Category Archives: Council and democracy

Calderdale Council is on track to deliver the savings agreed in the 2024/25 budget, although continues to face significant pressures in certain service areas. The Council’s use of resources is closely monitored and regularly reported to senior leadership and the Cabinet. Members receive quarterly monitoring reports three times a year which update on the latest… read more … about Updating on the Council’s financial position>>

Calderdale residents are being urged to register to vote and check voter application deadlines, to ensure they can have their say in the upcoming General Election. To vote in the General Election on Thursday 4 July 2024, residents must make sure they area registered to vote. The deadline to register is 11:59pm on Tuesday 18… read more … about Your vote matters – be prepared for the upcoming election>>

Calderdale Council has successfully defended the adoption of its Local Plan from a legal challenge at the High Court. A three hour hearing took place on 26 April 2024 before the Honourable Mr Justice Fordham at the High Court in Leeds. The 11 page judgement, which was handed down on 17 May 2024, confirms that… read more … about Council welcomes High Court judgement>>

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Children and young people who are supported by Calderdale Council feel safe and genuinely cared for, and have opportunities to thrive, become independent and achieve their ambitions. This is just some of the praise Ofsted gave the Council in its inspection of Children and Young People’s Services in February 2024. Inspectors rated the Council ‘good’… read more … about Children in Calderdale are safe and cared for, says Ofsted report>>

Members of the Council's children and young people's service with Cabinet Member Cllr Adam Wilkinson and the Chief Executive, Robin Tuddenham

Voters in Calderdale may be in a different ward at the next local election, following a review of electoral arrangements in the borough by the Local Government Boundary Commission (LGBC). The LGBC has published its final recommendations for changes to council ward boundaries in Calderdale, to create ‘electoral equality’ where the number of electors per… read more … about Review recommends changes to ward boundaries in Calderdale>>

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Calderdale Council has furthered its commitment to supporting young people leaving care, by recognising care experience as a protected characteristic. Calderdale Council is responsible for the care of young people who cannot safely remain with their families. This corporate parenting role is something the Council takes very seriously and it does all it can to… read more … about Demonstrating our commitment to those leaving care>>

Cllr Adam Wilkinson outside Halifax Town Hall

Calderdale Council’s commitment to health and safety is being recognised as part of the 2023 annual report, which is being presented to the Council’s Cabinet. 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… read more … about Taking action on health and safety>>

Cllr Silvia Dacre outside Halifax Town Hall

Calderdale Council may need to save £11 million in the next financial year according to a forecast which will be considered at the next meeting of the Cabinet in November.  The Medium Term Financial Plan is updated annually and represents the starting point for setting the Council’s budget for 2024-2025, which will be agreed at… read more … about Planning ahead for a sustainable budget>>

Cllr Jane Scullion, Leader of Calderdale Council

On Sunday 12 November, people across the country will commemorate Remembrance Sunday, and events are taking place across Calderdale to mark this important occasion. To coincide with the launch of the national Royal British Legion’s 2023 Poppy Appeal, Calderdale Council has announced plans for this year’s Remembrance, with the Council hosting a full Remembrance Sunday… read more … about Remembrance in Calderdale>>

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