A new watchdog for local health services is launching on 1 April 2013. Local Healthwatch Calderdale will: Help you influence how services are set up, commissioned and delivered Provide information about, and signposting to, local services Provide support if you need to make a complaint Local Healthwatch replaces the Local Involvement Network (LINk) which will… read more … about Shaping local health services>>
On Wednesday 27 February Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve new arrangements to drive forward efforts to transform Todmorden town centre. It is proposed that a new Todmorden Development Board should be established to develop a clear vision for the town centre. The board will include Calderdale Cabinet Members, Todmorden Town Councillors and… read more … about Shaping the future of Todmorden>>
Calderdale Council takes tackling litter very seriously. It has successfully prosecuted two individuals for dropping litter in the borough. The cases were heard at Halifax Magistrates Court last month. Claire Sykes of Siddal has to pay a fine and court costs of £904 for dropping a banana skin on Union Street South, Halifax, and Amanda… read more … about Tackling litter>>
On Wednesday 27 February Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve a new version of the local strategy, which explains how people affected by dementia will be supported. The Calderdale Dementia Strategy was first agreed in 2009, ensuring that the growing numbers of people with dementia get the help they deserve. This was developed… read more … about Support for people affected by dementia>>
Calderdale Council has received a £2 million boost thanks to the opening of Broad Street Plaza. The £35 million privately funded development is on the site of the former Broad Street car park, which was previously owned by the Council. Payment of the £2m to the Council was linked to completion of the first phase… read more … about £2m boost for Halifax town centre>>
On Friday 15 February 2013, the Mayor of Calderdale will officially welcome back the magnificent south entrance gates of the Piece Hall in Halifax. The gates have been re-installed after an extensive conservation programme to repair and restore them to their original condition and decorative scheme. The Mayor, Cllr John Hardy, will welcome the gates at 2.00pm,… read more … about Welcoming home the spectacular Piece Hall gates>>
Calderdale Council is encouraging people to ‘strike, dance and shake the world’ to support an international campaign to stop violence against women all over the world. The One Billion Rising campaign aims to encourage people to participate in a series of artistic events and flash mobs on Thursday 14 February 2013. The idea is to raise awareness… read more … about One billion rising against domestic violence>>
Calderdale Council needs your help to fully develop new allotment plots. Planning permission has been granted for a new allotment site with around 24 plots at Cemetery Fields off Sowerby New Road, Sowerby Bridge. The Council has allocated some initial funding for the allotment plots, but more will be needed to fully use the site…. read more … about Helpers needed for new allotment>>
PRESS RELEASE ON BEHALF OF WEST YORKSHIRE POLICE AND CRIME PANEL The West Yorkshire Police and Crime Panel has supported the Police and Crime Commissioner’s proposal to increase the policing precept by 3.8 per cent, based on the guarantee that this additional funding will be used to put more front line police officers on our… read more … about Police and Crime Panel supports Commissioner’s investment in front line policing>>
