The latest figures on the local economy show that Calderdale is taking big steps in the right direction, with key indicators showing strong progress compared to regional and national averages. A recent report to Calderdale Council’s Economy and Investment Panel looked at key trends in the borough’s economy, covering areas such as unemployment, skills and… read more … about Calderdale economy on the up>>
16- to 24-year-olds in Calderdale who are struggling to find work or get into further education are being invited to take part in a free event. The Grow Your Future event, run by Calderdale Council, is about helping young people to manage their money and find jobs, apprenticeships and volunteering opportunities. It takes place on… read more … about Young people get chance to grow their future>>
A new 20mph speed limit came into force on 280 residential streets in Todmorden last Friday (23 October) as part of the Love Our Streets campaign. Love Our Streets aims to help make our streets safe and pleasant wherever we live and however we travel. The move towards more 20mph areas reflects what other parts… read more … about Todmorden welcomes Love Our Streets>>
The way that benefit applications are made will soon become easier and more efficient as a new electronic way of claiming for both Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction is being introduced. Following approval at Cabinet, the Council is now introducing a new way to claim online, using e-forms and an online verification system Calderdale… read more … about Introducing electronic claims>>
A Calderdale resident is celebrating after winning the £6000 cash prize offered for people who pay their Council Tax by Direct Debit. Calderdale Council is one of four Yorkshire boroughs that took part in the competition, as part of a campaign to encourage people to pay their Council Tax by Direct Debit. The initiative has… read more … about Calderdale resident scoops big prize in Direct Debit competition>>
Autumn is definitely in the air, and with bonfire night just around the corner, Calderdale Council is working alongside the West Yorkshire Fire Service to make the borough a clean and safe place to enjoy. The Council and partner agencies are preparing for the Big Tidy Up, which will start on Monday 2 November. Staff… read more … about Calderdale gets ready for the Big Tidy Up>>
Halifax Comedy Festival has magicked up a real gem for theatre lovers next week. The Festival has been successful in negotiating the rights for a regional premiere of “Matchbox Theatre” by internationally renowned playwright Michael Frayn. First performed at Hampstead Theatre, this is the first production outside of London of Frayn’s latest work and the… read more … about Discover a ‘hidden theatre’ at Halifax Comedy Festival>>
Over 1000 taxi drivers and private hire licence holders in Calderdale are now able to spot and report signs of child sexual exploitation (CSE). After completing a training session organised by Calderdale Council’s Licensing team, they received their attendance certificates during a ceremony at the Victoria Theatre on Wednesday 21 October. The Deputy Mayor of… read more … about Taxi drivers learn to spot signs of CSE>>
Plans for a road scheme to ease congestion on the A629 between Jubilee Road and the junction with Free School Lane in Halifax, worth up to £4.5 million, will be on show at a public drop-in session next week. The public event, which is being held between 3pm and 8pm on Wednesday 28 October 2015… read more … about Major plan to tackle A629 traffic>>
