Businesses are being given the opportunity to be part of the Piece Hall transformation, and to help develop a new, state-of-the-art Central Library and Archive in Halifax. Do you have the skills or supplies to work on these projects to create a vibrant, world-class cultural quarter? Suppliers are invited to Heath Training Centre in Halifax… read more … about Be part of Halifax’s future>>
More than 110 people have asked about becoming adopters since Calderdale Council launched its recruitment campaign in July 2013. In January 2014 alone, 25 people registered their interest. This is really pleasing, but we always need more people to come forward – there is a national shortage of adoptive families, and Calderdale is no exception…. read more … about Adoption – change a life forever>>
Calderdale Council has approved a £500,000 contribution towards funding for a new extra care scheme for people with dementia. The proposed scheme would provide housing for 46 adults with dementia and learning disabilities and provide a range of personalised care services to help them continue to live independently. Funding from the scheme has been awarded… read more … about Council takes extra care of older people>>
Calderdale Council has welcomed a ban on smoking in cars carrying children in England. On Monday 10 February 2014 the House of Commons agreed to a change to the Children and Families Bill, which will come into force before the next general election and will: Make it an offence to smoke in cars carrying young people… read more … about Calderdale Council backs smoking in cars ban>>
Calderdale Council is supporting the Pageturners children’s book festival – a new regional festival promoting reading amongst young people. The Pageturners festival, which is the first of its kind in Calderdale, will launch on Friday 7 March with a World Book Day Quiz, followed by the official launch at the Central Library, Halifax on Saturday… read more … about 28 authors, 39 venues, nine days…one incredible new festival!>>
For the second year running, kids across Calderdale are writing their own exciting stories in support of the BBC’s 500 Words campaign. Calderdale Council is encouraging all children and young people to take part in a fantastic local writing competition. BBC Radio 2 has launched its national competition to encourage young people aged 13 and… read more … about Kids get writing stories!>>
It’s now less than 6 months until the Tour de France cycles through Calderdale, and it’s estimated that the race will bring around 160,000 spectators to Calderdale alone! With so many people eager to catch a glimpse of the cyclists, it’s important that Welcome to Yorkshire and Calderdale Council can manage demand on the day…. read more … about Tell us where you’re watching>>
It’s official – Ripponden Community market has been named ‘Best local council market of the year’ in the annual National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) awards 2014. Calderdale Council works closely with Ripponden Parish Council to run the local community market to bring quality, local products to residents and visitors of Calderdale. Ripponden is… read more … about Love is in the air at Calderdale markets>>
More than 70 people have asked about becoming foster carers since Calderdale Council launched its latest recruitment campaign on 6 January 2014. Through posters around the borough, adverts in local newspapers and social media marketing, the Council is highlighting the need for more foster carers, especially those who could care for teenagers and sibling groups… read more … about Fostering makes all the difference>>
