Calderdale Council is encouraging local people to get involved in the celebrations for World Book Night. On Tuesday 23 April 2013, thousands of volunteers across the country will be taking part in the national event, by distributing specially selected World Book Night books in their local communities, sharing their love of reading. This date was… read more … about Celebrating World Book Night in Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council is a step closer to transforming an unused site in Halifax into new affordable housing, as well as apartments where people are supported between leaving hospital and returning home. The Heatherstones site in Skircoat Green, owned by Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust (CHFT), currently has 13 empty terraced houses and eight unused apartments…. read more … about Proposals for empty site in Halifax>>
The new Wildside guide is now available, bringing together all the walks and events run by Calderdale Councils Countryside and Woodlands Service in one handy booklet. There’s something for everyone in this useful guide, from activities with the family to educational events and guided walks. This year’s programme starts with a walk led by Hebden… read more … about Wildside walks, activities and events 2013>>
On Monday 8 April Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will consider a new approach to business support and economic development through the work of the Economic Task Force. The proposed plans will build on current successes, enabling Calderdale to excel in supporting businesses, attracting start-ups and developing job opportunities. These proposals come at a time when the… read more … about Boost for businesses and employment>>
Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School has been judged to be good with outstanding features in a recent Ofsted inspection. The inspection took place on Thursday 28 February and Friday 1 March 2013, and resulted in the school improving on its March 2011 Ofsted rating of ‘satisfactory’. The inspectors were impressed with the rate of… read more … about Ofsted impressed with rate of improvement at Bailiffe Bridge School>>
On Monday 8 April 2013, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will discuss a report into the flooding which devastated parts of the Upper Calder Valley in summer 2012. The report details the three-phase approach taken by the Council and other organisations into tackling the floods which hit Todmorden, Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd last June, July and August…. read more … about Council’s Cabinet to discuss major report into summer 2012 floods>>
Local residents and organisations on domestic energy tariffs have only a few days left to register for the next collective energy switch. Designed to try to get people a better deal on their gas and electricity, the first collective energy switch held in January 2013 offered 75 per cent of people who registered a cheaper… read more … about Power to the people>>
When Calderdale Council’s Cabinet meets on Monday 8 April 2013, it will consider a request to arrange a ‘community cohesion summit’. The suggestion comes from the Councils Communities Scrutiny Panel, which last month held a wide ranging discussion on priority issues for communities at a meeting at the Queens Road Neighbourhood Centre with community representatives,… read more … about Working together on community cohesion>>
On Monday 8 April 2013 Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will consider proposals for a West Yorkshire Combined Authority and whether to begin consultation with stakeholders on the proposals. The Combined Authority of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield would have funding from Government and be able to make decisions on investment in the region’s economy and… read more … about West Yorkshire councils work together to support business growth>>
