Calderdale Council’s business start-up scheme has helped nearly 5000 local people since it launched seven years ago. The scheme was set up during the recession and offers free advice to anyone thinking about becoming self-employed and starting their own business in Calderdale. Support includes monthly drop-in information sessions across the borough, free and confidential one-to-one… read more … about Business start-up scheme helps thousands of budding entrepreneurs>>
Young people in Calderdale will soon be learning more about healthier lifestyles, as the innovative Youth Health Champions programme is introduced to all Calderdale secondary schools from October. The Youth Health Champions programme is accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) and encourages young people to promote healthier lifestyles and better food choices… read more … about Young people champion healthy living>>
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>>
Calderdale Council is considering merging its Adults’ Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services teams to create one directorate, which will continue to deliver the same local services, but under the leadership of one director. Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift said: “Our Director of Adults’ Social Care, Bev Maybury is leaving the… read more … about Adults and children to join forces>>
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>>
Calderdale Council is looking for volunteers to support its work with children and young people in care. Volunteers are needed for the Council’s Independent Visitors scheme. Independent Visitors are adult role models for children in care, who meet with them once a month to help with their personal and social development. This could be something… read more … about Could you spare a few hours to be a role model?>>
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>>
Young people in Calderdale could soon have more of a role in decisions made in the borough, as Calderdale looks to work towards being more ‘Child Friendly’. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 8 August, members will discuss plans for Calderdale to seek Child Friendly status, an accreditation from children’s charity UNICEF. … read more … about A Child Friendly Calderdale>>
