Members of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will discuss a new updated Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) policy to ensure that help is targeted effectively. The scheme, which is an emergency fund to help reduce hardship whilst people find alternative solutions to housing issues, was launched by the Government in 2001 and is administered locally by Calderdale Council… read more … about Helping those in housing need>>
Ripponden Parish could become a Neighbourhood Area if an application which has been made to Calderdale Council is successful. The application, which was submitted by Ripponden Parish Council, will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 2 February 2015. The Localism Act 2011 introduced new powers to allow communities to take responsibility for local… read more … about Ripponden requests Neighbourhood Area status>>
Work has now started on the renovation of the beautiful, Grade II listed Princess Buildings in Halifax town centre. The work is taking place as part of the next phase of Calderdale Council’s scheme to reduce the number of buildings that staff work from – modernising and making better use of offices in Halifax town… read more … about A refurbishment fit for Princess>>
A £335,000 funding boost will support further work to tackle domestic abuse in Calderdale and help victims and their families. The Council teamed up with the Police, Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group and Pennine Housing to submit a bid for funding from the government’s Transformation Challenge Award, designed to support innovation and new approaches to public… read more … about Stepping up work to tackle domestic abuse>>
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?>>
