A Calderdale resident has been ordered by the Court to pay £1,050 for not cleaning up after his dog in one of the borough’s parks. Calderdale Council has successfully prosecuted Mr Jonathan Wilson of Brighouse for failing to clear up after his dog on two separate occasions in Bramston Street Recreation Ground, Rastrick. The Council’s… read more … about Pick up or pay up>>
Todmorden Town Hall is set to benefit from a new lift, after Cabinet approved plans to replace the existing one. Last night, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet agreed that the current lift was no longer reliable and approved an allocation of funds to install a new lift. Over recent years, a series of problems have occurred with… read more … about Lift plans get off the ground>>
Calderdale Council has become the first local authority in West Yorkshire to sign up to the Local Authority Declaration on Tobacco Control. By signing the Declaration the Council has committed to champion the campaign to reduce smoking rates in our community and highlight the risk to health from tobacco. The declaration is a national initiative… read more … about Calderdale first to sign up to tobacco control>>
The debate about how money received by local councils is divided and used to provide services probably doesn’t appear to be the most interesting conversation, but Calderdale Council hope that a new event taking place next week might make you re-consider that, and think about getting involved in the discussion. In a unique move, Calderdale… read more … about #AmbitionCalderdale – a new kind of budget conversation>>
Sent on behalf of the Association of West Yorkshire authorities There is one month left for members of the public, local businesses or interest groups to have their say in a Government consultation on proposals to establish a Combined Authority in West Yorkshire. The government is consulting on the plan to bring together responsibility for… read more … about Government consulting on plan for West Yorkshire Combined Authority>>
Businesses and community groups in Calderdale are invited to attend the Economy and Environment Scrutiny Panel on Wednesday 4 December, to give feedback and have their say about the Green Economy, and issues such as improving energy efficiency across the borough. Calderdale’s Council’s Economy and Environment Scrutiny Panel recently appointed the group to look at… read more … about Shaping the future of the Green Economy in Calderdale>>
Young people in Calderdale will have chance to learn practical outdoor skills and get valuable work experience to help them secure jobs in the countryside and construction sectors. As part of Calderdale Council’s ongoing commitment to reduce youth unemployment across the borough, its Grow Your Future team is launching a new pilot scheme, which offers… read more … about Great work experience in the great outdoors>>
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>>
