Everybody wants to feel safe in their own town, and Calderdale Council’s CCTV Centre makes a real difference – ensuring Calderdale remains a safe and enjoyable place to live, work and visit. CCTV is used to monitor public spaces; the places that we share, socialise and travel through every day. The CCTV Centre monitors cameras… read more … about Looking to keep our communities safe>>
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!>>
Budding young authors were given an inspiring insight into the career of best selling author, Charlie Higson. The successful children’s writer and comedian visited Hipperholme and Lightcliffe High School on Thursday 3 April as part of one week of dates to promote his new book, The Fallen. Charlie appeared before an invited audience of 300… read more … about Inspiring young writers>>
The planning application for Calderdale Council’s refurbishment of Princess Buildings, opposite Halifax Town Hall, has now been approved. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s planning committee on Tuesday 1 April 2014, plans were given the go ahead for the next phase of the Council’s scheme to reduce the number of buildings that staff work from… read more … about Princess Buildings plans approved for a smarter future>>
Primary school children who need extra support in Calderdale are set to benefit from a new learning resource at Luddenden Youth Centre. Local youngsters using the centre for youth services will also enjoy revamped facilities. The primary support facility will be for 7 to 11 year old pupils (Key Stage 2) with emotional, social and… read more … about Extra support for pupils in Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council has agreed plans to adopt a Parish Charter, setting out the role of the Council in working with Town and Parish Councils in the borough. Town and Parish Councils are important partners for Calderdale Council. They’re the most local tier of local government, and play an important part in reaching communities. In 2008… read more … about Working together across Calderdale>>
Pupils at 40 Calderdale Schools are taking part in a ‘dress down for a pound’ non-uniform day on 11 April 2014 to raise money for Ravenscliffe High School and Sports College. Thousands of Calderdale school children will take the opportunity to dress down, paying £1 for the privilege, all for the benefit of their friends… read more … about Calderdale kids dress down for Ravenscliffe>>
Calderdale Council is one of only 16 councils in the country who provide care for those who are assessed as having Moderate, Substantial or Critical needs. According to a report by Age UK, national spend on social care services for older people has significantly reduced since 2010. 87.5% of local authorities only provide care for… read more … about Care in Calderdale>>
The Tour de France’s Grand Depart has, for the first time in its history, a cultural festival to accompany it. It is an ambitious cultural event designed to promote the county’s artistic richness and breath-taking landscapes to residents and visitors alike. This week is the start of the festival and there’s lots happening across Calderdale throughout… read more … about It’s here! Yorkshire Festival 2014>>
