Residents in Calderdale claiming Single Person Discount on their council tax are being asked to confirm their current living arrangements. The full council tax bill assumes there are two adults living in a property. If there is only one adult living there, their council tax can reduce by 25%. Some people may be eligible for… read more … about Single Person Discount – are you eligible?>>
Hebden Royd and the Hill Top Parishes could become a Neighbourhood Area if an application which has been made to Calderdale Council is successful. The application, which was submitted by Hebden Royd Town Council, Blackshaw Parish Council, Erringden Parish Council, Heptonstall Parish Council and Wadsworth Parish Council will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on… read more … about Hebden Royd and Hill Top are planning ahead>>
Drivers who have received a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), or paid to park, in the on-street parking in the outskirts of Halifax town centre may now be able to claim a refund from Calderdale Council. Parking charges were lifted in Halifax town centre on 8 October 2014, after it became clear that some of the… read more … about Council releases new streets for parking refunds>>
Delegates from the Chinese province of Jiangxi visited Calderdale this week, developing links to support tourism and economic development. Six Chinese delegates visited Halifax Town Hall on Tuesday 28 October, where they met the Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Pat Allen and the Leader of the Council, Cllr Stephen Baines. Gifts were exchanged, and a formal… read more … about Links with China take the next step>>
Help is at hand if you’re struggling to pay your Council Tax. Calderdale Council is holding a series of drop in events throughout the borough offering support and advice for people who need help paying their Council Tax. The sessions will include advice on the Hardship Fund and on the Council Tax Reduction Scheme as… read more … about Are you struggling to pay your Council Tax?>>
Staff at Calderdale Council are being offered the chance to take voluntary severance or voluntary early retirement to help the local authority balance its budget. The offer has been made to eligible staff across all services, including centrally employed teachers, as the local authority aims to make savings of £40million by 2016/17, as agreed at… read more … about Calderdale offers staff chance for change>>
On Sunday 9 November, people across the country will commemorate Remembrance Sunday, and employees at Calderdale Council are working hard to make sure events in the borough act as a fitting tribute to those who lost their lives fighting for their country. There’s the obvious, but important work of cleaning and tidying up the war… read more … about Planning for Remembrance Sunday>>
The latest round of small grants funding for community groups and projects has been announced, with Calderdale Council allocating thousands of pounds to help local organisations. Calderdale Council’s Small Grants panel meets four times a year and gives out one-off grants of up to £3,000 for voluntary and community sector projects that help achieve the… read more … about Small grants making a big difference>>
Calderdale Council is holding its first ever Apprenticeship Recruitment Drive, to advertise their latest apprenticeship opportunities. This recruitment drive will be held on Thursday 11 September, allowing those interested in becoming an apprentice to meet managers and staff and discover the apprenticeships available within the Council. The event will be held at North Bridge Leisure… read more … about Promoting apprenticeships>>
