Calderdale students are celebrating after making the grade in their GCSEs. Early indications are that results across most secondary schools in Calderdale are improved on last year, with more young people than ever before achieving five A* to Cs in their GCSEs including English and maths – the key government measure. Based on provisional results,… read more … about GCSEs – smiles and celebrations in Calderdale>>
Calderdale students are celebrating after achieving the best ever results for the borough. Early indications show that the Average Points Score per entry, the way in which A-level results are measured, is higher than ever. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, Cllr Megan Swift says: “I’d like to congratulate all… read more … about Congratulations for A-level students>>
Calderdale Council is taking the lead on tackling poverty. On Monday 5 August 2013 Cabinet will be asked to approve recommendations to support some of the poorest families in Calderdale whilst identifying long-term measures that will help to reduce the numbers of children born or living in poverty. Calderdale Councils Leader, Cllr Tim Swift, said:… read more … about Council supports families through tough times>>
Plans for revised opening hours at Customer First offices in Calderdale have been approved by Calderdale Councils Cabinet, following three months of consultation. Calderdale’s Customer First offices provide a number of services for residents’, from helping people out with their benefit claims, to taking payments for Council services. Calderdale Council ensures that everyone can access… read more … about Changes to Customer First opening times>>
Changes to Calderdale’s Council Tax Reduction Scheme, the support scheme which helps working age people on lower incomes to pay their Council Tax, will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on 8 July 2013. In April 2013, the Government ended Council Tax Benefit and passed responsibility for providing support with Council Tax to local authorities…. read more … about Council to consult on new Council Tax scheme>>
Domestic abuse is a serious social problem, and Councillors in Calderdale will be asking questions of those involved in tackling it at a special meeting on Thursday 9 May. Calderdale Council’s Communities Scrutiny Panel will be holding a detailed review to take an in-depth look at some of the issues around domestic abuse, as well… read more … about Tackling domestic violence in Calderdale>>
Did you know that using an energy monitor could help you save as much as 15 per cent on electricity bills? You can loan an energy monitor, free of charge, from local libraries in Calderdale. Act now to reduce your energy costs and protect yourself against future price rises. An energy monitor will show you:… read more … about Take control of your electricity bills>>
Calderdale Council and the Environment Agency are continuing to work together with the local community to resolve the drainage issues at Centre Vale Park in Todmorden. A plan of action has been agreed with the aim of establishing exactly what the problems are, and to identify potential solutions that can be put into place as… read more … about Resolving drainage issues at Centre Vale Park>>
Following a visit by Her Majesty’s Inspector in March 2013 Riverside Junior School has been judged as making good progress in teaching, learning, leadership and management, which were identified by Ofsted in January 2012 as areas for improvement. HMI Marguerite Murphy spent two days in school and concluded that the school has responded well to… read more … about Good progress made by Riverside Junior School>>
