The Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift said: “Just over a week ago, I said that we are facing the greatest challenge since the Second World War. Today I repeat that statement. “The Prime Minister’s announcement last night means that every single resident of Calderdale, before they leave their door, must consider if this… read more … about Stay at home unless essential>>
Five weeks ago today, Cabinet met just a day after the devastating flooding caused by Storm Ciara. We have seen an incredible response across Calderdale to that event, but we meet tonight in the shadow of Covid-19, which will test all of us in new and unprecedented ways. I want to say at the outset… read more … about Statement made by Councillor Tim Swift, Leader of Calderdale Council on COVID-19 at tonight’s Cabinet meeting>>
The Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift, responds to the West Yorkshire devolution deal(external link) announced today as part of the Chancellor’s Budget “This is a good deal for Calderdale and for West Yorkshire, devolving significant powers and investment from a national to a regional level. “Our focus will be on supporting local priorities:… read more … about Response to West Yorkshire devolution deal announcement>>
Calderdale Council’s Place Scrutiny Board is undertaking a detailed review into rail services in and around Calderdale. At a meeting of Place Scrutiny Board on Wednesday 18 March, a panel of Councillors will be discussing the key issues and challenges that are currently facing rail in Calderdale. They will also look to identify and assess… read more … about Scrutiny to discuss whether rail services are on the right track>>
Supporting frontline services which protect vulnerable children and adults is the priority within the Cabinet’s budget plans for 2020/21. The proposals were presented at a Cabinet meeting on Monday 13 January 2020, marking the start of a 28 day public consultation. The Government has not yet announced the level of funding for local authorities beyond… read more … about A budget for a sustainable future>>
Calderdale Council is presenting its annual review of health and safety arrangements at the meeting of its Cabinet of Monday 13 January. Health and safety is at the heart of the wide range of services provided by the Council, and the safety of local people, employees, clients and contractors is taken very seriously. The 2019… read more … about Keeping Calderdale safe>>
Calderdale Council is celebrating after being shortlisted in the prestigious Council of the Year category of the 2020 LGC Awards. The awards, which are held annually by the Local Government Chronicle, recognise the best of local government innovation and service delivery. The Council has also been shortlisted in the ‘Children’s Services’ category, reflecting sustained improvement… read more … about Making the final of Council of the Year>>
Calderdale Council has been ranked as one of the top 10 councils in the country. Public service consultancy, IMPOWER named Calderdale Council in 4th place in its annual ‘Which councils are best?’ report, published today, which is an outstanding jump of nine places since last year. IMPOWER ranks 149 local authorities by measuring performance in… read more … about Calderdale is in the top 10>>
A six week public consultation on changes to Calderdale’s draft Local Plan will take place in the New Year. Following observations from the Government appointed Local Plan Inspector, Calderdale’s Cabinet has adjusted its housing plans and now aims to deliver 997 new homes annually. To assist in delivering this number, the Council is putting an… read more … about Have your say on the Local Plan in 2020>>
