Calderdale residents are being reminded to register to vote during the annual canvass of electors. In early October, more than 94,000 voter registration forms were sent out, one to every household in Calderdale. The forms are produced every year so that the Electoral Register can be updated before its publication. The Register lists everyone who… read more … about Remember to register (bunnies need not apply)>>
On Monday 11 November, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet agreed to a revised Council Tax Support scheme, with Members agreeing to a lower than first proposed reduction in Council Tax Support. Members discussed plans for the scheme for 2014/15. The proposals that we consulted on would have meant every household paying at least 29% of their Council… read more … about Council changes Council Tax Support scheme>>
Calderdale’s new state-of-the-art Customer First centre was officially opened by the Mayor of Calderdale on Wednesday 13 November. Council staff, councillors and people from a range of organisations gathered to celebrate the new centre, where local people can get help and advice from a team of dedicated customer service advisors, all under one roof instead… read more … about First customers enjoy new Customer First>>
Funding from Calderdale Council will help community groups give extra support to people who need advice about benefits, welfare rights and better ways to manage their money. In summer, the Council launched a £100,000 fund to help some of the poorest families in Calderdale manage the changes to the benefits system, following approval from Cabinet… read more … about Getting the support you need in tough times>>
This weekend’s World Cup rugby league match will provide a glorious climax to the first phase of Calderdale Council’s development of the Shay Stadium. Now we must look to the future. The Council is completely committed to ensuring that the stadium continues to thrive as a community venue, offering a secure base for our two… read more … about Future of the Shay Stadium>>
Members of the proposed new West Yorkshire Combined Authority will meet for their first public meeting next week. The shadow Combined Authority – which will have a focus on managing £1.5 billion investment in West Yorkshire’s transport and economic infrastructure- has no formal powers as yet, but is vital as a forum to discuss the… read more … about New Combined Authority to hold its first public meeting>>
Calderdale Council is reviewing the way that it deals with travellers who set up unauthorised camp sites in the area. Cllr Steve Sweeney, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities said: “On several occasions recently travellers have arrived at sites in Calderdale causing a nuisance and distress to local people. Once travellers have left the site… read more … about Calderdale reviews approach to unofficial traveller sites>>
Paul Butcher (53) has been appointed as the Director of Public Health at Calderdale Council. He has served as the interim director since the retirement of Graham Wardman in April 2013. The new Director of Public Health, Paul Butcher said: “In the past 12 months public health in England has undergone a great transformation. We’re… read more … about Paul makes a healthy start>>
Councillors on Calderdale’s Communities Scrutiny Panel have been looking at ways in which the Council can act to challenge attitudes towards domestic violence and bring about change. Calderdale Council is an accredited White Ribbon employer, an award from the White Ribbon Campaign (WRC), which is working to end physical violence and other forms of… read more … about Calderdale flies the flag for White Ribbon>>
