Hate crimes / hate incidents can take place anywhere, at home, in the street, at work, school or online. No-one should have to put up with it and live with the fear, anxiety and consequences of hate. A hate crime is any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to … Continue reading Have you been affected by Hate Crime or Hate Incident?
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Let’s put a stop to fly-tipping
The monthly round of fly tipping in Calderdale is a post we can’t wait to stop posting! For the second month in a row, here are some images of fly tipping in Calderdale. These were provided by our community wardens, taken during their routine walkabouts. Our aim is not to name and shame but to … Continue reading Let’s put a stop to fly-tipping
West Yorkshire Trading Standards Newsletter Scam Alert #9 29.05.2020
This weekly alert outlines trending fraud patterns during the current COVID-19 pandemic and what we can do to stay protected. Outline of trending scams: Rogue traders claiming they must check the purity of the air in a property. Doorstep caller (male) in Kirklees targeting isolated, vulnerable residents claiming he’s from the Red Cross or Social … Continue reading West Yorkshire Trading Standards Newsletter Scam Alert #9 29.05.2020
West Yorkshire Trading Standards Newsletter Scam Alert 15.05.2020
This weekly alert outlines trending fraud patterns during the current COVID-19 pandemic and what we can do to stay protected. West Yorkshire Trading Standards News Alert issue 5 15.05.2020 Outline of trending scams: Young mums facebook accounts cloned and contacts approached to ask for financial support Fraudulent Citizens Advice calls claiming to write off 70% … Continue reading West Yorkshire Trading Standards Newsletter Scam Alert 15.05.2020
Counting the cost of fly tipping
Calderdale residents are being urged to dispose of any rubbish responsibly, following a number of recent fly tipping cases in the borough. The Council’s Community Safety Wardens have attended a number of fly tipping incidents throughout Calderdale in recent weeks, including cases at Albert Promenade in Halifax, Cold Edge Road at Wainstalls, Donkey Hill outside … Continue reading Counting the cost of fly tipping