The Joint Health Scrutiny Committee will meet Friday 30 September at 10.30am at Halifax Town Hall. They are meeting to agree their findings report on the proposals to reconfigure health services in Calderdale and Huddersfield. At the meeting, the Committee will consider a draft report setting out the information it has received and the conclusions… read more … about The Joint Health Scrutiny Committee meeting on A & E closure plans>>
The owner of an illegal food business, discovered by officers at Calderdale Council, was prosecuted at Bradford Crown Court yesterday (Tuesday 6 September). On 29 June 2015 the Council received a complaint of foul smelling bins containing meat waste on Battinson Road in Halifax. Officers investigated and found four bins containing poultry waste infested with… read more … about Halifax business fined for hygiene offences>>
Smoking outside council buildings could soon be banned, as part of Calderdale Council’s work to help reduce smoking rates and have positive impacts on people’s health and the environment. On Monday 12 September 2016, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will consider recommendations from the Adults, Health and Social Care Scrutiny Panel: – To commit to the Breathe… read more … about Working towards a smoke-free Calderdale>>
Pull on your trainers for a new Parkrun in Calderdale! The new weekly leisure run (or walk) for all ages, abilities and experience will be held at Wellholme Park in Brighouse from Saturday 3 September 2016. Calderdale Council has worked with local volunteers to launch this free event to build on the success of Halifax… read more … about On your marks, get set, go!>>
Get set for some dinnertime inspiration this summer as the Holiday Kitchen rolls in to town showing families how to make great tasting family meals that are good for body and wallet. For five weeks every Monday families will join the Holiday Kitchen Team at Ash Green Community Primary School for arts and crafts activities,… read more … about Holiday Kitchen coming to Mixenden this summer>>
A pilot scheme to improve people’s physical health and mental wellbeing starts in Halifax’s People’s Park next week. The Healthy Living Park project will see local community and voluntary organisations hold a range of fun activities for children, young people and adults over the summer, including football, rugby, mini-tennis, athletics and cycling events. There’ll also… read more … about Health and fitness levels set to soar thanks to pilot scheme>>
Plans are gearing up for two new Parkruns in Calderdale following the success of Halifax Parkrun, and the Council is on the lookout for volunteers to help manage them. It’s now a year since Halifax Parkrun got going at Shroggs Park, with an average of over 100 people taking part every week. To build on… read more … about New Parkruns on the starting blocks>>
Playgrounds in Calderdale could soon become smoke-free as the Council’s Cabinet discuss plans to ban smoking in all Council owned play areas. In the UK, smoking is the leading cause of preventable death and disease, accounting for around 100,000 deaths a year. For every death caused by smoking approximately 20 smokers are suffering from a… read more … about Making playgrounds smoke-free>>
Following the devastating floods on Boxing Day, Calderdale Council is urging residents and people helping with the clean up to take some simple precautions to stay safe and well. Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s Leader, said: “If your home or business has been flooded or you’re helping out with the clean up, it’s vital that… read more … about Flooding clean up – staying safe and healthy>>
