HIV infections rise: 1 in 4 in Calderdale unaware they have it
Nearly 110,000 people are living with HIV in the UK, according to a new report published by Public Health England (PHE) on 18 November. According to Calderdale Council, 1 in 4 people living with the virus in Calderdale More...
Calderdale smokers could avoid litter fine by attending stop smoking sessions
Smokers who are caught dropping their cigarette end could be given the option to attend stop smoking sessions rather than pay a fine. If the scheme is approved by the Cabinet on 13 October 2014, Calderdale Council More...
Parking fees in Halifax town centre suspended due to ‘errors’
On-street parking charges in Halifax town centre and in Skircoat have been temporarily lifted after the council realised the traffic orders used contained errors. The charges relate to on-street parking spaces More...
Standardised tobacco packaging could save Calderdale £2.3 million
/* Savings worth around £2.3 million could be made in Calderdale if changes to tobacco packaging are introduced, according to Public Health England (PHE) research. In June 2014, the Department of More...
Seven Calderdale parks recognised as some of the best in UK
Shibden Hall was a family home from 1420 to 1933 Seven parks in Calderdale have been named as some of the best in the UK, amongst 1,476 parks and green spaces that are to receive a prestigious Green Flag Award. The More...
Calderdale gets tough on litterers and dog foulers
The council is taking a tougher stance against litterers and dog foulers in an effort to keep Calderdale tidy. Calderdale council has already prosecuted two individuals in the borough for environmental offences. A More...
The Himalayan Balsam: Invasive weed threatens Calderdale wildlife
/* The Himalayan Balsam weed Calderdale residents have been asked to help pull up a weed that is posing a threat to local wildlife. People have been urged to organise ‘Balsam bashing’ events to More...
Record results for Calderdale Key Stage 2 pupils in all subjects
Key Stage 2 pupils in Calderdale schools have achieved record high results in every subject, according to figures released by the Department for Education (DfE). The provisional figures found that children had More...
