West Yorkshire Combined Authority is urging people whose trains were delayed to check whether they are eligible and if so, to make a claim through a new special compensation scheme. New procedures, which rail companies Northern and TransPennine Express have agreed with the government, are now in place for passengers who have been affected or… read more … about West Yorkshire rail users and Mcard holders urged to claim timetable chaos compensation>>
Plans to press home the campaign for vital improvements to the Calder Valley train line, including electrification, will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 3 September 2018. Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s Leader, said: “Reliable and good-quality rail services are absolutely essential for residents and businesses. The underinvestment in the Calder Valley line… read more … about Time for change on the Calder Valley line>>
Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will discuss the local authority’s financial strategy at its meeting on 3 September 2018. Every autumn the Council updates its Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) to inform decisions about how the local authority will manage its budget over the next three years. Our strategy is being developed in the context of unprecedented… read more … about Managing our budget in uncertain times>>
Ambitious energy-reduction plans to make savings of around £113,000 a year and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 328 tonnes annually are up for discussion by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 3 September 2018. The Council is committed to reducing its CO2 emissions by 40% by 2020 and by 80% by 2050 (compared to the levels… read more … about Re:fit for the future>>
Getting older doesn’t have to mean struggling with ill health according to a new report published by Calderdale Council, which says many people can enjoy a long, happy and healthy retirement. All Directors of Public Health in England have a duty to publish an annual report covering the state of health within their community. ‘Age… read more … about Ageing well in Calderdale>>
On GCSE results day 2018, Cllr Megan Swift, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, said: “Well done to everyone receiving their GCSE results. I know how much hard work and commitment young people have put into their studies, and the amount of support that staff and families have given. Talent is… read more … about Congratulations to GCSE students>>
The A629 Salterhebble to Shaw Hill transport scheme is due to enter one of its last major stages, as overnight road resurfacing work is scheduled to start at the end of August. The existing road surface will be replaced in phases along the route, marking a significant milestone in Calderdale Council’s project to help drive… read more … about Next major milestone for Salterhebble to Shaw Hill scheme>>
Work is continuing apace to rebuild Copley Primary School and Moorside Community Primary School in Ovenden, Halifax, with pupils and staff due to move into the impressive new buildings in the new term. The project was commissioned by Calderdale Council following its £8.6m investment that will see the creation of brand new, modern facilities including… read more … about Halifax primary school rebuilds continue to take shape>>
Local people are being invited to find out more and have their say about plans for the Calder and Hebble Junction of the A629. The planned major upgrade of the A629 Calder and Hebble Junction has received funding through the West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund, and the Leeds City Region Growth Deal – a £1 billion… read more … about Tell us what you think about plans for A629 Calder and Hebble Junction>>
