Calderdale Council is reminding people that the COVID-19 lockdown is still in place, and is urging people to keep following social distancing rules to help save lives. This comes as the country moves into the next phase of responding to the outbreak. However, we are still living with COVID-19, and the risk of the infection… read more … about Lockdown remains – stay safe>>
At this tough time we are surrounded by heart-warming acts of kindness and examples of people across Calderdale working around the clock to protect us and keep essential services going. Alongside the incredible frontline staff and volunteers responding to COVID-19 are the many support staff, who may not be as visible but play an equally… read more … about Clap for our heroes>>
As we move into the next phase of responding to this crisis, I would like to repeat again my sincere thanks to the vast majority of local residents who have done so much to stay home, stay safe, and help protect our NHS and social care services. Now we need to be as clear… read more … about Statement on behalf of Cllr Tim Swift, Leader of Calderdale Council>>
As the country moves towards the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, Calderdale Council, in partnership with public, private and community sector organisations, is planning the local recovery and reset of how we will work to ensure a safe future for everyone and to rebuild our place and our economy. The Government is due to… read more … about Building a safe and strong future for Calderdale>>
The mission to boost supplies of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Calderdale continues, with more local businesses coming forward to provide vital items in partnership with Calderdale Council, to help keep frontline care staff and residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council is coordinating the distribution of PPE to its care workers and providers,… read more … about United effort to boost PPE supplies>>
Friday 8 May marks 75 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe and Calderdale Council is marking the occasion in a very 21st Century fashion. Due to Coronavirus restrictions, many VE Day 75 events have had to be cancelled or postponed. However, the Council will be using its digital channels to… read more … about Celebrating the anniversary of VE Day in Calderdale>>
As part of the Active Calderdale programme, Calderdale Council is supporting residents to remain physically and mentally well, during the coronavirus lockdown period. To find out more about the impact that social distancing and guidance to stay home is having on attitudes and behaviours towards physical activity, Active Calderdale has launched a survey for residents…. read more … about Keeping Calderdale active>>
Garden waste collections in Calderdale will resume from Monday 4 May 2020. The service was temporarily suspended by Calderdale Council and contractors SUEZ due to COVID-19, to provide extra staff support for the main waste and recycling collection service. Fortnightly garden waste collections will now resume for existing subscribers on their usual collection day. Residents… read more … about Garden waste collections resume>>
Calderdale’s community groups, which provide a vital lifeline for the most vulnerable, are being reminded to apply for grants from Calderdale Council and the Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) to help them respond to COVID-19. Many groups across the borough have already applied for the Emergency Community Support Fund, which the Council and the CFFC… read more … about Thanking Calderdale’s amazing community groups>>
