Calderdale Council has received national recognition for the support it offers to employees, winning the Best Wellbeing Initiative category at the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Workforce Awards. The awards recognise best practice in the workplace, all over the country. Finalists demonstrate how projects have come together and how challenges have been overcome to make difference… read more … about National recognition for wellbeing support>>
The future of waste and recycling collections in Calderdale will be discussed at the Council’s next Cabinet meeting. Waste and recycling is the biggest service that the Council provides in terms of volume, with over 7.5 million scheduled collections from 95,000 households every year. The Council’s current waste and recycling collection contract has been with… read more … about The future of waste and recycling collections in Calderdale>>
The way that Calderdale communities can work together to influence climate action is the subject of a unique and innovative new strategy, being discussed by the Council’s Cabinet. Calderdale Council declared a climate emergency in 2019 and taking climate action is one of the Council’s priorities. In 2023, the Calderdale Climate Action plan was published,… read more … about Working together to influence climate action>>
Calderdale Council estimates its costs will exceed its funding by up to £15.7 million by 2027/28 in a report which will be considered at the next Cabinet meeting in October. The medium term financial plan is updated annually and represents the starting point for developing the Cabinet’s budget proposals for the next financial year. It… read more … about Planning ahead for the budget>>
Calderdale Council has updated one of its key strategic documents to make life better for everyone. The Council’s Corporate Plan 2024-2026 gives direction and ambition for the borough in its landmark 50th year and beyond. 2024 marks the Year of Culture, the culmination of the Vision 2024 for Calderdale, and the start of the journey… read more … about An ambitious plan to transform Calderdale>>
Two new surveys, asking for people’s views on their experiences when contacting Calderdale Council and proposed changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme, are now available on the Council’s new survey platform. Calderdale Engage is the Council’s new engagement hub site. It hosts current consultation and engagement projects and shares updates and results about them…. read more … about Engage to help shape the future of Calderdale>>
A new Assistant Director has boosted Calderdale Council’s Children and Young People’s Services senior management team. Jemima Flintoff has joined the Council as Assistant Director, Education and Inclusion, leading services supporting schools and delivering strategic improvement in education and inclusion across the borough. Jemima has joined the local authority from North Lincolnshire Council, where she… read more … about Top class appointment for education role>>
Calderdale Council has scored a hat-trick in the shortlist for some prestigious national workforce awards, becoming a finalist in three categories. TheLocal Government Chronicle (LGC) Workforce Awards recognise best practice in the workplace, all over the country. Finalists demonstrate how projects have come together and how challenges have been overcome to make difference in their… read more … about Once, twice, three times a finalist>>
The next steps for the planned improvements around the A641, a key route through Brighouse, will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. Calderdale Council is working with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to deliver a series of improvements to better connect communities between Bailiff Bridge, Brighouse, and Woodhouse, and improve options for walking, wheeling, cycling… read more … about Step forward for A641 improvements>>
