Calderdale Council has published its annual equality progress report, which highlights the many steps it has taken over the past year to ensure it meets the needs of all our diverse communities. The Council sets equality objectives to make sure it does everything it can to improve the life chances of all residents, and reports… read more … about Improving opportunities for all>>
The Calderdale and Kirklees Joint Health Scrutiny Committee (The Joint Committee) met on 23 February to consider progress on the proposed future arrangements for hospital and community health services in Calderdale and Greater Huddersfield and the work that had taken place to address the Joint Committee’s concerns to aspects of the proposals. During the meeting… read more … about Statement from Calderdale and Kirklees Joint Health Scrutiny Committee>>
Calderdale residents can now see how the Council rates against other northern boroughs, with the launch of the new performance dashboard website. Calderdale Council’s mission is to ‘be the best borough in the north’. To achieve this, the Council is focusing on three priorities – grow the economy, reduce inequalities, and build a sustainable future…. read more … about How does Calderdale compare?>>
Two free tours of Halifax Town Hall have been organised as part of the public consultation on this year’s budget proposals. The Town Hall is a magnificent Grade ll* listed building which was designed by Sir Charles Barry, the architect of the Houses of Parliament. The tour will be a chance to see behind the… read more … about Tea, tour and talk about the budget>>
On Wednesday 11 January, Calderdale Council’s Use of Resources Scrutiny Panel will meet to review progress on the Piece Hall project. The conservation and transformation programme at the Piece Hall is being carried out by Graham Construction with funding from Calderdale Council and a significant investment of £7 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The… read more … about Scrutiny to review the Piece Hall project>>
Calderdale Council has an important role in keeping our communities safe, including the most vulnerable. Health and Safety is at the heart of the wide range of services provided by the Council, and the safety of local people, employees, clients and contractors is taken very seriously. The Annual Health and Safety report is being presented… read more … about Health and Safety matters>>
Long serving staff at Calderdale Council have been rewarded for their hard work at the Council’s Long Service Award ceremony at Halifax Town Hall. Staff who have worked for the Council for 25 years attended the ceremony on Tuesday 18 October, where their individual stories were presented and recognised by the Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr… read more … about Celebrating silver service>>
Detailed plans to improve parking in Calderdale and raise income to support highway investment will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Economy and Environment Scrutiny Panel on Thursday 3 November. This comes after initial options were discussed by Scrutiny and Cabinet last month for a range of changes in the parking service to support local businesses… read more … about Parking improvements to be discussed>>
Calderdale Council has received national recognition for its work leading the way in using digital technology, as the Council’s Live Chat service has been awarded the Oracle Customer Excellence Award. Calderdale Council’s launched its Live Chat instant messaging software in 2014 and recently expanded the service to allow residents to contact the Council’s customer care… read more … about National recognition for Council’s Live Chat>>
