People in Calderdale are invited to a series of workshop events to help make a difference for those experiencing symptoms of Long COVID. Although most people with COVID-19 feel better within a few days or weeks of their first symptoms, for some people, COVID can cause problems that last for weeks or months after the… read more … about Help shape support for those with Long COVID>>
Friday 22 September 2023 marks 183 years since the death of Anne Lister, and organisations around Calderdale are taking part in a programme of events to celebrate her remarkable life and legacy. The famous diarist, landowner, entrepreneur, mountaineer, scholar, traveller, and lesbian, Anne Lister, was born in Halifax on 3 April 1791 and died on… read more … about Celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of Anne Lister>>
This World Suicide Prevention Day (Sunday 10 September), Calderdale Council is encouraging local people to challenge the stigma of suicide and learn what they can do to help prevent it, by becoming a Suicide Prevention Champion. The campaign is run by West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership and urges everyone over 18 to sign up… read more … about Be a champion, help prevent suicide>>
Work is beginning this September to rebuild a fire-damaged Calderdale school. On 1 February 2022, an arson attack at Ash Green Community Primary School in Mixenden, near Halifax, caused a huge fire, destroying four classrooms and other areas in the upper site of the school. The damage was so extensive that Calderdale Council had to… read more … about Starting work to rebuild fire-damaged school>>
Calderdale Council has taken action to respond to a formal complaint relating to its adult social care and homelessness services, and to have a positive impact on vulnerable people and their families in future. The complainant approached the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman because the Council did not arrange the necessary support to help… read more … about Council takes action to improve social care and housing support>>
Work to transform Elland town centre has taken a major step forward, with Calderdale Council appointing the contractors to deliver the projects. Over £6million of funding from the Future High Streets Fund is being invested in the centre of Elland, supporting improvements to public spaces, the main shopping areas around Southgate and the refurbishment of… read more … about Plans for Elland take a step forward>>
