Smoking outside council buildings could soon be banned, as part of Calderdale Council’s work to help reduce smoking rates and have positive impacts on people’s health and the environment. On Monday 12 September 2016, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will consider recommendations from the Adults, Health and Social Care Scrutiny Panel: – To commit to the Breathe… read more … about Working towards a smoke-free Calderdale>>
Work to allow flood affected Scout Road in Mytholmroyd to reopen is now in its final stages as a safety fence is being installed, offering protection for those using or living on the road. Storm Eva on Boxing Day 2015 caused a landslip which blocked Scout Road. This led to the relocation of Scout Road… read more … about Work on Scout Road progresses>>
Calderdale Council and SUEZ recycling and recovery UK assure residents that they are doing everything they can to address any initial issues resulting from the launch of new waste and recycling services on 1 August 2016. Lots of improvements to waste and recycling collections have been made, which will bring long-term benefits for Calderdale. To… read more … about Waste and recycling services will bring long-term benefits for Calderdale>>
Clay House Park in West Vale is now proudly displaying a Green Flag after it was successful in receiving the award at the first time of trying. This achievement is the result of over three years of hard work to get the park looking its best, led by the Clay House Park Community Group with… read more … about Flying the flag for a great park>>
New waste and recycling services have now been introduced in Calderdale, meaning 94,000 households can recycle more than ever before at home. Cllr Barry Collins, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development, said: “We have completely revamped our entire waste and recycling services to make it easy for residents to recycle even more,… read more … about New waste and recycling services – please bear with us>>
Calderdale Council has pledged to help make more homes available for local families. In a motion at the full Council meeting last month, the Council committed to take action to address a number of local housing issues, which reflect the national picture. The issues include the need to: Increase the number of new private… read more … about Council commits to get home building moving>>
Press release from Yorkshire Water and Calderdale Council Two new summer rangers have been hired to patrol Calderdale’s countryside to help keep people safe and protect natural landscapes, such as reservoirs and woodland, during peak tourist season. Working over weekends and busy periods, the two new rangers, Jennifer Bowers and Jeffery Platt, will have a… read more … about Caring for Calderdale’s countryside>>
Calderdale Council has completed a review of the green belt across Calderdale, as part of the development of the Local Plan. Green belt policy was introduced by the Government in the 1950s to prevent uncontrolled urban sprawl by keeping land permanently open. The current boundaries in Calderdale were put in place by the former West… read more … about Calderdale checks the green belt still fits>>
Calderdale Council is committed to keeping Todmorden Carnival in Centre Vale Park, and is meeting with the organisers and the Environment Agency this Thursday (4 August) to discuss how to make this happen. At a previous constructive meeting with the carnival organisers, the Council pledged its commitment to working together to enable this important event… read more … about Council committed to carnival’s future>>
