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>>
Calderdale Conversations is a new opportunity for people across Calderdale to talk about the things that are most important to them, helping to set the Council’s priorities and direct the use of resources. Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift said: “Everybody who lives or works here has ideas about Calderdale: things they’d like to… read more … about Join our Calderdale Conversations>>
Last night, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet heard how the actions delivered as part of the First 100 Days plan are making a real difference to people in Calderdale. In June this year, Calderdale Council’s administration unveiled an ambitious programme to be delivered over the next 100 days. The actions in the plan were set out under… read more … about First 100 Days delivers real change>>
Calderdale Council has appointed a Brexit Lead Officer for the local authority as it continues to prepare for the impact of leaving the European Union. The Prime Minister has stated that the UK will formally leave the EU on 31 October 2019 with or without a withdrawal agreement. The new Secretary of State… read more … about Zohrah appointed Brexit lead for Calderdale>>
The Local Government Association has today issued a report on delays to the publication of the social care green paper: One year on: the LGA green paper for adult social care and wellbeing(external link). This includes a section written by Calderdale Council’s Chief Executive, Robin Tuddenham (page 21), where he describes the impact on Calderdale…. read more … about Calderdale Council’s support for the LGA report: ‘One year on: the LGA green paper for adult social care and wellbeing’>>
