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Calderdale Council is taking the lead on tackling poverty. On Monday 5 August 2013 Cabinet will be asked to approve recommendations to support some of the poorest families in Calderdale whilst identifying long-term measures that will help to reduce the numbers of children born or living in poverty. Calderdale Councils Leader, Cllr Tim Swift, said:… read more … about Council supports families through tough times>>

Cllr Tim Swift

Plans for revised opening hours at Customer First offices in Calderdale have been approved by Calderdale Councils Cabinet, following three months of consultation. Calderdale’s Customer First offices provide a number of services for residents’, from helping people out with their benefit claims, to taking payments for Council services. Calderdale Council ensures that everyone can access… read more … about Changes to Customer First opening times>>

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Pay and display charges are being introduced at several of the remaining free car parks across Calderdale to contribute to the cost of keeping them clean and well maintained. These include car parks in Brighouse, West Vale, Ripponden, Mytholmroyd, King Cross and Todmorden. Councillor Barry Collins, Cabinet Member for Economy and Environment said: “We are… read more … about Calderdale car parks move to pay and display>>

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An exciting opportunity to invest in Halifax town centre has arisen after Calderdale Council put Northgate House and the Central Library site up for sale. This large site offers retailers the chance to move into an area which has already seen major investment in the newly opened Broad Street Plaza. The Council is offering the… read more … about Up for sale – Northgate House and Halifax Central Library>>

Northgate House

This press release has been written by Heidi Bates, age 15, as part of the Young Reporters scheme. Young Reporters are part of a new youth media initiative across Calderdale called ExPRESSion, which is run by Calderdale Council’s Children and Young People’s Service. The Young Reporters work hard to find great stories, report on positive… read more … about Calderdale Music Hub opening concert>>

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There are bags of opportunities for local shoppers and aspiring entrepreneurs in Calderdale’s markets! During Love your local market fortnight (Wednesday 15 to Wednesday 29 May 2013), there’s a great special offer and exciting events in Council-run markets across the borough. From 15 May and for a limited time only, spend £5 in any single… read more … about Local markets – take a fresh look>>

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