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>>
Everybody wants to feel safe in their own town, and Calderdale Council’s CCTV Centre makes a real difference – ensuring Calderdale remains a safe and enjoyable place to live, work and visit. CCTV is used to monitor public spaces; the places that we share, socialise and travel through every day. The CCTV Centre monitors cameras… read more … about Looking to keep our communities safe>>
Low paid Council workers will receive a welcome boost in their pay packet this month after Calderdale Council introduced the Living Wage. Over 250 Council workers will benefit from the introduction of the Calderdale Living Wage, seeing their pay rise from the minimum wage rate of £6.41 per hour to £7.45 per hour. This level… read more … about Council leads the way with Living Wage>>
The planning application for Calderdale Council’s refurbishment of Princess Buildings, opposite Halifax Town Hall, has now been approved. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s planning committee on Tuesday 1 April 2014, plans were given the go ahead for the next phase of the Council’s scheme to reduce the number of buildings that staff work from… read more … about Princess Buildings plans approved for a smarter future>>
