The First World War affected cities, towns and villages all over the country, and Calderdale is no exception. Many people who were not in active service found new ways to help the war effort, and many buildings were used for different purposes. There are sites all over Calderdale that played a key part in World… read more … about Spring Hall in the First World War>>
Calderdale Council is taking part in the RoyalBritish Legion’s Lights Out campaign to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. On Monday 4 August 2014 the Council is turning off the lights in Halifax Town Hall from 10pm to 11pm, and lighting a candle to illuminate the Book of Remembrance which… read more … about Lights Out – marking World War One>>
Bev Maybury, Calderdale Council’s Director of Adults, Health and Social Care, has been recognised as one of healthcare’s most inspirational female leaders. Bev was named as one of the top 50 women in the country at the latest Health Service Journal (HSJ) Most Inspirational Women in Healthcare awards. The HSJ is a leading source of… read more … about Inspiring change in health and social care>>
Severe structural deterioration at Elland Pool means that Calderdale Council is taking immediate action to demolish the building due to safety concerns. An inspection by Council officers last week showed that the eastern gable wall, overlooking Huddersfield Road, is continuing to move and raising concerns for the safety of the public. The Council had to… read more … about Elland Pool>>
School’s out and your children may be heading off to college or university. If your home is going to seem empty without them, and you feel you have more to give, why not consider fostering? More than 350 people have asked about becoming foster carers since Calderdale Council launched its latest recruitment campaign in January… read more … about Foster carers make a real difference>>
More than 60 representatives from the public, private and voluntary sectors are meeting this week to identify how they can work together to help tackle child and family poverty in Calderdale. The event takes place on Thursday 31 July at the New Beginnings Conference Centre, Nursery Lane, Halifax. An estimated 9000 children are in poverty… read more … about Tackling poverty in Calderdale>>
Members of Calderdale Council’s People’s Commission are visiting venues around Calderdale in a series of public consultation events. The People’s Commission is currently reviewing local health services and these events will give local people an opportunity to debate what services are needed now and in the future within Calderdale. The Commission is made up of… read more … about Have your say on health>>
Residents in Calderdale will soon benefit from a more tailored approach to social care across the borough, as the Calderdale Market Position Statement has been launched. The Statement is a document that acts as an invitation for social care providers to improve the care options available in Calderdale. We know accessing social care… read more … about A more tailored approach to social care>>
There are now two extra pairs of hands to help look after the countryside of Calderdale. Calderdale Council and Yorkshire Water are embarking on the second year of a joint project to help people get the most out of their visit to the borough’s countryside and reservoirs. To help with this project, two assistant countryside… read more … about Looking after Calderdale’s countryside>>
