On Monday 4 January 2021, the Government announced that the country was moving into national lockdown with immediate effect. You must stay at home. The single most important action we can all take is to stay at home to save lives and protect the NHS and social care services. In response to the announcement, Cllr Tim Swift, … Continue reading Calderdale Council’s response to the national lockdown
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Is your child feeling stressed, worried or uncertain…?
Open Minds Calderdale have compiled a helpful leaflet for dealing with the concerns and worries of children and young people. It is important to remember that such feelings in children, as well as their carers, are normal and understandable in stressful situations. The leaflet contains some tips and tactics to handle such stressful situations. At … Continue reading Is your child feeling stressed, worried or uncertain…?
Coronavirus Lockdown from midnight on 4 January 2021
Following the Prime Ministers announcement last night, we must now stay at home and only leave to: Shop for basic necessities. Go to work if you cant work from home. Exercise outdoors. Seek medical assistance or escape harm. Attend education or childcare. Read the new rules here Gov.UK: Prime Minister's address to the nation 4 … Continue reading Coronavirus Lockdown from midnight on 4 January 2021
Recycling affected by weather conditions
Due to recent weather and difficult road conditions, as well as a significant increase in recycling following Christmas, some recycling collections are unfortunately delayed. The prolonged period of snow and ice over the past few days has made some roads impassable. Our crews worked across New Year’s day and on Sunday to try and carry … Continue reading Recycling affected by weather conditions
Food Bank Support
As we enter another national lockdown the foodbanks in Calderdale will once again be a source of help and support for many people in our communities. However the food banks themselves need our support and donations. There is a general shortage of tinned foods and other basic items like nappies and wipes. Although, each food … Continue reading Food Bank Support
Halifax Central Initiative 