Calderdale residents could save money and help protect the environment with the launch of a new composting scheme. Calderdale Council is teaming up with Get Composting to offer residents the chance to save money on compost bins, with prices starting from £16. There is also a ‘buy one get one half price’ offer, meaning that… read more … about Composting offer for Calderdale>>
Calderdale residents are being given another chance to sign up for cheaper energy. Building on the success of the borough’s first ever collective energy switch in January 2013, Calderdale Council is again teaming up with local authorities in Greater Manchester to run a second energy switch auction. People can register now. Their addresses will be… read more … about The power is in your hands>>
Centre Vale Park in Todmorden is receiving a woodland makeover, thanks to the help of local volunteers. Calderdale Council is currently working with Blackbark Workers Cooperative, a local group of volunteers with an interest in improving woodland, to carry out work in the park. As part of the Council’s plans for the park, with guidance… read more … about Woodland improvements for Centre Vale Park>>
A new community games area is to be built in Boothtown, after the area received over £50,000 of funding towards community projects. Calderdale Council is working with a local community group, Boothtown Partnership, to develop a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA). The Council and Boothtown Partnership held a voting day in Boothtown in February 2012… read more … about Games boost for Boothtown>>
Calderdale needs more adopters. Calderdale Council is continuing its campaign to recruit more adopters for looked after children who need a permanent, loving family. Adoption can be highly rewarding, making a positive difference for children and families. It can see children of all ages, from babies to older children, becoming part of a ‘forever family’… read more … about Adoption – make a family, make a future>>
At a Cabinet meeting tonight, Wednesday 27 February, Councillors will consider seven options for the future of day care provision at six Children’s Centres in Calderdale. This follows 90 days of public consultation to withdraw funding from the Children’s Centres in Elland, Field Lane, New Road, Siddal, Todmorden and Wellholme Park. Families, staff, the Children’s… read more … about Day care provision in Children’s Centres>>
Calderdale’s children deserve the best education possible. That’s the message from a group of Councillors who have been examining the Council’s role in making schools as effective as possible. The Councillors will report their conclusions to Calderdale Council’s Children and Young People’s Scrutiny Panel on Wednesday 6 March. They are clear that the ambition for… read more … about Aiming Higher>>
At a meeting last night (Monday 25 February) Calderdale Council agreed the budget for 2013/14 to 2015/16. Although the level of cuts is higher than it has ever been, the Council is determined to be strong for local people and use its resources and influence to build a good future for Calderdale towns and communities…. read more … about Support where it’s needed most>>
On Wednesday 27 February Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve the strategy which sets out how local housing needs will be met over the next five years. The Calderdale Housing Strategy 2012 – 2017 covers priorities including the number and size of new homes required; affordability; fuel poverty; housing for disabled and older… read more … about Meeting future housing needs>>
