A short breaks home in Halifax for children with learning or physical disabilities has had a makeover. The Linden Brook centre offers short stays for disabled children, to give parents and carers the opportunity to rest, assured that their child is in a safe and secure environment. The centre has recently undergone a massive transformation,… read more … about Council puts sparkle into Linden Brook>>
Work has started on the second phase of improving pedestrian facilities in Mytholmroyd. The scheme, funded by the Local Transport Plan, will see two raised pedestrian crossing points, one by the library and another on New Road near Church Street, also a road narrowing by the Shoulder of Mutton pub, a new pavement between the… read more … about Improvements for pedestrians in Mytholmroyd>>
Think Contraception’ – Young people are being reminded again of the importance of contraception which is part of the campaign to reduce teenage pregnancy rates. The ‘Think Contraception’ campaign encourages conversations about contraception and sexual health so that young people receive professional advice. Kathy McMahon from Calderdale’s School Nursing Team said: “It’s really important that… read more … about Think Contraception>>
Calderdale Council’s Governance and Business Committee is set to consider implementing the Living Wage to boost the wages of 390 workers. Councillor Tim Swift, Leader of Calderdale Council said: “The Living Wage is part of a national campaign to tackle poverty by making sure that people are paid enough to live on and that work… read more … about Earn a living wage for a day’s work>>
Plans for a brand new, state-of-the-art sixth form centre for students at Ravenscliffe High School could move a step closer next week. On Monday 8 July 2013, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will consider the proposal to move Ravenscliffe sixth form to a new build in the Spring Hall area, just minutes from Halifax town centre. Ravenscliffe… read more … about Shaping the future of Ravenscliffe School>>
Calderdale Adult Learning service is opening a new room on Union Street where members of the public can walk in and gain information, advice and guidance about adult learning courses in Calderdale. The Council, along with other organisations such as CK Careers and Workwise, hope that the new room will provide a visible presence for… read more … about A New Door Opens for Learning>>
The countdown is on! As this year’s Tour de France gets off to a thrilling start in Corsica, Friday 5 July marks one year to go to the Yorkshire Grand Départ 2014. The excitement is building amongst cycling fans in Yorkshire, with many travelling to France for this year’s event. A corner of the team… read more … about Calderdale gears up for Tour de France>>
Changes to Calderdale’s Council Tax Reduction Scheme, the support scheme which helps working age people on lower incomes to pay their Council Tax, will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on 8 July 2013. In April 2013, the Government ended Council Tax Benefit and passed responsibility for providing support with Council Tax to local authorities…. read more … about Council to consult on new Council Tax scheme>>
Calderdale Council will move a step closer to joining a West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) when the decision is discussed at Cabinet on 8 July. The Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift said: “By working together within a Combined Authority the five Councils within West Yorkshire will have a real say in the future… read more … about Working together to boost jobs and transport links>>
