council needs to make the savings approved by its Budget Council in February 2024 to make sure it can balance the books. One of the… read more … about Proposed changes to Council Tax support>>
The school summer holidays are just around the corner and young people in Calderdale can take part in exciting activities, enjoy nutritious meals and meet new friends in a safe environment, as part of the Healthy Holidays Calderdale programme. Calderdale Council, in partnership with the Community Foundation for Calderdale, has been working with local providers… read more … about Experience a Healthy Holiday this summer>>
A £1.8 million fund is set to support people in Calderdale who are struggling with money. As part of the ongoing cost of living help available across the borough, Calderdale Council is distributing its £1.8 million share of the Government’s Household Support Fund. The Fund provides crisis support to a wide range of low-income households… read more … about More cost of living support to help people out of hardship>>
As a range of cost of living support continues across Calderdale, local families can now book on to the latest Healthy Holidays activities for May half-term. Healthy Holidays Calderdale – a partnership between Calderdale Council, the Community Foundation for Calderdale and local organisations – has been providing free activities and nutritious meals to children and… read more … about Spring into a new Healthy Holidays season>>
Calderdale Council is continuing its support for those struggling financially and is working with the Calderdale Credit Union to offer access to advice and help, including responsible borrowing options. The Council is part of the Calderdale Money and Debt Forum, a subgroup of the Anti Poverty Partnership made up of local partners and chaired by… read more … about Supporting responsible lending>>
