As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the UK, Calderdale people are rising to the challenge with their usual kindness and resilience. Since the Government announced that vulnerable groups should self-isolate, Calderdale Council has been overwhelmed with offers from volunteers across the borough to provide much needed support to local communities. The Council is co-ordinating… read more … about Council sets out plan to co-ordinate community response to COVID-19>>
Joint press release from Calderdale Council and Public Health England PHE has confirmed that a resident of Calderdale has tested positively for COVID-19. Specialists from Public Health England (PHE) are working with Calderdale Council and NHS colleagues following a confirmed case of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr Andrew Furber, Centre Director for Public Health England Yorkshire and… read more … about COVID-19 case confirmed in Calderdale>>
BAFTA-winning writer Sally Wainwright has been made a Freewoman of the Borough of Calderdale – the highest honour that Calderdale Council can award – in recognition of her extraordinary contribution to the area. Sally has placed the beauty and distinctiveness of Calderdale firmly on the international map through her acclaimed TV dramas – Gentleman Jack,… read more … about Sally Wainwright awarded Freedom of the Borough>>
The Trustees of the Centre at Threeways have worked hard over several years to manage and deliver services to the community from the Threeways site in Ovenden, Halifax. Unfortunately the site’s various buildings are ageing and deteriorating and Calderdale Council has had no option but to bring the lease with the Centre at Threeways to… read more … about Centre at Threeways update>>
Consolidating the Council’s financial position and managing the uncertainty of future funding are the priorities for the budget for 2020/21, which was agreed at Budget Council last night (Monday 24 February 2020). The Government has not yet announced the level of funding for local authorities beyond 2020. This means that next year’s budget only covers… read more … about Budget to protect vital services>>
An innovative new basketball-style bin in Calderdale will encourage people to ‘slam dunk their junk’ to help in the fight against litter. Calderdale Council and the Community Foundation for Calderdale came up with this winning idea to inspire people to bin their rubbish and reduce litter on the streets in a fun and engaging way…. read more … about Don’t drop it, dunk it!>>
Sally Wainwright will become a Freewoman of the Borough of Calderdale if the proposal is approved by Councillors at the next full Council meeting. The nomination is being made by Robin Tuddenham, the Chief Executive of Calderdale Council, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the borough. The BAFTA award winning writer… read more … about Freedom for Sally Wainwright>>
Calderdale Council is looking to further its support for people with dementia, with staff undertaking training to better understand the condition and help those living with dementia to remain active members of their communities for longer. Dementia is a growing challenge, with over 850,000 people in the UK currently living with the condition. In Calderdale,… read more … about Improving the understanding of dementia>>
The impact of work to tackle poverty across Calderdale over the last 12 months will be discussed by the Council’s Cabinet on Monday 4 November. The Council is committed to working with other organisations to prevent people from falling into poverty, to support residents living in poverty through intervention, and to help people be more… read more … about Tackling poverty in Calderdale>>
