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>>
Calderdale Council is launching a People’s Commission to make sure that people in Calderdale have the chance to give their views about how health and social care services should be provided in the future. Local health services are currently being reviewed by Calderdale’s Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The People’s Commission will give the… read more … about Help shape future health services>>
Saturday 17 May is International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) and for the first time ever, Calderdale Council is flying the rainbow flag at Halifax Town Hall in a show of support. This visible and colourful support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities emphasises the Council’s commitment to equality, in recognition of… read more … about Flying the flag for equality>>
Getting in touch with Calderdale Council will soon be cheaper for many people, as the Council’s Contact Centre moves from 0845 numbers to a local 01422 dialling code. Currently all the main Contact Centre numbers start with 0845, whether it’s general enquiries, street care requests, emergency living support or council tax and benefits queries. Although… read more … about Council calls go local>>
Excitement is building in Calderdale ahead of the Tour de France coming to the region. On Sunday 6 July, Calderdale will host Stage 2 of the race, and preparations are well under way. As part of this, Council officers will present an update on the plans in place for managing the race through the borough… read more … about Find out more about TDF plans>>
Calderdale Council is reminding residents to make sure they’re registered to vote. The local and European Parliamentary elections take place on Thursday 22 May, and to have your say you need to register by Tuesday 6 May. Merran McRae, Calderdale Council’s Chief Executive and local Returning Officer at the elections, said: “Having a say in… read more … about Have your say – register to vote>>
Local voluntary and community groups are being asked to have their say on how Calderdale Council can best support them in the future. From Wednesday 16 April to Wednesday 9 July 2014, the Council is consulting on how it can use its funding in the most effective ways from April 2015 onwards. As part of… read more … about Help shape support for voluntary groups>>
