Calderdale Council is helping the NHS celebrate its 70th birthday by lighting up Wainhouse Tower in blue. Halifax’s prominent landmark will join other iconic buildings across the country to mark the big day on Thursday 5 July 2018. Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s Leader, said: “Happy birthday to the NHS! We’re really proud to be… read more … about Wainhouse Tower to light up blue as the NHS turns 70>>
Calderdale Council’s innovative work to tackle child obesity has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. The Council is a finalist in the Public Health Improvement category of The MJ Achievement Awards 2018. It has created strong partnerships with organisations across Calderdale to seriously address the issue of poor nutrition when tackling child obesity. Cllr… read more … about A taste of success for healthy eating scheme>>
Ever wanted to give triathlon a try, but didn’t know where to start? GO TRI, the fun way to access triathlon for the first time is coming to Brighouse and anyone over 16 can take part. GO TRI is a national entry level programme designed by British Triathlon, offering a zero pressure way for complete… read more … about Give triathlon a TRI>>
A new memorial honouring people who have lost their lives or been seriously injured at work will be unveiled in Halifax on international Workers’ Memorial Day (Saturday 28 April 2018). Calderdale Council and Calderdale UNISON have joined forces to install a permanent memorial stone outside the new Central Library and Archives, to provide a lasting… read more … about Remembering workers who lost their lives>>
This No Smoking Day (Wednesday 14 March) Calderdale smokers are invited to give up the habit, with support from Yorkshire Smokefree Calderdale. No Smoking Day takes place on the second Wednesday of March every year. It’s a day to encourage smokers to quit and to promote the benefits of being smoke free. This year, Yorkshire… read more … about Kick the habit this No Smoking Day>>
Plans to improve air quality in Calderdale are being discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. Members will consider the new Calderdale Low Emission Strategy and Air Quality Action Plan, which aim to address air quality issues around the borough. Although air pollution levels in Calderdale are generally in line with air quality objectives, the levels of… read more … about Tackling air pollution in Calderdale>>
Calderdale is paving the way to creating a more active and healthy workforce, as the first West Yorkshire District to have both the council and it’s largest training provider, Calderdale College, accredited as Walk Friendly Workplaces. The CityConnect Walk Friendly Workplace scheme, delivered by Living Streets the UK charity for everyday walking, supports workplaces to… read more … about Calderdale steps up>>
The Calderdale Food Network has achieved membership of the Sustainable Food Cities Network, supporting the Calderdale Food Network’s efforts to make local, healthy and sustainable food available to everyone. The Calderdale Food Network has been developed by the Soil Association’s Food for Life programme, which is funded by Calderdale Council and the Calderdale Clinical Commissioning… read more … about Plan to transform Calderdale food culture wins national recognition>>
We’re now over a week into January, and those taking part in Dry January will be starting to see and feel the benefits of being alcohol free. Dry January is Alcohol Concern’s annual movement through which millions of people give up alcohol for the month of January. The UK Chief Medical Officer advises that it… read more … about Stay dry this January>>
