Wainhouse Tower in Halifax is lighting up green to mark World Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week, from Sunday 13 to Saturday 19 September 2020. ‘Light Up for Mito’ is a global campaign illuminating buildings green across the world to raise awareness of Mitochondrial Disease (often shortened to Mito). It is the most common genetic illness but… read more … about Wainhouse Tower goes green for Mito Awareness Week>>
Calderdale Council has reached the amazing milestone of distributing over two million pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to local social care providers since March 2020, as part of its intense, ongoing response to COVID-19. Infection rates have been steadily decreasing in Calderdale, but it is still vital to keep each other safe and continue to… read more … about PPE delivery for social care reaches two million mark!>>
In response to today’s Government announcement about local COVID-19 restrictions(external link), the Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift, said: “We are disappointed that the local restrictions on indoor household gatherings remain in place in Halifax. We know how hard this continues to be for local people. Calderdale has been making sustained progress over recent weeks. Thanks… read more … about Local household restrictions continue in Halifax>>
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>>
Furness Avenue in Illingworth will now be included in plans to transform an area of North Halifax, with the creation of a range of sustainable new homes and healthy environments. The site was previously due to be developed for housing (including an extra care scheme) by Home Group Limited. However, following a recent review of… read more … about Housing plans for North Halifax>>
Press release from the Environment Agency Preparatory works are starting this month (September) in Hebden Bridge to help inform the design and construction of the flood defence scheme to better protect homes and businesses. These include ground investigations, culvert surveys, minor works in river channels and diverting utility services ready for raising flood barrier defences… read more … about Work starts to prepare for the Hebden Bridge flood defence scheme>>
Calderdale Council is planning the safe, phased reopening of its sports and leisure facilities, and more of its libraries following the recent reopening of the Central Library and Archives in Halifax. The health of customers, staff and the whole community remains the Council’s priority, so the reopening of venues and the new safety measures in… read more … about Reopening leisure centres and libraries safely>>
In response to today’s Government announcement about local COVID-19 restrictions(external link), the Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift, said: “Last week the Government asked local political leaders to recommend where local restrictions should be applied within Calderdale based on our local coronavirus case data and our knowledge of our communities. “Working cross party with our… read more … about Update on local restrictions in Calderdale>>
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>>
