Category Archives: Council and democracy

In response to the Government’s Spending Review, the Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift said: “The financial pressures already facing Calderdale after ten years of austerity have only been made worse by the significant challenges we have faced throughout the pandemic as we have worked to keep our communities safe whilst continuing to deliver… read more … about Statement in response to the Government’s Spending Review>>

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West Yorkshire’s £1.8 billion devolution deal is set to move a step closer, as Calderdale Council’s Cabinet discuss the next stage of the parliamentary process to put it into law. The West Yorkshire devolution deal aims to enable more decisions to be made locally, more investment for the things that matter to local people, and… read more … about Next steps for West Yorkshire devolution deal>>

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The Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Dot Foster said: This is very sad news and my thoughts are with Lord Shutt’s family.   Lord Shutt was a well-known figure within the borough, having represented the Greetland and Stainland ward as a Councillor for many years.   As an elected member he was a keen advocate for… read more … about Statement in response to the death of The Rt Hon. the Lord Shutt of Greetland OBE>>

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Calderdale Council, like others, is facing the biggest challenges in its history due to COVID-19, and the impact will be felt for years to come. In response, the Council is reviewing the way many services are delivered to address financial challenges and meet changing needs. The Council has been required to find savings of more… read more … about Transforming services for the Future Council>>

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The Council’s response to the pandemic will be considered during a special Adults Health and Social Care Scrutiny Board meeting on 29 October 2020. The Scrutiny Board will review how organisations in the health and care sector, including the Council, have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board will hear evidence from a range of… read more … about Council considers COVID-19 response>>

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Calderdale Council has sent out annual canvass forms to all households in the borough. Residents must check their details on the form and ensure they are correct so they can vote and have their say on decisions that affect them. The Council does an annual canvass to keep the electoral register up to date, and… read more … about Calderdale residents urged to take action to ensure they can vote>>

Calderdale Council has been named as one of the top 10 councils in the country for the provision of services for children with high needs. Public service consultancy, IMPOWER has named the Council as a top performer in its annual analysis report measuring performance within high needs funding. This focuses on pupils with special educational… read more … about Calderdale ranked as one of top UK councils for supporting children with high needs>>

Cllr Wilkinson

Calderdale Council has published its latest financial strategy which warns that the impact of COVID-19 could lead to a funding gap of around £15m next year. Every autumn the Council publishes its Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), which covers the next three financial years, and this will be discussed by the Cabinet at its next… read more … about Council counts the cost of COVID-19>>

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The lessons learnt and experiences gathered from dealing with COVID-19 will be discussed at the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet; helping to inform how services might be delivered in future. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Calderdale Council, along with local authorities across the country, is facing some of the greatest challenges ever experienced…. read more … about A Council fit for the future>>

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