Calderdale Council made “clear and impressive progress” throughout 2023, according to a team of local government experts. The Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge team returned to the Council in November 2023, to look at action taken since its first visit in February 2023. The team reviewed progress with the recommendations it had made to… read more … about National experts praise Council’s progress>>
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Calderdale’s proud tradition of innovation was in the spotlight at a major event helping businesses to grow through new ideas and opportunities. Dozens of businesses from across Calderdale and West Yorkshire discovered how to take their products, services and processes to the next level, at the ‘Innovate Local: West Yorkshire’ event at Dean Clough, Halifax,… read more … about Major business event showcases Calderdale’s innovation>>
Cllr Jane Scullion, Leader of Calderdale Council said: “I am deeply saddened by the horrific scenes of violence we have seen in Israel and Gaza. Terrorism is never the answer and must be condemned. “My thoughts are with all those who are suffering, and with connected communities around the world. “In Calderdale we are proud… read more … about Statement from Calderdale Council on the violence in Israel and Gaza>>
Calderdale Council staff who go above and beyond for our communities were recognised at the annual Our Stars awards ceremony on Thursday 28 September. A record number of nominations highlighted the massive range of services that the Council provides – from care, community protection and tackling the cost of living crisis, to housing, libraries, finance… read more … about Council stars awarded for outstanding work>>
People could soon have their say on documents setting out how future planning developments will meet requirements to deliver improvements for the natural environment. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 9 October 2023, Members will be asked to approve a four-week public consultation on the Biodiversity Net Gain Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). Once… read more … about Ensuring developments deliver environmental benefits>>
Creating a Council workforce for the 2030s and beyond will be considered at the next Cabinet meeting on Monday 7 August 2023. Cabinet Members will be asked to approve a new Workforce Strategy and Delivery Plan, which outlines the Council’s aspirations for the workforce over the next five to ten years, ensuring it continues to… read more … about A workforce for the future>>
Proposals for a new Enterprise Centre at Ferney Lee Road in Todmorden will be considered at the next meeting of the Cabinet on 7 August 2023. The Cabinet will be asked to approve an asset transfer of the Council owned land to the Calder Valley Community Land Trust (CVCLT) at no cost, for the development… read more … about Enterprising use of land>>
Calderdale residents are reminded to be prepared for the risk of flash flooding this summer. Recently there have been localised rainfall showers across parts of Yorkshire, acting as a reminder that sudden and heavy downpours are more likely in the summer months. Intense periods of rain falling on dry ground can rapidly overwhelm or block… read more … about Be prepared for flash flooding this summer>>
Becky McIntyre will join Calderdale Council’s senior leadership team in a newly created role to oversee the best use of money, staff and systems to help improve local people’s lives. Becky will take up the role of Director of Resources and Transformation in September 2023. She will lead on the Council’s finance, human resources, ICT,… read more … about Becky to head up Council transformation>>