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. On Monday 5 October 2020, Cabinet Members will discuss the Future Council report. This outlines the first phase of steps needed to address the Council’s £15 million short-term funding gap… read more … about Transforming services for the Future Council>>
The Government has announced today (Friday 25 September) that local COVID-19 restrictions remain throughout Calderdale. In response to this announcement(external link), the Deputy Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Jane Scullion, said: “We have every sympathy with those who are upset and frustrated with the ongoing restrictions. We know that today’s announcement will feel like a… read more … about Local restrictions remain across Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council is supporting residents to self-isolate if they or someone they’ve had contact with tests positive for COVID-19. From Monday 28 September it will be a legal requirement for those testing positive for COVID-19, or those identified by NHS Test and Trace as a contact of someone with the virus, to self-isolate for 14… read more … about Supporting residents who are required to self-isolate>>
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>>
Residents and businesses affected by the flooding in February 2020 now have until the end of October to express an interest in flood resilience funding. The deadline for submitting an ‘expression of interest’ form for the government’s Property Flood Resilience (PFR) grant has been extended to 31 October 2020. The PFR grant pays up to £5,000… read more … about Last chance for flood resilience funding>>
In response to the Prime Minister’s statement on COVID-19 to the House of Commons(external link) today, Calderdale Council’s Deputy Leader, Cllr Jane Scullion, said: “Once again, as a nation we’re seeing a worrying increase in COVID-19 rates. This is reflected in Calderdale, as sadly, infection rates are continuing to rise across the borough. “The announcement… read more … about Response from Calderdale Council to national restrictions announcement>>
People from Calderdale and beyond will be able to celebrate Anne Lister’s legacy by taking part in a series of events to mark the 180th anniversary of her death. Tuesday 22 September 2020 marks 180 years since the death of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall, Halifax. The story of the scholar, traveller, lesbian, businesswoman and… read more … about Celebrating Anne Lister’s legacy>>
Sowerby Bridge is set to receive almost £2million to help enhance the town’s historic features and support the economic recovery from COVID. Calderdale Council has secured £1,997,810 from the Government-funded High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) programme, delivered by Historic England, which will be used to improve Sowerby Bridge town centre. The Council will work… read more … about Enhancing the historic features of Sowerby Bridge>>
Calderdale Council is supporting local businesses to stay COVID-secure, to protect people from the virus and to prevent and manage outbreaks, as the borough continues to live with the pandemic. Most businesses in Calderdale are working hard to keep their premises, staff and customers safe. The Council’s Environmental Health team has been working around the… read more … about Helping businesses to be COVID-safe>>
