Leaders of the five West Yorkshire councils of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield have secured an ambitious devolution deal with Government, which will see an historic transfer of powers and investment from Whitehall to our region. It will give local control of at least £1.8 billion of funding to be spent on the things … Continue reading West Yorkshire Devolution
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Celebrating Volunteers Week June 1-7
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a volunteer?Is it a quaint old lady behind a charity shop counter? A quirkily dressed, colourful individual? Perhaps a well meaning person bragging about their good deeds? Volunteers Week is celebrated between 1st and 7th June every year. It is a week … Continue reading Celebrating Volunteers Week June 1-7
Calderdale VCS COVID-19 Peer Support Webinar 2nd June 2020
There is still time to register for the next Calderdale VCS Peer Support Webinar on Tuesday 2nd June. This webinar will see the new Director of Public Health at Calderdale Council, Deborah Harkins, in attendance. Register here: https://bit.ly/3enHpZt
Keeping Neurodiverse People Connected with Cloverleaf Advocacy
Cloverleaf Advocacy have recently received funding to support adults living in Calderdale and Kirklees who have a learning disability, and/or autism, and/or ADHD. The project can support the person with information around COVID-19 and make sure they understand what is happening and how to keep themselves safe, and who they should contact in an emergency. … Continue reading Keeping Neurodiverse People Connected with Cloverleaf Advocacy
Supporting the arts and culture sector
Cultural organisations and creative businesses in Calderdale are being asked to take part in a survey that will assess the impact of COVID-19 on the sector and identify any additional support required. As part of a combined piece of work from the partner authorities in the Leeds City Region, Calderdale Council is urging arts organisations, … Continue reading Supporting the arts and culture sector
