The Calderdale Food and Support Drop-In Centre at New Ebenezer Church, Halifax, helps to feed some of our most vulnerable members of society through handing-out around 150 food parcels, each week. The Church has been used as a food bank and crisis centre since 2009, and is run by Christians Together Calderdale. It has been… read more … about Increased space to extend support>>
Calderdale Council is holding its first ever Apprenticeship Recruitment Drive, to advertise their latest apprenticeship opportunities. This recruitment drive will be held on Thursday 11 September, allowing those interested in becoming an apprentice to meet managers and staff and discover the apprenticeships available within the Council. The event will be held at North Bridge Leisure… read more … about Promoting apprenticeships>>
People in Calderdale can now report a highways issue or problem on their smart phone or tablet in less time than it takes to make a cup of tea! In response to customer feedback, we’ve made it easier for people to let us know about issues in their local area. The new form is quick… read more … about It’s so easy to let us know…>>
If you haven’t already had your say on what health services are needed in Calderdale, now and in the future, there’s still time for you to take part. Calderdale Council’s People’s Commission will be holding its next public consultation events over the next few weeks: · 6.00pm – 8.00pm Wednesday 10 September 2014 at Halifax… read more … about Be a part of the People’s Commission>>
Residents in Siddal, Halifax, could benefit from improved roads and pavements in their neighbourhood if proposals are approved by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 15 September 2014. Some of the roads and paths in Siddal are in very poor condition, causing problems for local services such as home care access and recycling collections, a risk… read more … about Cash boost proposals for neighbourhood streets>>
If you haven’t already had your say on what health services are needed in Calderdale, now and in the future, there’s still time for you to take part. Calderdale Council’s People’s Commission will be holding its next public consultation events over the next few weeks: · 6.00pm – 8.00pm Wednesday 10 September 2014 at Halifax… read more … about Be a part of the People’s Commission>>
Council workers are devoting a day to sprucing up Brighouse Cemetery, and are inviting local residents to help out. On Saturday 30 August, between 10am and 2pm, Council staff will be having a clean up day in the cemetery, to ensure that the grounds are looking their best. To help out with this, volunteers would… read more … about Keeping our cemeteries clean and tidy>>
Calling all empty property owners, property developers, landlords, letting and estate agents! On Wednesday 10 September 2014, the annual free networking event, ‘Under 1 roof’ will take place to help turn Calderdale’s 1,735 empty houses into homes that feel loved again. The event will enable owners of empty properties to get advice from a range… read more … about Make a house a happy home>>
Students in Calderdale are celebrating, as they receive their GCSE results. A number of schools have made significant improvements on last year’s results although new reporting arrangements from this year give a variable picture. A particular success story comes from children who are looked after, as they have performed far better than ever before,… read more … about GCSE success at Calderdale schools>>
