Why Wait? Join the 60% of Calderdale residents who pay their Council Tax by Direct Debit. Council Tax bills are now landing on people’s doorsteps and it is a perfect time for people to look at how they pay their bills. Setting up a Direct Debit is a very popular method and means people no… read more … about Direct debits – save time, why wait?>>
An event celebrating the hard work of young volunteers in Calderdale is being held in Halifax on Thursday 6 March. Young volunteers in Calderdale have been learning practical outdoor skills and getting valuable work experience helping them towards jobs in the countryside and construction sectors. The first placements have been a great success and as… read more … about Celebrating great work in the great outdoors>>
Calderdale Council’s budget for 2014/15 was agreed after the Annual Budget Council meeting at Halifax Town Hall on Monday 24 February 2014. During the meeting Councillors discussed the revised recommendations made by the Cabinet and the joint alternative budget proposals from the Conservative and Liberal Democrat groups. The final budget agreed by the Council includes… read more … about Council budget agreed>>
Visitors, shoppers and commuters will be able to park at selected long stay bays in Skircoat for just £2 a day. From Monday 3 March 2014, we’re reducing the price of all day parking in many of the long stay pay and display bays in Skircoat (Dudwell Lane, Lawrence Road, Skircoat Green Road and Stafford… read more … about Skircoat parking – you said, we’re listening>>
Calderdale Council is stepping up its work to tackle child and family poverty. On Wednesday 26 February 2014, Cabinet will be asked to approve recommendations which aim to help reduce the number of local children growing up in poverty. Calderdale Council’s Leader, Cllr Tim Swift, said: “About 9000 children are living in poverty in Calderdale… read more … about Council works to tackle poverty>>
It’s time for local residents in Calderdale to help shape plans for development in Calderdale over the next 15 years. The Council is now starting work on the Land Allocations and Designations Plan which will identify sites which could be developed and areas that will be protected from development. This could be anything ranging from… read more … about Help shape future development in Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council’s Cabinet is to be asked to agree the next steps in Calderdale’s twenty million pound school investment programme. This includes proposals to address the shortage of primary school places in Halifax. One of the most exciting proposals is that the Council could develop additional primary places at the Heath Training and Development Centre… read more … about Primary plans for growing demand>>
The planning application for Calderdale Council’s refurbishment of Princess Buildings, opposite Halifax Town Hall, has now been submitted. This is part of the Council’s project to modernise and make better use of offices in Halifax town centre, with the aim of saving £7.6m over coming years. By operating out of just three refurbished buildings, staff… read more … about A smarter future for Princess Buildings>>
Calderdale Council has finalised its financial position for the next three years. This will be considered by Cabinet on Monday 13 January as part of the budget process, and identifies the savings necessary to meet the latest spending reductions following the government settlement. The financial summary also shows that Calderdale has achieved a huge proportion of… read more … about Making every pound count>>
