Category Archives: Council and democracy

On Thursday 3 March, Calderdale Council’s Economy and Environment Scrutiny Panel will meet to look at the subject of on-street parking.  The Council took over the responsibility for the enforcement of on-street parking from the police in 2006, and now enforces parking restrictions, both on-street and in Calderdale managed car parks.  At this meeting, the… read more … about On-street parking – have your say>>

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A historic painting by the famous Alfred Walter Bayes has been conserved and is one of many fascinating things to see on the new taster tours of Todmorden Town Hall. The painting of a cricket match at Centre Vale has been on display in the Grade I listed building since 1977. The picture was suffering… read more … about Painting links past, present and future at Todmorden Town Hall>>

The flood roadshows set up by Calderdale Council are well underway, and hundreds of residents and businesses have already been to find out more about the plans to help reduce the impact of future flooding. Sessions have been held in Todmorden and Hebden Bridge so far and feedback from attendees has been positive, with comments… read more … about Still time to share views on flooding>>

Calderdale and Kirklees Joint Health Scrutiny Committee will meet on Monday 22 February in the Council Chamber at Halifax Town Hall at 3.45pm to discuss Calderdale and Greater Huddersfield CCGs’ consultation materials about hospital reconfiguration. Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting and there will be an opportunity to address the Committee…. read more … about Calderdale and Kirklees Joint Health Scrutiny Committee public meeting>>

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Calderdale Council has appointed Paul Cobbing as the Independent Chair of the Calderdale Floods Commission.  Paul is the Chief Executive of the National Flood Forum, a national charity dedicated to supporting and representing communities and individuals at risk of flooding.    Calderdale Council’s Leader, Cllr Tim Swift, said:  “Paul is the ideal candidate for the role… read more … about Cobbing takes the Chair for the Calderdale Floods Commission>>

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Calderdale Council’s Cabinet has announced budget proposals which include the launch of a flood recovery and resilience fund worth £3 million.  The draft proposals, which were revealed at a Cabinet meeting on 18 January 2016 at Halifax Town Hall, outline the Cabinet’s priorities for the year ahead.   The Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift,… read more … about Budget proposals include new flood fund>>

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Calderdale Council is launching a Floods Commission in response to the unprecedented flooding on Boxing Day 2015.  Cllr Tim Swift, Leader of Calderdale Council said:  “There are very few parts of Calderdale which were unaffected by the devastating floods. Since Boxing Day I have heard many stories of the distressing and challenging circumstances that local… read more … about Council launches Floods Commission>>

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Calderdale Council has announced that a Repair and Renew grant is now available for properties affected by the floods on Boxing Day 2015.   Up to £5,000 can be claimed for work that will help to protect buildings against future flooding. This can be for work which will help to reduce flood damage, or which will… read more … about Council announces further fund to prevent future flood damage>>

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Communities across Calderdale are continuing the recovery effort after the devastating flooding in Calderdale on Boxing Day 2015.  The terrible impact of these floods has been shocking, and Calderdale Council is doing all it can within available resources to help communities return to normal.  One of the ways the Council is helping is by providing… read more … about Funding for residents affected by flooding>>

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