Local support for refugees fleeing from persecution in Syria will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet at the next meeting on Monday 12 October 2015. The Council has pledged to welcome 50 Syrian refugees as part of the Government’s scheme to resettle 20,000 people within the UK in the next five years. This commitment will… read more … about Syrian refugees offered a new life in Calderdale>>
Researchers from the University of Huddersfield want to hear from anyone who has been affected by domestic abuse* about their experience of local support services as part of a study commissioned by Calderdale Council. The study, which is being undertaken by Dr Bernard Gallagher and Ruth Neville from the Division of Social Work at the… read more … about Domestic abuse study launched into local services>>
Nearly 700 taxi drivers and private hire licence holders in Calderdale have now received training on spotting and reporting signs of child sexual exploitation (CSE). Over 26 training sessions, organised by Calderdale Council’s Licensing team, have been delivered already, with at least a further four in the pipeline. The compulsory training was introduced in May… read more … about Taxi drivers join the fight to stamp out CSE>>
Protecting children from grooming is at the heart of training which Calderdale Council has arranged for staff and local communities. The 12 sessions, called ‘Child Sexual Exploitation and Grooming – Know the facts, make a difference’ are being delivered by Together Against Grooming (TAG), a social enterprise run by volunteers. TAG was set up to… read more … about Council TAG sessions tackle CSE>>
All taxi drivers and private hire licence holders in Calderdale will receive compulsory training on spotting and reporting signs of child sexual exploitation (CSE). Calderdale Council took the decision on the recommendation of its Licensing and Regulatory Committee. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, Cllr Marcus Thompson said: “Safeguarding people is everyone’s business. As taxi… read more … about Taxi driver test helps keep kids safe>>
Calderdale Safeguarding Children Board (CSCB) has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award thanks to its work to protect vulnerable children from sexual exploitation, trafficking and going missing. The Board is one of the finalists in the Children’s Services category of the MJ Local Government Achievement Awards. Richard Burrows, Chair of the Calderdale Safeguarding Children… read more … about Work to keep children safe is up for national award>>
This week marks the launch of Love our Streets – a new campaign by Calderdale Council aimed at helping to make our streets safe and pleasant, wherever we live in Calderdale and however we travel. As part of the campaign, 20mph speed limits are coming to residential streets throughout the borough by 2017, as agreed… read more … about Love our Streets>>
Monday 9 March marks the start of Calderdale’s first ever Safeguarding Week. Calderdale Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children Boards are hosting the week, which aims to raise awareness of the role everyone has in protecting vulnerable children and adults. The events will highlight support available in Calderdale, as well as providing a range of training… read more … about Calderdale’s first ever Safeguarding Week>>
Halifax town centre has been awarded Purple Flag status for a fifth consecutive year for being a safe and welcoming place for a night out. The town centre continues to be the only town in West Yorkshire to hold a Purple Flag and one of only 51 in the UK and Ireland. Purple Flag is… read more … about Flying the flag for a great night out>>
