On Thursday, two inspirational school cooks, from Halifax and Sweden, will join forces to share ideas about their innovative approach to school food, as part of a two day international exchange. Hosts, Ravenscliffe High School, have a fantastic food culture, and as a Food for Life Partnership (FFLP) gold school, are leading the way for… read more … about Innovative school cooks arrange international exchange after sharing recipes on twitter>>
Visitors to libraries and leisure centres in Calderdale will soon be able access web information on their smart phones and tablets, as free Wi-Fi is being introduced in a number of Council buildings across the borough. You can already enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity in Halifax Central Library, Todmorden Library, King Cross Library, Hebden Bridge Library and… read more … about Connection boost for Calderdale>>
Local heroes who have made a big difference to their communities have been recognised by Calderdale Council at an award ceremony at Halifax Town Hall. The Calderdale Citizen of the Year event, run by the Council, celebrated individuals, groups and organisations who go the extra mile to support local people – from tireless voluntary work… read more … about 18-year-old Kirsty is Calderdale’s Citizen of the Year>>
Calderdale Council has welcomed new figures from Public Health England and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, which estimate smoking rates among young people in local areas for the first time. The figures tell the Council what percentage of teenagers smoke in each ward in Calderdale, based on factors such as parental behaviour,… read more … about Stubbing out smoking in Calderdale>>
Talented teen Joel Duncan, Calderdale’s Young Poet Laureate, has penned a poem inspired by Calderdale Council’s exciting project to build the new Central Library and Archive in Halifax. Joel, age 19 from Halifax, was eager to visit the construction site to see the new library taking shape. With thoughts of the striking building, state of… read more … about Poetry in motion at new library site>>
Work will begin shortly to repaint the street markings throughout Halifax town centre thanks to a re-lining programme commissioned by Calderdale Council. From Monday 2 February 2015 all road markings, such as parking bays, give way lines, lane dividers, yellow lines, kerb markings, pedestrian crossings and disabled bays in the town centre will be recoated… read more … about New lines for Halifax roads>>
Thousands are expected to take part in a mass cycle ride along the route of the first ever Tour de Yorkshire. The Tour de Yorkshire Ride will give cyclists the chance to ride the route just hours before the pros race. The Tour de Yorkshire is a new UCI (International Cycling Union) approved international cycle… read more … about Ride in the tracks of Tour de Yorkshire Stars>>
Calderdale Council’s Principal Educational Psychologist Min O’Hara has been honoured by the British Psychological Society Division of Educational and Child Psychology (DECP) for his “Distinguished Contribution to Educational and Child Psychology”, as a result of his outstanding work. This prestigious award was presented by Educational Psychologist Dr Charmian Hobbs, at the annual DECP conference. In… read more … about A win for Min>>
Members of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will discuss a new updated Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) policy to ensure that help is targeted effectively. The scheme, which is an emergency fund to help reduce hardship whilst people find alternative solutions to housing issues, was launched by the Government in 2001 and is administered locally by Calderdale Council… read more … about Helping those in housing need>>
