Nearly 100 staff working in Calderdale’s parks, countryside and streets have received training on spotting and reporting signs of child sexual exploitation (CSE). Calderdale Council delivered the training to its Safer, Cleaner, Greener service – which includes street cleaning and playground maintenance – throughout the summer as part of its ongoing work to help tackle… read more … about Park staff learn to spot signs of CSE>>
Making sure children get the best start in life by supporting struggling families was the theme for Calderdale Council’s first ever National Early Intervention Conference. Over 160 delegates from across the UK attended the conference at The Shay Stadium in Halifax on 2 October to learn more about Calderdale Council’s work on early intervention, which… read more … about Early Intervention keeps families together>>
Local support for refugees fleeing from persecution in Syria will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet at the next meeting on Monday 12 October 2015. The Council has pledged to welcome 50 Syrian refugees as part of the Government’s scheme to resettle 20,000 people within the UK in the next five years. This commitment will… read more … about Syrian refugees offered a new life in Calderdale>>
An innovative scheme helping Calderdale residents to stay independent between leaving hospital and returning home has won a prestigious national award. Heatherstones Court in Halifax, which offers self-contained apartments and personalised support to people leaving or avoiding hospital, has been recognised as the most innovative / specialist solution in the National Housing Awards 2015. The… read more … about Top award for Calderdale housing scheme>>
Young people looked after by Calderdale Council and those leaving care could be given more apprenticeship and work experience opportunities if proposals are approved by Cabinet on Monday 15 June. Under the proposals, the youngsters would secure placements with the Council in areas that they are keen to work in, giving them a stepping stone… read more … about Proposed apprenticeship boost for children in care>>
All taxi drivers and private hire licence holders in Calderdale will receive compulsory training on spotting and reporting signs of child sexual exploitation (CSE). Calderdale Council took the decision on the recommendation of its Licensing and Regulatory Committee. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, Cllr Marcus Thompson said: “Safeguarding people is everyone’s business. As taxi… read more … about Taxi driver test helps keep kids safe>>
Calderdale Safeguarding Children Board (CSCB) has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award thanks to its work to protect vulnerable children from sexual exploitation, trafficking and going missing. The Board is one of the finalists in the Children’s Services category of the MJ Local Government Achievement Awards. Richard Burrows, Chair of the Calderdale Safeguarding Children… read more … about Work to keep children safe is up for national award>>
The month of May is Action on Stroke Month, aiming to raise funds and awareness for the Stroke Association. Every year there are approximately 152,000 strokes in the UK. That’s one stroke every three and a half minutes. Most people affected are over 65, but anyone can have a stroke, including children and even babies…. read more … about Todmorden makes May purple>>
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>>
