After major refurbishment, Calderdale Council and SITA UK are pleased to announce that Eastwood Household Waste Recycling Centre will reopen on 20 January 2014. Local people will have a brilliant recycling centre – we’ve been putting the finishing touches to the fencing, pedestrian walkway and signage, and then the skips can be moved back onto… read more … about Welcome back to Eastwood!>>
The Piece Hall in Halifax is closing on Friday 17 January 2014, so that works can be carried out, starting later in 2014. Although some shops have already closed or relocated, a number are still trading and open for business. Please see relocation details for businesses on the Piece Hall website. The Grade 1 Listed Piece… read more … about Next steps for the Piece Hall>>
You know the feeling. The festive celebrations are over and you feel like you’ve overindulged. January is a great chance for you to trim the waist, get your energy back and save your money for something special. Calderdale Council is giving local people handy tips to help them feel fantastic by eating healthier, exercising more,… read more … about Feel fantastic in 2014>>
The New Year brings with it New Year’s resolutions, and for many, this will mean a healthier lifestyle. For smokers it could be the motivation for a new smoke-free life. Calderdale Council is backing Public Health England’s new campaign; raising awareness of the harm smoking does to your body. The hard hitting new advertising shows… read more … about New Year, new smoke-free life>>
Calderdale Council has finalised its financial position for the next three years. This will be considered by Cabinet on Monday 13 January as part of the budget process, and identifies the savings necessary to meet the latest spending reductions following the government settlement. The financial summary also shows that Calderdale has achieved a huge proportion of… read more … about Making every pound count>>
Parents in Calderdale are being reminded to finalise plans for their child’s education, as the deadline for Calderdale’s primary school admission applications approaches. The final deadline for primary school applications is 15 January 2014, after this date the chance of getting the preferred place is significantly reduced. This year, for the first time, people can… read more … about Time running out for primary applications>>
Six fantastic prizes are on their way to lucky winter wise residents in Calderdale. A winter hamper, three annual passes to Shibden Hall and two sets of panto tickets went to those who gave feedback about the new winter wise guide, produced by Calderdale Council and Calderdale Commissioning Group (CCG). Nearly 100 residents gave us… read more … about Winter wise winners receive their prizes>>
Parents and carers of disabled children in Calderdale now have a state of the art respite centre, after the final touches were added to the Linden Brook centre’s recent makeover. The Linden Brook centre offers short stays for disabled children, to give parents and carers the opportunity to rest, assured that their child is in… read more … about Makeover complete at Linden Brook>>
Calderdale residents are being warned about a company that is contacting people about their Council Tax bands. Calderdale Council has received a number of calls from people who have been contacted by a Lancashire-based firm claiming that their Council Tax bands might be wrong and they could be owed money. The firm tells people it… read more … about Warning on Council Tax calls>>
