Campaign to crackdown on voting fraud
Elections watchdog calls for plans to restrict postal voting and introduce ballot box identity checks to crack down on polling fraud.
Flooding - Calderdale roads reopen, passable with care.
Roads closed by the flash floods in the Calder Valley have reopened and are passable with care, but train services are still not running.
Calderdale teaching staff strike
Teaching staff in Calderdale have walked out in a row about redundancies.
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Campaign to crackdown on voting fraud
Elections watchdog calls for plans to restrict postal voting and introduce ballot box identity checks to crack down on polling fraud.
Read the full story£140,000 grant for apprentice scheme at Calderdale Museums
Calderdale Council's Museums Service has been given £140,000 from Arts Council England to help fund its volunteering programme. The money will be used to establish a new apprentice scheme and to recruit a volunteer co-ordinator.
Four apprentices will work within the museum team, providing opportunities and experience for young people interested in a career in museums and galleries.
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Bus wipeout in West Yorkshire
Bus operator First says all services in Huddersfield and Calderdale have been suspended because of the snow.
Dementia funding: to create more 'butterfly schemes' like ones used in Calderdale and Huddersfield.
Jeremy Hunt today announced £50 million will be made available to NHS Trusts and local authorities working in partnership with social care providers to help hospitals and care homes cater for people with dementia.
The funding will be used to develop more initiatives like the ‘butterfly scheme’ uses across Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust.
The system involves placing a butterfly symbol on the bed of a patient with dementia. It is also highlighted in their care records, appointment records and on patient flow boards so that staff know they need extra help.
– Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt“Being one of the best for dementia is a priority for this Government, and doing what we can to help people with the condition feel more safe and secure in their environment is an important part of this. “Responding with dignity and compassion to dementia is the only sensible reaction to the urgent challenges we face as our population ages.”
Hannah to become Freewoman
Calderdale’s double Paralympic Gold medallist, Hannah Cockroft, is set to become a Freewoman of the Borough. Calderdale Council’s Leader, Cllr Tim Swift, said:“This is the highest accolade that the Council can bestow and reflects the pride and admiration we all have for Hannah.”
In the meantime, Hannah is due to attend a civic homecoming on September 13 in Halifax's historic Piece Hall where people from across Calderdale will have the chance to share Hannah’s delight at winning the 100m and 200m sprint events.
Calderdale Council’s Mayor, Cllr John Hardy, says he hopes people from across the borough will take the opportunity to share in Hannah’s triumph and show their support to a remarkable athlete.
“Her triumph is one of which Calderdale can be really proud. She is an inspiration to us all, showing what can be achieved with Yorkshire grit and determination. We’re all delighted for her and it will be marvellous to see crowds of people in the Piece Hall,” said Cllr Hardy.
Floodstock Blues night to help Calder Valley flood victims
A brewery in Mytholmroyd is holding an evening of live Blues tonight to support victims of the recent flooding. Musicians are travelling from across the country to take part in Floodstock at Mytholmroyd Community Centre free of charge.
The Slightly Foxed Brewery is also producing a special beer called 'Slightly Flooded', the proceeds of which will be given to the Flood Victims' fund. Tickets are available from Mytholmroyd Community Centre and Flying Saucers, Hebden Bridge.
The line up includes:
- Hooson (nominated Best Female Vocalist at the British Blues Awards 2012)
- Rabbitfoot
- The Paddy Maguire Band
- TJ Norton
- Tom Attah
- You can find out more about the event here.
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Cost of Calderdale floods
It's thought at up to 1150 homes and businesses in Calderdale were affected by last month's record breaking floods. Engineers estimate that at least £500,000 will have to be spent on repairing a Victorian dam and culverts at Hebden Bridge.
Flooding - Calderdale roads reopen, passable with care.
Roads closed by the flash floods in the Calder Valley have reopened and are passable with care, but train services are still not running.
Read the full storyDiabetes cookery classes
People with Type 2 diabetes living in parts of West Yorkshire are going to be given cookery classes to help them with their illness.
The charity Focus on Food is trying out the scheme at its own cookery school with people from Calderdale.
They will learn how to make recipes healthier and how to experiment with cooking techniques.
Cash seized from criminals
More than half a million pounds has been seized from criminals in Calderdale.
A team of officers and financial investigators were able to get 26 confiscation orders in the last year, leading to them recovering £590,173.85.
One of orders involved a 54 year old man from Halifax who was convicted of fraud and converting property. He had gained £607,000 from his crimes and last month was ordered to pay back £174,000.