Making sure children get the best start in life by supporting struggling families was the theme for Calderdale Council’s first ever National Early Intervention Conference. Over 160 delegates from across the UK attended the conference at The Shay Stadium in Halifax on 2 October to learn more about Calderdale Council’s work on early intervention, which… read more … about Early Intervention keeps families together>>
Adult learners will soon benefit from even better facilities and more classes as Calderdale Council’s adult learning service moves to new premises. Calderdale Adult Learning is moving from Horton House in Halifax and Brighouse Adult Learning Centre, and from Wednesday 2 September 2015 will be based on the first floor at Heath on Free School… read more … about New facilities for adult learners>>
Calderdale students are celebrating today after receiving their GCSE results. A complete picture of the results is still being finalised, but early indications are that a number of schools have made significant improvements on last year’s marks, particularly Trinity Academy, Todmorden High School and Calder High School. Cllr Megan Swift, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for… read more … about Congratulations to Calderdale students>>
Calderdale residents are being asked to take part in surveys to help shape Council services. Calderdale Council is recruiting members for its Talkback panel, a group of 1,500 people who are regularly consulted on a wide range of Council issues. Panel members will be asked to complete a number of short electronic surveys per year…. read more … about Have your say on Council services>>
Local people are being asked for their views on Calderdale’s highways and transport services – fromthe condition of roads and footpaths to the quality of cycling facilities. A questionnaire is being posted out to a random sample of residents this week as part of the National Highways and Transport Public Satisfaction survey. Calderdale Council is… read more … about Have your say on roads and transport>>
Calderdale Council is asking for people’s views on the future of the 100 acre Cromwell Bottom site between Brighouse and Elland, with public consultation sessions being held over the next few months. In April, the Council’s Cabinet approved proposals to develop plans for the future of the area in consultation with local people. Members supported… read more … about Have your say on the future of Cromwell Bottom>>
Calderdale students are benefiting from a partnership between their schools which is the first of its kind in Yorkshire. The Crossley Heath School is working very closely with Park Lane Learning Trust to open up further learning opportunities for the students there. Shared staffing, mentoring schemes, joint projects, mixed sporting opportunities, new friendships and rising… read more … about Students benefit as schools join forces>>
During Volunteers’ Week (1 – 7 June 2015), Calderdale Council is recognising the outstanding contribution that its volunteers make across the borough. Now in its 30th year, Volunteers’ Week is a national celebration of volunteering, which publicly thanks the country’s amazing volunteers and encourages others to get involved. In Calderdale, the Council’s parks are just… read more … about Celebrating the work of volunteers>>
The first ever Tour de Yorkshire has ridden itself into the history books after a momentous three days of racing. One and a half million fans at the roadside and TV audiences in more than 150 countries have witnessed some of Yorkshire’s finest scenery, with crowds at key points in the race comparable with the… read more … about Over a million turn out for first ever Tour de Yorkshire>>
