There’s never been a more important time to offer your views on the best use of Calderdale’s budget. And next year, faced with ever declining funds, the Council is asking you to help decide which services are vital and must be protected at three open meetings in the borough. Following on from Ambition Calderdale –… read more … about #AmbitionCalderdale – Your chance to give your views>>
Calderdale Council, with support from the Calderdale Community Safety Partnership, has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the impacts of taking drugs and drinking too much. Posters and other information, including leaflets and beer mats have been distributed to over 700 local businesses, including pubs, clubs, doctors’ surgeries and health centres with the key… read more … about Don’t let your night out become a nightmare!>>
Calderdale residents have one last chance to sign up to volunteer at the Tour de France when it comes to England next July, as part of the first ever Tour Maker programme. The deadline is Tuesday 31 December 2013. Up to 10,000 volunteering roles are up for grabs during the three days the race is… read more … about Tour de France – last chance to volunteer>>
It’s the time of year for colds and coughs, and Calderdale Council is reminding people to choose their medication wisely – antibiotics are not necessarily the answer, and could do more harm than good. Colds and flu are caused by viruses and their symptoms can be easily managed using over-the-counter medicines. You don’t need antibiotics for… read more … about Snot what you think!>>
Schools in Calderdale are celebrating after performing well in Ofsted’s report of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector. The report identifies the performance of schools nationally, taking into account factors such as pupil achievement and Ofsted findings. All councils are ranked according to the percentage of pupils attending schools within the authority judged by Ofsted to be… read more … about Ofsted boost for Calderdale schools>>
Calderdale libraries have launched the Halifax Weekly Courier for the years 1914 to 1918 on their Weaver to Web site. It is fascinating and timely, particularly with the approach of the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War next year. The news included on the site covers the whole of the Calderdale and… read more … about First World War newspapers online>>
Halifax town centre has been awarded Purple Flag status for a fourth consecutive year for being a safe and welcoming place for a night out. The town centre continues to be the only town in West Yorkshire to hold a Purple Flag. Like Blue Flag schemes for beaches, Purple Flag is the gold standard for… read more … about Flying the flag for a great night out>>
Soak up the wonderful heritage, enjoy the magical festive lights and discover unique gifts at the Grade I listed Piece Hall in Halifax this Christmas. The Piece Hall is open for business throughout the festive period, before closing on 17 January 2014 so that works can be carried out to transform the building into a… read more … about Open for business>>
Councillor Simon Young has been appointed as Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Health Inequalities. This is a new role following the transfer of the Public Health function from the NHS to local authority control in April 2013. The Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift said: “This appointment is vital so that we can… read more … about Young to tackle Health Inequalities>>
