Calderdale Council has welcomed a national report launched today, looking at how building a strong sense of community in neighbourhoods can encourage people to socialise, look out for each other and feel comfortable asking each other for help when needed. The report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation is based on research carried out in Hebden… read more … about Community is key in tackling loneliness>>
Halifax is getting up and running! On Saturday 7 March, the town will host its first ever Parkrun event at Shroggs Park just outside the town centre. Parkrun is quickly becoming a national phenomenon. There are already over 300 runs taking place at venues all over the UK, and now Halifax is getting in on… read more … about On your marks… get set… Parkrun!>>
Monday 9 March marks the start of Calderdale’s first ever Safeguarding Week. Calderdale Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children Boards are hosting the week, which aims to raise awareness of the role everyone has in protecting vulnerable children and adults. The events will highlight support available in Calderdale, as well as providing a range of training… read more … about Calderdale’s first ever Safeguarding Week>>
West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has welcomed today’s announcement by the Department for Transport (DfT) that its applications for £22.1m for Leeds City Region cycling schemes has been successful. The amount will also be matched through local funding sources taking the total allocation to £30 million in the next three years for CityConnect 2. West… read more … about Further £22m government funding for City Region cycling schemes>>
A new housing scheme to support people between leaving hospital and returning home has welcomed its first residents. Heatherstones Court at Skircoat Green, Halifax, has 12 self-contained apartments and offers care, support and the chance to rebuild independence and remain in the community after leaving hospital. The scheme, which opens officially on Wednesday 4 March,… read more … about New housing scheme helps people stay independent>>
During Cold Homes Week (2 – 6 February 2015) Calderdale Council is raising awareness of the support available to help people to stay warm at home. Cold Homes Week is a national campaign run by the Energy Bill Revolution, aiming to increase awareness of affordable warmth and help make homes more energy efficient. The Council… read more … about Coping with cold weather>>
On Thursday, two inspirational school cooks, from Halifax and Sweden, will join forces to share ideas about their innovative approach to school food, as part of a two day international exchange. Hosts, Ravenscliffe High School, have a fantastic food culture, and as a Food for Life Partnership (FFLP) gold school, are leading the way for… read more … about Innovative school cooks arrange international exchange after sharing recipes on twitter>>
Calderdale Council has welcomed new figures from Public Health England and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, which estimate smoking rates among young people in local areas for the first time. The figures tell the Council what percentage of teenagers smoke in each ward in Calderdale, based on factors such as parental behaviour,… read more … about Stubbing out smoking in Calderdale>>
Councillors in Calderdale are looking at ways to make the borough a healthier place, by exploring the relationship between healthy people and healthy environments. Calderdale Council’s Economy and Environment Scrutiny Panel has appointed a Scrutiny Review Group made up of councillors across political parties, who will discuss a number of objectives at forthcoming meetings. These… read more … about Focus on a healthy environment for a healthy Calderdale>>
