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>>
Calderdale Safeguarding Children Board (CSCB) has received national recognition for its work to protect vulnerable children from sexual exploitation, trafficking and going missing. The Board was highly commended in the Children’s Services category at the MJ Local Government Achievement Awards which was held in London on 18 June 2015. Richard Burrows, Chair of the Calderdale… read more … about Calderdale highly commended for keeping children safe>>
Calderdale Council has invited a group of local government experts to undertake a review of the authority to make sure it is adapting effectively to the rapid changes in local government whilst continuing to improve the lives of residents. The Council worked with the Local Government Association (LGA), to set up the peer review. The LGA… read more … about Council gets clear view from peers>>
Two derelict sites in Todmorden are set to be cleared after joint action taken by Calderdale Council and the Todmorden Development Board. Land on Halifax Road, next to Todmorden Health Centre, and the old Abraham Ormerod building on Burnley Road, have become unsightly and overgrown after years of neglect. Despite requests to the owner of… read more … about Council acts to tackle eyesores>>
New ways to tackle low pay will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet at the next meeting at 6pm on 13 April 2015 at Halifax Town Hall. Calderdale Council introduced the Living Wage in April 2014, raising the income of over 250 Council workers. The Council is also working hard to encourage other local employers… read more … about Calderdale takes the lead on low pay>>
One lucky Calderdale resident could scoop £6,000 simply by changing the way they pay their Council tax. Calderdale Council has teamed-up with Bacs Payment Schemes Limited, the not-for-profit organisation behind Direct Debit in the UK to offer a cash prize for those residents who choose to pay their Council tax by this method. Calderdale Council… read more … about £6,000 up for grabs in Council competition>>
