The first public meeting of Calderdale Council’s People’s Commission will take place at 1.30pm – 3.30pm on Tuesday 29 July 2014 at Halifax Town Hall. Calderdale’s Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is currently reviewing local health services and the People’s Commission will give local people an opportunity to debate what services are needed now and in… read more … about The People’s Commission is underway>>
Calderdale Council’s People’s Commission Panel is asking local people to share their experiences of using local health and social care services. Local health services are currently being reviewed by Calderdale’s Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The People’s Commission will give local people an opportunity to debate what services are needed and will also collect… read more … about We want to hear from you!>>
It’s two years since unprecedented flooding hit the Upper Calder Valley, including Hebden Bridge, and one year since the flooding in Walsden. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will mark these anniversaries with a review of the progress which has been made to reduce the risk and impact of future flooding in the Upper Calder Valley. … read more … about £3m flood funding to protect towns>>
Kirsten Fussing, who works for Calderdale Council, has been named a ‘local government hero’ for going the extra mile to support community groups in the borough. She received the prestigious title on 30 June in the Local Authority Heroes Awards run by Locality, the leading nationwide network for community-led organisations. The awards celebrate the country’s… read more … about Kirsten is a local hero!>>
The Tour de France Team Presentation and Opening Ceremony is taking place tonight, and many people from Calderdale are attending to welcome the Tour into Yorkshire. The fantastic event, which will be headlined by Calderdale based group Embrace , will welcome thousands of people all across Yorkshire, including Calderdale schools and looked after children. Following… read more … about Welcoming the Tour teams to Yorkshire>>
Press release sent on behalf of ITS Technology Group (ITS) Ultra high speed broadband infrastructure firm, ITS Technology Group (ITS) is supporting Calderdale Council by ensuring that spectators at this Sunday’s second stage of the Tour de France can access wireless broadband to share photos and videos of their cycling heroes. The service is up… read more … about Tour Wi-Fi wheels into action>>
Calderdale Council is consulting on proposals by a local group to set up a neighbourhood forum to help shape planning and development in its local area. The group in Park ward has applied to the Council to be named as the formal neighbourhood forum. If approved, this would give the group powers to create a… read more … about Ground-breaking proposal for community-led development>>
Calderdale Council has appointed Professor Andrew Kerslake as the Independent Chair of the People’s Commission on Health and Social Care. The People’s Commission will give Calderdale people the chance to say what health and social care services they need and will also collect and review evidence. Local health services are currently being reviewed by… read more … about Kerslake takes the Chair for the People’s Commission>>
Residents in Calderdale can now register to vote online. Registration takes less than three minutes to complete and all you need to provide is your name, address, date of birth and National Insurance number. The online registration service has been tested extensively with people over many months and is compatible with all platforms, including smartphones… read more … about Registering to vote just got easier>>
