Children across Calderdale have come up with ideas to reduce congestion around their schools and to travel to school in ways that help them be more active and get there safely. This was part of a competition run by Calderdale Council to engage young people in promoting the benefits of walking and cycling, healthy living… read more … about Kids compete for the SAFE Travel Cup>>
On Friday 8 April, Calderdale Council is hosting a special drop-in event at Halifax Central Library as part of World Autism Awareness Week. The event will run from 10.30am-2.30pm, and will include information stands from the South West Yorkshire Trust Autism Service, Calderdale Carers, Calderdale Adult Asperger’s Group, Calderdale Parents and Carers, the National Autistic… read more … about Calderdale takes part in World Autism Awareness Week>>
Proposed changes to the way health services are provided across Calderdale and Huddersfield was discussed by Calderdale’s Health and Wellbeing Board on Thursday 17 March 2016. The NHS has introduced new ways of planning health services for the future. Sustainability and Transformation Plans will be prepared for 44 areas across England. Our Sustainability and Transformation… read more … about Planning health together>>
A new district centre for Mixenden is a step closer after Calderdale’s Economy and Investment Panel approved recommendations for submission to Cabinet and to the last Full Council meeting of the municipal year on Wednesday 27 April. The Council and its NHS partners have been looking to create a vibrant central hub for Mixenden for some… read more … about Development at the heart of Mixenden>>
The Adults, Health and Social Care directorate at Calderdale Council has been highly commended in a peer challenge that was carried out over a four day period by colleagues from the Local Government Association (LGA). The Council requested that the LGA visit to look at its processes for buying and providing services –particularly the Home… read more … about Peers find positives>>
The Council is on a mission to help make Calderdale the most active borough in the north of England. We launched a campaign this week to help local residents be more active in their daily lives and make healthier choices. This supports Public Health England’s national ‘One You’ campaign. In Calderdale, two in every three… read more … about A healthier, happier you>>
Ambitious plans to tackle climate change and boost people’s health and the economy will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet today (Monday 7 March). Climate change has been described as the “biggest global health risk of the 21st century”. The Council is determined to tackle this, making sure everyone in the organisation plays its part…. read more … about Calderdale takes its Vitamin Green>>
Calderdale and Kirklees Joint Health Scrutiny Committee will meet on Monday 22 February in the Council Chamber at Halifax Town Hall at 3.45pm to discuss Calderdale and Greater Huddersfield CCGs’ consultation materials about hospital reconfiguration. Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting and there will be an opportunity to address the Committee…. read more … about Calderdale and Kirklees Joint Health Scrutiny Committee public meeting>>
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Alert of Rain (very low likelihood, medium impacts), which is valid from 06:00 on Tuesday to 15:00 on Wednesday. Visit Eye On Calderdale (link is external)(external link) for the latest information and flood alerts. Rain will become heavy and persistent at times during Tuesday and into Wednesday. The rain will… read more … about Storm Jonas: Be prepared>>
