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>>
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>>
