School children in Halifax are being given the opportunity to perform at the Royal Albert Hall, London, as part of the Schools Prom, from the 11-13 November this year. The performance has been organised by Calderdale’s Music Hub and Parkinson Lane Community Primary School, a joint initiative aimed at providing support for music outside of… read more … about A performance to fill the Albert Hall>>
Young people in Calderdale are invited to our annual apprenticeship evening to find out about exciting apprenticeship opportunities available to them when they leave school. On Thursday 13 March 2014 from 4.00pm until 7.00pm, at The Shay Stadium, Halifax, young people will be able to meet a range of businesses that can provide apprenticeship opportunities,… read more … about Opportunities galore for young people in Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council is stepping up its work to tackle child and family poverty. On Wednesday 26 February 2014, Cabinet will be asked to approve recommendations which aim to help reduce the number of local children growing up in poverty. Calderdale Council’s Leader, Cllr Tim Swift, said: “About 9000 children are living in poverty in Calderdale… read more … about Council works to tackle poverty>>
More than 110 people have asked about becoming adopters since Calderdale Council launched its recruitment campaign in July 2013. In January 2014 alone, 25 people registered their interest. This is really pleasing, but we always need more people to come forward – there is a national shortage of adoptive families, and Calderdale is no exception…. read more … about Adoption – change a life forever>>
Calderdale Council has welcomed a ban on smoking in cars carrying children in England. On Monday 10 February 2014 the House of Commons agreed to a change to the Children and Families Bill, which will come into force before the next general election and will: Make it an offence to smoke in cars carrying young people… read more … about Calderdale Council backs smoking in cars ban>>
For the second year running, kids across Calderdale are writing their own exciting stories in support of the BBC’s 500 Words campaign. Calderdale Council is encouraging all children and young people to take part in a fantastic local writing competition. BBC Radio 2 has launched its national competition to encourage young people aged 13 and… read more … about Kids get writing stories!>>
More than 70 people have asked about becoming foster carers since Calderdale Council launched its latest recruitment campaign on 6 January 2014. Through posters around the borough, adverts in local newspapers and social media marketing, the Council is highlighting the need for more foster carers, especially those who could care for teenagers and sibling groups… read more … about Fostering makes all the difference>>
Young people in Calderdale could be given a helping hand to start saving. Members will discuss the proposals for Junior Saver accounts at Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 27 January. If approved, Calderdale Council will develop the idea of providing children in Year 7 at school with £15 in their own account, which will remain… read more … about Boost for young savers>>
Young people in Calderdale will soon benefit from great new skate park facilities, if plans for new wheels parks in Todmorden and Brighouse, are approved by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. On Monday 9 December, Cabinet will consider proposals regarding the upkeep of the skate parks in Centre Vale Park, Todmorden, and Wellholme Park, Brighouse. The facilities… read more … about Wheels in motion for skate parks>>
