All the jobseekers who attended a Council-run ‘reverse jobs fair’ secured work or interviews thanks to this innovative opportunity – the first of its kind in Calderdale. The event at Halifax Town Hall in August brought together 12 people looking for jobs with 15 local employers. Team members from Calderdale Council’s Employment Hub coached the… read more … about Council jobs fair changes lives>>
A transformed market area and a new community hub in Elland are moving a step closer, as part of the £6 million transformation of the town centre. Calderdale Council is investing in a thriving future for Elland through the Future High Streets Fund. This will improve public spaces and the main shopping areas, and provide… read more … about Elland transformation takes shape>>
A powerful new fostering film will support Calderdale’s campaign to recruit more foster carers in the borough, sharing the message that anyone with a capacity to care can foster a child or young person. ‘Any Of Us’ is the sixth film produced by a growing partnership of councils and children’s trusts to promote local authority… read more … about Any of Us…because it really can be>>
Grant applications are now open for community groups to make a difference to children and young people in next year’s school holidays. The successful Healthy Holidays Calderdale programme is back again in 2024, providing inspiring free activities and meals to children from lower-income families. The expense of school holidays can be difficult for these families,… read more … about Help to give children Healthy Holidays and life-changing benefits >>
Calderdale District Police have implemented a mobile safety pod in Halifax Town Centre to create a place of safety in the nighttime economy. The proactive initiative gives those enjoying the nighttime economy access to services and support from police officers and partners. The ‘safety pod’ is a Neighbourhood Policing van staffed by Police Officers, Community… read more … about Neighbourhood policing initiative helping to keep women and girls safe on nights out in Halifax >>
An exciting new space in the heart of Halifax town centre is now open to locals inside one of Together Housing Group’s office buildings. The ‘Hub @ Bull Green’ has been officially opened by Newground Together, an independent charity that is part of the Together Housing Group. Newground Together have created a friendly space to… read more … about Vibrant new community hub opened by Newground Together, in the centre of Halifax>>
Young people across Calderdale have been able to enjoy a summer of fun, joining in with exciting inclusive play sessions, as part of the Council’s Play Development Service activity programme. The Play Development Service is part of Calderdale Council’s Children and Young People’s Service and offers regular inclusive play sessions in communities across the borough…. read more … about Supporting families to enjoy a summer of fun>>
Families in Calderdale can now benefit from improved, joined up services, with the opening of the first Calderdale Family Hub – ‘Central Halifax Family Hub at Jubilee’. Calderdale Council is creating a new network of Family Hubs, which will provide support for families in Calderdale with children aged 0-19 years (or up to age 25… read more … about New support network launches for Calderdale families>>
Construction of the new Halifax Bus Station has reached a major milestone, with some bus services, a new travel centre and accessible toilet facilities opening to passengers from Sunday 1 October 2023. This is an exciting step forward for the £20.5 million investment into Halifax town centre. Ten of the new station’s 19 bus stands… read more … about Major step forward for Halifax Bus Station as work continues on £20.5 million new facility>>
