Businesses across Calderdale are being encouraged to take advantage of FREE NHS Workplace Health Checks now available to all their employees. This vital initiative, aimed at improving the health and well-being of the local workforce, will provide employees with a comprehensive health check at no cost to them or their employers. These NHS Health Checks… read more … about FREE NHS Workplace Health Checks for employees of businesses across Calderdale   >>

A multi-agency approach to tackling serious and organised crime in Halifax and surrounding areas has been launched this week.   Over the past few months, police have been working closely with the community in Halifax and with partner agencies including Calderdale Council, local schools and community groups.  Yesterday (3 October), police and partners officially launched an… read more … about Clear, Hold, Build initiative launches in Halifax to crack down on serious organised crime>>

Climate action in Calderdale has been showcased on the national stage, with two prestigious award events highlighting the achievements of the borough’s sphagnum moss project. Gill Wrigley, the Council’s lead officer for the Calderdale Sphagnum Project, has been recognised on the Environment 100 list(external link), which celebrates the outstanding contributions of individuals and organisations dedicated to… read more … about Awards shine a light on peatland restoration>>

Receiving the APSE finalist award. Three people with certificate and banners

Two new surveys, asking for people’s views on their experiences when contacting Calderdale Council and proposed changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme, are now available on the Council’s new survey platform. Calderdale Engage is the Council’s new engagement hub site. It hosts current consultation and engagement projects and shares updates and results about them…. read more … about Engage to help shape the future of Calderdale>>

Young man with headset at computer

On GCSE results day, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, Cllr Adam Wilkinson, said: “Congratulations to everyone receiving their GCSE results today. Collecting these exam results is a real milestone moment and the culmination of an awful lot of hard work. “I’m so proud of every student who’s given their all… read more … about Celebrating GCSE results day>>

Cllr Adam Wilkinson outside Halifax Town Hall

As exam results are released for those studying A levels, AS levels, T levels, vocational and technical qualifications, Calderdale Council’s Deputy Leader, Cllr Scott Patient, said: “Congratulations to all those receiving their results for A levels, AS levels, T levels, vocational and technical qualifications today. I know it’s a nerve-wracking time, but hopefully many students are celebrating… read more … about Results day in Calderdale>>

Cllr Scott Patient outside Halifax Town Hall

A Calderdale Council employee has been recognised for their commitment to climate action, as a finalist in the Environment 100 awards. Gill Wrigley, the Council’s lead officer for the Calderdale Sphagnum Project, has been included on the Environment 100 list(external link), which celebrates the outstanding contributions of individuals and organisations dedicated to creating a greener… read more … about National recognition for Council’s ‘peatland pioneer’>>

Gill Wrigley pictured in rain with moss.

Calderdale Council has scored a hat-trick in the shortlist for some prestigious national workforce awards, becoming a finalist in three categories. TheLocal Government Chronicle (LGC) Workforce Awards recognise best practice in the workplace, all over the country. Finalists demonstrate how projects have come together and how challenges have been overcome to make difference in their… read more … about Once, twice, three times a finalist>>

LGC Workforce awards logo

An innovative approach to recruitment has been helping young people in Calderdale to find employment. Earlier this year, the Calderdale Youth Reverse Jobs Fair took place at Orange Box Young People’s Centre in Halifax. The event was hosted by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), in partnership with Calderdale Council’s Employment Hub. This was… read more … about Young people take part in jobs fair with a difference>>

Youth reverse jobs fair