People in North Halifax have expressed delight at the news that Centre at Threeways has been given a double funding boost to realise its ambitions for the area. The organisation has secured over £800,000 of investment to enable delivery of high quality community services in a newly refurbished building on its current site. Centre at… read more … about Centre at Threeways secures major investment to transform lives in North Halifax>>
Nearly 200 people went to a drop-in session this week to find out more about plans for a road scheme to ease congestion on the A629 between Jubilee Road and the junction with Free School Lane in Halifax The session at St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Skircoat, gave local residents and businesses the chance to look… read more … about Local people have their say on plan to tackle A629 traffic>>
We can be healthier if we work together. That’s one of the findings of IBM, after joining forces with Calderdale Council on a unique project to use data to identify how we can encourage more active, healthy and longer lives in the borough. The aim is to get people moving more in their daily lives… read more … about Moving towards a healthier Calderdale>>
It’s getting to the time of the year when colds and flu start to take hold, and Calderdale Council is urging people to take precautions to avoid infections, including getting their flu vaccination. The flu vaccination is one of the most effective ways to reduce harm from flu. Every year, the NHS provides the vaccine… read more … about Reducing your flu risk>>
Smokers in Calderdale are being asked to give up the habit, with Public Health England’s 28 day Stoptober campaign. Last year, over 800 people in Calderdale joined Stoptober, and this year we’re looking to smash that record by encouraging 2015 people to kick the habit. Stoptober 2015 is all about support, not only from our… read more … about Calderdale wants 2015 quitters!>>
Global technology giant IBM and Calderdale Council are joining forces on a project which will use data to encourage more active, healthy and longer lives in the borough. IBM invited Calderdale Council to take part in a unique three week pilot research programme which will combine data from the Council; the NHS; Public Health England;… read more … about IBM helps Calderdale get moving!>>
An innovative scheme helping Calderdale residents to stay independent between leaving hospital and returning home has won a prestigious national award. Heatherstones Court in Halifax, which offers self-contained apartments and personalised support to people leaving or avoiding hospital, has been recognised as the most innovative / specialist solution in the National Housing Awards 2015. The… read more … about Top award for Calderdale housing scheme>>
Calderdale Council media statement issued on behalf of: Cllr Tim Swift, Leader of Calderdale Council Cllr Stephen Baines, Leader of the Conservative Group, Calderdale Council Cllr Janet Battye, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group, Calderdale Council “We are shocked by the distressing images of refugees fleeing persecution and the war in Syria, a feeling we… read more … about Calderdale Council response to the Syrian refugee crisis>>
A number of sexual health services will soon be brought together as part of a new integrated service in Calderdale. Sexual health services will continue to be provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust after Calderdale Council invited bids to run the service through a competitive tender process. It will provide the same high level… read more … about Improving sexual health services in Calderdale>>
