Calderdale’s amazing community groups continue to work tirelessly to help the borough’s most vulnerable people through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These groups are now set to receive a financial boost, thanks to a new local grant scheme. To recognise their major contribution to the COVID-19 response and to support them financially, Calderdale Council and the… read more … about Cash boost for community groups to help Calderdale’s most vulnerable>>
Calderdale Council, in partnership with the Community Foundation for Calderdale, is coordinating Calderdale Live – a virtual charity concert featuring some of the local area’s best known and most talented entertainers. The lockdown line-up will be broadcast live on Calderdale Council’s Facebook and Twitter pages on Thursday 16 April 2020, between 6pm and 8pm. It… read more … about Calderdale Live – an evening of entertainment direct into your living room>>
You are not alone. That’s the message Calderdale Council wants to send to anyone experiencing or feeling at risk of domestic abuse at this difficult time. The COVID-19 lockdown period unfortunately brings greater risks to vulnerable people. With more time spent at home and heightened tension, there is increasing concern about domestic abuse in our… read more … about Domestic abuse – support is always available>>
In these challenging times when we are physically apart due to COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to look out for each other, to know the signs of safeguarding issues, to report anything that doesn’t feel right, and to speak up if we need support. That’s the message from Calderdale Council, Calderdale Safeguarding Children Partnership… read more … about Safeguarding is always everyone’s business>>
Calderdale residents have responded to the Council’s call for volunteers with their usual kindness and compassion for others, with over 600 people signing up to offer their help or support to local communities. Calderdale Council established a virtual volunteer hub to help coordinate community support, as part of the Council’s 10-point plan to respond to… read more … about Incredible response to call for volunteers>>
Businesses in Calderdale are starting to receive grant funding to help support them during the coronavirus outbreak. Funding has been made available from government for Calderdale Council to issue grants to help businesses minimise the impact of COVID-19. This includes small business grant funding of £10,000 and a grant of £25,000 for retail, hospitality and… read more … about Grant funding being issued to help support local businesses>>
Leaders and the LEP welcome the relaxing of bank loan conditions for businesses The Combined Authority and the LEP provide a stream of new resources for anxious business owners Government bus funding welcomed as the Combined Authority works closely with the operators to ensure passengers who need vital travel are protected Today, the West Yorkshire… read more … about Covid-19 Update from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority>>
Calderdale Council and West Yorkshire Police are working together to help keep local people safe during the COVID-19 ‘stay at home’ period. The Government’s guidance on staying at home and away from others (social distancing)(external link) is in place across the country to protect the NHS and save lives. To reduce the spread of the… read more … about Keeping our communities safe during lockdown>>
Following further, stricter guidance from Government, Calderdale Council has taken the difficult decision to make additional changes to funeral services. Currently, burials and cremations are going ahead with a maximum of ten people attending the cremation services and with up to 20 people allowed at burials, provided that social distancing is being observed for everyone’s… read more … about COVID-19 – Changes to funeral services in Calderdale>>
