Calderdale Council is continuing its work to improve pedestrian facilities in Mytholmroyd. Work on phase one of the scheme began in February 2012, and involved widening and repaving the footpaths around the town centre. The next phase is scheduled to start this summer, and will see two raised pedestrian crossing points, one by the Shoulder… read more … about Improving pedestrian facilities in Mytholmroyd>>
In August 2012, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet approved proposals to introduce an administration charge for residents’ parking permits throughout Calderdale. The charge of £25 per permit came into effect on 1 November 2012. Since the charge was introduced, residents in one particular part of Todmorden have told the Council that they no longer want to have… read more … about Residents’ parking in Todmorden>>
Following a visit by Her Majesty’s Inspector in March 2013 Riverside Junior School has been judged as making good progress in teaching, learning, leadership and management, which were identified by Ofsted in January 2012 as areas for improvement. HMI Marguerite Murphy spent two days in school and concluded that the school has responded well to… read more … about Good progress made by Riverside Junior School>>
Calderdale Council is to receive Government funding to work with local communities to be better prepared for flooding. Calderdale will benefit from £310,000 funding, to support future flood works in the Upper Calder Valley following devastating flooding in summer 2012. It is one of the largest projects, out of a total of 13 areas receiving… read more … about Government funding boost for flood-hit communities>>
Calderdale Council’s highways team are working hard to clear main roads across Calderdale as a result of the snow. Whilst the snow has now stopped falling, the wind is making it difficult for snow drifts to be cleared. The Council’s snow clearing programme is now under way and the team are doing everything they can… read more … about Snow in Calderdale – update on Council services>>
Snow continues to fall in Calderdale. The latest forecast indicates that it will gradually ease this evening. The Councils highways team continue to clear main roads as much as possible and will continue to do so until the snow stops. A snow clearing programme will then begin to remove as much snow as possible where… read more … about Snow in Calderdale – disruptions to Council services>>
For many people who have suffered with a mental illness, moving from supported care to their own tenancy can be a real step on the road to recovery and independence. This isn’t always easy, so Calderdale Council’s Adults Health and Social Care Scrutiny Panel has decided to look at this issue in depth to check… read more … about The role of housing in mental health services>>
Calderdale parents and carers are being urged to let the Council know if they have made private fostering arrangements for their children. Private fostering is where a child or young person under 16, or 18 if they have a disability, is looked after by someone who is not a close relative, guardian or person with… read more … about Private fostering – make contact, make a difference>>
Calderdale Council’s Museum Service has received £98,800 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an exciting project to commemorate the anniversary of the First World War. The project will see the top floor of Bankfield Museum, Halifax, transformed into the ‘Great War Gallery’, which will explore this global event, highlighting the personal stories of people… read more … about Great War Gallery at Bankfield Museum, Halifax wins Heritage Lottery Fund support>>
