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Equality and diversity

We value the diversity of people in Calderdale and are committed to ensuring equality of access to all our services.

Access for all

Based in the Central Library, Halifax, the service provides specialist equipment to enable people with disabilities or sensory impairment to use computers, access the Internet and communicate.

Asylum seekers

Help and advice is available for families and single adults who arrive in Calderdale through the National Asylum Support Service.

Citizenship ceremonies

When an application for citizenship has been granted, a ceremony must take place within 3 months. The Register Office sends the applicant an invitation to attend the next available ceremony.

Equal opportunities and diversity FAQs

Answers to questions about interpretation services, the Race Relations Act and racial harassment.

Equalities

The Council supports the equality agenda by guiding and supporting services in delivering social, cultural and employment opportunities for all, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief or sexual orientation.

Equality and diversity in procurement

Calderdale Council expects any supplier or contractor doing business with the Council to share it's commitment to equality of opportunity, and to operate in a non-discriminatory manner.

Teenage parents in education

Finding out that you or your partner are pregnant can be a confusing time for any student. This section provides useful advice and information on how to achieve your educational targets whilst still being a successful parent.

Traveller education

A Teacher Co-ordinator for Traveller children in Kirklees and Calderdale works to identify traveller children and to support access and achievement for them in schools.