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>>
Calderdale Council celebrated the hard work and dedication of colleagues with a recognition afternoon at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax on Thursday 26 September 2013. The cost of the event was covered by sponsorship from local businesses who also attended to present the awards. The ‘Our Stars’ event recognised the inspirational example set by colleagues,… read more … about Our Council – Our Stars>>
Organisers of events and festivals in Calderdale now have the opportunity to apply for up to £2000 in funding from Calderdale Council’s recently launched Community Festival and Events Fund. There are a growing number of community events in towns and villages in Calderdale, providing an additional tourism draw and supporting more vibrant town centres and… read more … about Funding boost for Calderdale events>>
Tackling road safety in Calderdale is a priority both for the Council and for residents in the borough. In July, Calderdale Council hosted an event with the Community Safety Partnership and local people, to raise awareness and discuss the different ways in which communities can work together to keep our roads safe – for… read more … about Tackling road safety in Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council is joining together with five other Yorkshire councils who in total represent 2.4 million residents and employ 67,000 employees, to block the websites of payday lenders from all council terminals – including those in libraries and face-to-face customer contact centres as well as all staff computers. This represents the single biggest initiative in… read more … about Tackling payday lenders>>
Calderdale Council is taking the next steps on revised employment policies following cross-party approval at Governance and Business Committee in July. The Council has been in dialogue with trade unions on these matters and will be holding further meetings over the next few weeks to seek collective agreement on the package of measures which enable the… read more … about Council takes next steps on employment policies>>
