The relationship between Calderdale faith organisations and the Council could soon be formalised as Calderdale Council’s Cabinet discuss the idea of adopting a Faith Covenant. This year, the All Party Parliamentary Group on Faith and Society established a set of principles to assist partnership working between local authorities and faith groups, known as a Faith… read more … about Show of faith>>
How do you think Calderdale Council money should be spent, and what do you think our priorities should be for the future? Now is the chance to have your say, as the Council’s budget consultation gets underway, with the name ‘Your Council, Your Voice’. Increasing pressure is being put on our budgets. By 2018/19 we… read more … about Council budget – join the conversation>>
In response to the announcement that the Leeds City Region will be submitting a devolution bid to the government on Friday 4 September, Calderdale Council’s Leader, Cllr Tim Swift, said: “I am pleased to support the proposal for greater devolution to the Leeds City Region – it’s the best achievable solution for Calderdale. We are… read more … about Devolution statement from Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s Leader>>
Calderdale Council is celebrating after being awarded the Silver Investors in People award, just 18 months after achieving the Bronze award. Investors in People (IiP) is recognised across the world as a mark of excellence for organisations who achieve high performance through their staff. Gaining the Silver award is a massive achievement for the Council…. read more … about Council celebrates Silver seal of approval>>
Calderdale Council has received a clean bill of health from local government experts who undertook a four day review of the authority in June 2015. The Council worked with the Local Government Association (LGA) to set up the peer review, which is designed to make sure the local authority is adapting effectively to the rapid… read more … about Peers are positive about Calderdale Council>>
Calderdale residents are being asked to take part in surveys to help shape Council services. Calderdale Council is recruiting members for its Talkback panel, a group of 1,500 people who are regularly consulted on a wide range of Council issues. Panel members will be asked to complete a number of short electronic surveys per year…. read more … about Have your say on Council services>>
In response to mention of West Yorkshire Devolution position in the Chancellor’s budget statement today, Calderdale Council’s Leader, Cllr Tim Swift said: “ Calderdale holds a unique position within the Northern Powerhouse, lying between the two great cities of Leeds and Manchester. As a result we’re likely to benefit from the significant investment planned by… read more … about Statement from Calderdale Council on Devolution, following the Chancellor’s budget statement today>>
Regular visitors to Calderdale Council’s website may spot some eye-catching changes to the home page as a new design is trialled over the next six weeks. The Council’s existing website is being updated to make it even easier for people to use. During the trial period visitors to the site will either view the existing… read more … about New Council website on trial>>
The Customer First office in Sowerby Bridge is temporarily relocating while its current home at Carlton Mill is undergoing refurbishment. During the work the Carlton Mill building will be closed, meaning Customer First will be moving to the library on Hollins Mill Lane from Monday 13 July. Sowerby Bridge Customer First is currently open on… read more … about Customer First on the move>>
