Calderdale Council’s Governance and Business Committee is set to consider implementing the Living Wage to boost the wages of 390 workers. Councillor Tim Swift, Leader of Calderdale Council said: “The Living Wage is part of a national campaign to tackle poverty by making sure that people are paid enough to live on and that work… read more … about Earn a living wage for a day’s work>>
On Monday 8 April Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will consider a new approach to business support and economic development through the work of the Economic Task Force. The proposed plans will build on current successes, enabling Calderdale to excel in supporting businesses, attracting start-ups and developing job opportunities. These proposals come at a time when the… read more … about Boost for businesses and employment>>
On Monday 8 April 2013 Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will consider proposals for a West Yorkshire Combined Authority and whether to begin consultation with stakeholders on the proposals. The Combined Authority of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield would have funding from Government and be able to make decisions on investment in the region’s economy and… read more … about West Yorkshire councils work together to support business growth>>
Calderdale is leading the way on new business start-ups in Britain. Recently, the borough has regularly topped the Yorkshire and Humber rankings and has been ranked eighth out of 326 English authorities for year-on-year improvements in new business start-ups growth. Calderdale Council’s Business Support Team has played a big part in this success story, by… read more … about Calderdale bucks the trend on business start-ups>>
Local business leaders are being given a unique opportunity to help drive growth and jobs in the Leeds City Region(external link)| the UK’s largest economy and population centre outside London. The Leeds City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is seeking passionate and proven business leaders to join its Board and supporting panels, including applicants for the post… read more … about Opportunities for local business leaders to drive growth and jobs>>
