Calderdale Council has worked with Luddendenfoot Conservation Society to produce a new document to promote the special qualities of Luddenden and help people learn more about the area. The Luddenden Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan will look at the history, development and appearance of Luddenden, and ways to retain these characteristics. The Council is… read more … about Conserving Luddenden>>
It’s just 200 days until the Italy v Tonga match – a key part of Rugby League World Cup 2013 – kicks off at the Shay Stadium, Halifax. Wednesday 24 April 2013 marks the milestone in the countdown to the next iconic sporting event in the UK after the Olympics. To celebrate, fans are being… read more … about Just 200 days to go!>>
A national catch-up programme to increase MMR vaccination uptake in children and teenagers was announced today (Thursday 25 April) by Public Health England, NHS England and the Department of Health. The aim is to vaccinate as many unvaccinated and partially vaccinated 10-16 year olds as possible in time for the next school year. There were… read more … about Improving MMR uptake in Calderdale>>
New rules for charity collectors in Calderdale On-street charity collectors in Calderdale will have stricter guidelines to follow. Calderdale Council has worked with the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association (PFRA) an organisation that regulates all forms of direct debit ‘face-to-face fundraising’ to produce a Site Management Agreement, setting out days and times when these fundraisers can… read more … about New rules for charity collectors in Calderdale>>
Leeds City Council has entered into an innovative shared services partnership with Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, with the two local authorities working together to implement a new adult social care case management system in Leeds. In a report to the council’s executive board meeting next week, an update is provided on the significant progress that… read more … about Council on track to implementing new social care management system>>
On behalf of Leeds City Region Partnership The eleven local authorities across the city region have agreed to work together to deliver the Government’s Green Deal initiative, enabling in the first few years more than 12,000 homes to make energy saving home improvements reducing bills and carbon emissions. The £100m Leeds City Region scheme could… read more … about Leeds City Region Partnership agrees Green Deal scheme for 12,000 homes>>
Spring is finally in the air and Calderdale Council is preparing for a week of spring cleaning at sites across Calderdale. The Big Clean 2013 campaign will kick off on Tuesday 23 April, with events taking place across Calderdale. Council teams will be tidying up areas in need of a clean-up, which are owned and… read more … about Calderdale’s Big Clean 2013>>
Calderdale Council is encouraging local people to get involved in the celebrations for World Book Night. On Tuesday 23 April 2013, thousands of volunteers across the country will be taking part in the national event, by distributing specially selected World Book Night books in their local communities, sharing their love of reading. This date was… read more … about Celebrating World Book Night in Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council is a step closer to transforming an unused site in Halifax into new affordable housing, as well as apartments where people are supported between leaving hospital and returning home. The Heatherstones site in Skircoat Green, owned by Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust (CHFT), currently has 13 empty terraced houses and eight unused apartments…. read more … about Proposals for empty site in Halifax>>
