Businesses are being reminded that support is available to help cut their business rates bills. Calderdale Council gives discounts to local businesses who qualify. There are several types of discount and the Council is urging businesses to get in touch to see if they are eligible. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, Cllr Marcus Thompson,… read more … about Helping businesses with their rates bills>>
It’s 12 months since Calderdale Council’s state-of-the-art Customer First centre opened its doors to give local people information and advice under one roof in Halifax – and what a year it’s been. Nearly half a million enquiries have been dealt with, including some very unusual ones! Staff at the centre have seen more than 150,000… read more … about Christmas cake, chicken and socks – all in a year’s work at Customer First>>
Concerned residents who have been advised they are paying too much Council Tax, are being reminded that they can find out whether or not their homes are in the wrong band for free. Calderdale Council has received a number of calls from people who have been contacted by companies, claiming that their Council Tax bands… read more … about Warning on Council Tax calls>>
Residents and visitors to Calderdale can now plan their movements for the Tour de France weekend, as the race timings have now been confirmed. The publicity caravan is expected to arrive in the borough at approximately 11.45am starting at Cock Hill (Cote D’Oxenhope Moor). Setting off about two hours ahead of the riders, the spectacular… read more … about Event timings confirmed!>>
Using online services has never been easier, as Calderdale Council launched its first ever Spring Online event. The innovative event was hosted by Halifax Customer First at Horton Street. Spring Online Week is a national award winning initiative that makes it possible for thousands of people, often older people, to try using computers and the… read more … about Spring Online!>>
Young people in Calderdale are invited to our annual apprenticeship evening to find out about exciting apprenticeship opportunities available to them when they leave school. On Thursday 13 March 2014 from 4.00pm until 7.00pm, at The Shay Stadium, Halifax, young people will be able to meet a range of businesses that can provide apprenticeship opportunities,… read more … about Opportunities galore for young people in Calderdale>>
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>>
Young people in Calderdale could be given a helping hand to start saving. Members will discuss the proposals for Junior Saver accounts at Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 27 January. If approved, Calderdale Council will develop the idea of providing children in Year 7 at school with £15 in their own account, which will remain… read more … about Boost for young savers>>
Visitors to Calderdale Council’s Customer First offices in Todmorden Community College will soon see work beginning on the cash collection area. On Monday 21 October work will start on a new self service kiosk which is expected to last for two weeks. Until the work is competed the office will provide a reduced service. Customers… read more … about Work begins on Todmorden Customer First>>
