This RSS feed contains details of all the recent consultations registered in Calderdale Engage.http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engageen-ukThu, 09 Feb 2012 11:57:48 +0000Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:38:21 +0000Generated by Java class 'class cmbc.RssDocument'Copyright Calderdale Councilhttp://www.calderdale.gov.uk/council/consultations/engage/logo.gifhttp://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engageThis RSS feed contains details of all the recent consultations registered in Calderdale Engage.http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10308Measure and improve the quality of home care services both provided by, and commissioned by the council.Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:22:02 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10308http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7391The adult learning team believe that adult learning is good for people and that it can change their lives for the better whether this is for health and well-being, for family/social/community reasons or to improve skills or work chances. The team would now like to know whether or not this is true from people who have taken part in adult learning in Calderdale in the last five years.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:20:15 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7391http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10315Measure clients satisfaction with the services they receive, and measure how happy adult service users are and how they rate their quality of life. This survey was part of a national service user experience survey carried out out on behalf of the Department of Health.Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:21:23 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10315http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10020To provide feedback about the services received so far and to discover if services are meeting the needs of users.Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:39:32 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10020http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=5714Peak period congestion frequently takes place on the A629 Calderdale Way approach to the Ainley Top roundabout. Resulting queues cause delays and timetable unreliability to bus services which provide a direct link between Halifax, Elland and Huddersfield. It is proposed to introduce a bus-lane within the three-lane section of the A629 at Ainley Top. The bus lane will be approximately 400m long and will terminate at a point where the three lanes merge back into two approaching the roundabout.Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:34:22 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=5714http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9624The questions asked in this survey are to provide NHS Calderdale, Calderdale Council and other local partner agencies with an annual picture of how drugs/alcohol are impacting on residents, their families and neighbourhoods across Calderdale.Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:18:33 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9624http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view-external.jsp?id=191The consultation is on the Any Qualified provider (AQP) approach recently published by the Department of Health (DH). This initiative is part of the Government's commitment to allow patients who are referred to a particular service, to be able to choose from a list of qualified providers. That's providers who meet NHS standards for quality, care and value for money. We would like your help to decide which local services you think could benefit the most from having a choice of provider.Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:47:50 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view-external.jsp?id=191http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7241To provide a systematic way to engage with communities across the four areas of CalderdaleThu, 07 Apr 2011 08:29:25 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7241http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10266The friends of Beechwood Park would like to see a section of Beechwood Park in Holmfield transformed into a dirt track BMX area for local children and park users to use and enjoy. Recently BMX and bike users have attended the Friends of Beechwood Park meetings and expressed an interest in a BMX and bike area. The consultation for the BMX zone proposals will include a questionnaire sent to local residents and some park users. The aim is to seek support and highlight any potential issues.Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:32:30 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10266http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10400We are trying to build a picture of how residents and businesses in Calderdale use the Internet to inform decisions about how we can help bring Superfast Broadband to the area.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:31:28 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10400http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9462The Government says we need to reduce the National debt by reducing public spending over the next 5 years. All local authorities receive most of their funding from Government through various grants and we now expect this funding to be reduced by at least 25% in this time. Calderdale will need to make some tough decisions on how to meet these cuts. The consultation has now closed. A link to the report and results is provided at the bottom of this page.Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:55:40 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9462http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10488In 2011, the Council agreed a budget following the results of the public consultation in 2010. We now need to plan further ahead for further savings (as set out in our Medium Term Financial Strategy). We will be spending 55 million pounds less over the next three years, which means there will be difficult decisions to take. Views from residents are invited as to how we achieve these substantial savings, whilst continuing to provide services that matter most to them.Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:12:17 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10488http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10001To share with users, carers and related voluntary and community organisations the budget proposals, and to start the consultation process.Wed, 06 Jul 2011 08:07:16 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10001http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9860To obtain the views of all stakeholders on Cabinet's proposals for the Council's revenue budget for 2011/12 to 2013/14.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:25:47 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9860http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10147To learn what residents think about the Calderdale Call magazine and the information it contains.Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:04:55 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10147http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8509To help us understand more about how and why people use the Calderdale Council website, and how we can better support people to do this.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:40:12 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8509http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7175To consult as widely as possible with partners, residents, staff and all stakeholders on the draft Equality and Diversity Scheme to obtain their views on how the Council's equality and diversity objectives are going to affect them.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:34:09 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7175http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7582The Council's market service currently provides and manages retail markets in various townships throughout the district in: Halifax, Sowerby Bridge, Elland, Hebden Bridge, Brighouse and Todmorden. The service includes daily letting and long term tenancy management, collection of charges, maintenance, special events, advertising and promotion.In the past, markets have been seen as an important element within the daily life of town centres, we would now like to know if this is still the case.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:38:50 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7582http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10306To produce a three year strategy for Calderdale's museum and gallery service that will help it to respond to current challenges and realise its ambitions for the future.Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:08:59 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10306http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8343To obtain the views of Calderdale residents on a range of issues, which include: what makes an area a good place to live and what needs improving in your area; the performance of public services; public information; community safety and respect; neighbourliness and volunteering; and involvement in decision-making. This will help the Council and its partners to address the concerns and wishes of the general public, as well as identify how these vary between different groups and areas.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:48:14 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8343http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7140To monitor changes in residents' perceptions about Council services and their local area since a similar Survey in 2006.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:51:57 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7140http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10476To seek views on priorities for the Wellbeing StrategyThu, 15 Dec 2011 09:30:55 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10476http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10417To establish the views and priorities of local people on a proposed scheme to improve the Rochdale Canal for recreation and tourism, prior to the submission of a grant application to the Heritage Lottery Fund.Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:21:01 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10417http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9560To select the most appropriate poster design for the child friendly version of the Calderdale Play Strategy. Includes responses to issues raised by children and young people from the initial consultation. A 'you said, we did' approach.Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:55:14 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9560http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9771To conduct a Borough wide consultation on the supply of and demand for childcare. To establish the likley need for childcare over the period 2011-2014.Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:32:28 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9771http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7370To obtain views on a draft policy framework for community ownership and management of Council-owned public assetsMon, 04 Jul 2011 08:34:40 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7370http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9433Connecting Care for the Community is a review of intermediate care in Calderdale. The aim is to better understand how well: Services provide intensive support to people in their own homes, short-term nursing or residential care when they experience a deterioration in their health or when they come out of hospital. Services help people to return to being as independent as possible following an accident, an operation or deterioration in health.Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:13:03 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9433http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10265To seek views on the proposed objectives and priorities of the Conservation Strategy; To seek views on the implementation of the strategy priorities to feed into the production of an Action Plan; To encourage participation of local groups and individual volunteers in the implementation of the conservation strategy.Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:36:31 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10265http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9663Consultation with young people, Ward Members and stakeholders in Park Ward regarding the provision of activities and services for young people in that ward.Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:23:05 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9663http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8820To understand what the key drivers of customer satifaction are to customers of the Councils Contact Centre. We will be actively speaking with recent callers who have made contact with the Council via the Contact Centre to establish what the quality of service they received was like. More importantly we will also be seeking to establish which factors are of most importance to residents in order that we can use this intelligence to better inform the design of future services.Tue, 10 May 2011 14:49:18 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8820http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8580To gauge user opinion of Customer First in Todmorden, Hebden Bridge and Brighouse. Assess current Customer Satisfaction with the service. Identify any opportunities for improving the service. Put in place an action plan following survey to implement improvements.Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:40:48 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8580http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10197To gain the views of people who are assessed as needing day time support that will inform the specification that will be used in the procurement exercise.Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:25:30 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10197http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10480To identify any issues families of Disabled Children have in accessing childcare. To identify any gaps in provision, whether statutory or private within the Calderdale area. Increase the numbers of Disabled Children within Calderdale accessing Childcare / Short Breaks. To give the Council increased understanding of the needs of families of disabled children and implement them in future service provision.Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:30:39 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10480http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10355To seek opinion from residents and interested parties about the proposal to introduce five Dog Control Orders to the Borough.Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:49:44 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10355http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8300To consult as widely as possible with partners, residents, staff and all stakeholders on the draft revised Equality and Diversity Scheme to obtain their views on how the Council's equality and diversity objectives are going to affect our communities.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:35:50 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8300http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10262To receive feedback from the community and stakeholders on the JSNA in relation to key messages, priorities for specific communities and areas of interest and additional data/research on need that should be included. A set of consultation questions is available. A paper copy is available through VAC or at the Central Halifax Library in the Access for all room. The deadline for responses is the 31st August 2011.Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:12:32 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10262http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10083Draft Model Conditions approved by a working group formed by The Dogs Trust, RSPCA, DEFRA. CIEH and many welfare charities. The model conditions set out the minimum standards considered necessary by them to ensure the health, safety and welfare of animals in pet shops.Tue, 24 May 2011 13:21:11 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10083http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10193To enable local people to look at and comment on a draft Character Appraisal of the Elland Conservation Area, and to become involved in the on-going appraisal process. Also to comment on the suggested possible alterations to the Elland Conservation Area boundary.Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:26:49 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10193http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=34121. How the key elements contained within the policy are going to impact on the service users, staff and other stakeholders 2. Whether all stakeholders who are going to have to comply with the policy are in agreement to with the policy. 3. Whether all stakeholders wish to make any further suggestions to the policy based on the level of services provided and the impact that these services may have on a particular client group.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:36:46 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=3412http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10000Calderdale has a legal duty to promote equality in employment and service delivery. We want Calderdale to be a place where the differences of individuals and communities are positively valued and respected. A place where people feel that they belong and are treated fairly - regardless of background and circumstances. This survey is to help us understand how well residents think we ensure equality and fairness in Calderdale.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:37:25 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7596NHS Calderdale is keen to improve eye care services in Calderdale. This survey is to help them understand residents' eye care needs .Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:25:04 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7596http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view-external.jsp?id=183The Department of Health is currently consulting on the proposals for: - The strategy for Public Health services - The Public Health outcomes framework - Funding & commissioning routes for Public Health. Consultation on this closes on 8 March 2011. You can find more detail at: http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_121941Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:00:51 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view-external.jsp?id=183http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10101To seek residents' views on the possibility of extending the Hebden Bridge Conservation Area; To agree with residents the proposed extended Conservation Area boundary; To discuss the draft Appraisal document which will define the special qualities of the area.Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:56:22 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10101http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7393Draw together professionals and prospective users to formulate a network of service delivery across Calderdale's Lower Valley utilising the new Hebden Vale Children's CentreWed, 28 Sep 2011 11:00:07 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7393http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10359To gain feedback from park users and local residents regarding potential improvements to the Recreation space. To find out if local people would support improvements to the skate park area. This could include removing the exiting old facilities, leaving the tarmac pad for informal skating and install new ramps and skate equipment near the existing site. The consultation also looks at possibility of installing 'Outdoor gym' equipment.Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:50:38 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10359http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10307Calderdale residents are being offered the chance to have their say about how improvements to the Household Waste Recycling Centres in Eastwood can be made. A consultation will take place between 6 and 18 of September 2011. We are running some 'drop in' consultation events for residents to view proposed options for the Centre, give opinions and put forward any other ideasMon, 03 Oct 2011 11:43:13 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10307http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7597NHS Calderdale want to involve people in the planning, delivery and changes to the services it delivers. They would now like to measure if any actions already taken as a result of the 'Involving People' strategy to involve the public, are working.Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:26:07 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7597http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10086The purpose is to promote dialogue on a new piece of work between Calderdale Council and Calderdale Primary Care Trust, relating to the health and well-being of people in Calderdale. Service commissioners and providers, as well as stakeholders and the general public, are invited to provide comments and suggestions relating to a dialogue document which summarises the key messages from the data collected and analysed in this process so far.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:54:21 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10086http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10447To consult and gauge the opinion of those householders in the District which have a private water suppy about a proposal to introduce charges for ensuring their supplies are safe to drink. The Government has recently introduced leglislation which requires the Authority to implement a new and revised regime of risk assesment of supplies, and for there to be periodic testing to ensure safety.This legislation suggests maximum charges that can be levied for this work.Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:47:39 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10447http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8221To obtain the views of Calderdale electors on two Options for running the Council after May 2010 - Indirectly Elected Leader or Directly Elected MayorThu, 04 Nov 2010 12:06:16 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8221http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view-external.jsp?id=143What is the consultation about? The consultation is about making sure that staff, patients and carers all receive the information they need, at the right time for good quality care. The consultation looks at how we share the information we hold in the NHS with patients and where appropriate between services. It also looks at what information should be available and to whom and how we can use new technology to support patients and services.Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:28:35 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view-external.jsp?id=143http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view-external.jsp?id=144The Government's White Paper, Equity and Excellence: liberating the NHS sets out proposals which envisage a presumption of greater choice and control over care and treatment, choice of treatment and healthcare provider becoming the reality in the vast majority of NHS-funded services by no later than 2013/14.Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:28:51 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view-external.jsp?id=144http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10432Collate the views of the public (users & non users of libraries) to inform the reviewTue, 29 Nov 2011 10:42:04 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10432http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10347Monitor satisfaction within librariesThu, 22 Dec 2011 10:35:42 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10347http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10173To review the current opening hours of Calderdale libraries to meet the needs of the library customersMon, 23 May 2011 13:23:49 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10173http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9180to engage with our customers and stakeholders and seek their views on the licensing services we deliver.Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:48:18 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9180http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7158To consult residents across Calderdale about a range of issues, in particular their views on their local areas and communities. The results will help to influence a number of initiatives and projects under the Council's 'Local Area Agreement' with Government. The results will also provide baselines for measuring the impact of these initiatives.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:49:52 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7158http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8581We would like to identify how much residents know about the opportunities available to influence what happens in their local area. There are a number of ways already available to do this and we would like to know if the current systems we have work.Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:13:09 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8581http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10168The Refined Issues and Options builds upon consultation undertaken in late 2008 which set out some of the planning issues and options facing the district. That document focused primarily on the distribution of housing around the district. This consultation looks in more detail at a wider range of issues including business, retail, environment, open spaces, housing etc. It must be stressed that this document is not the Core Strategy itself but is a staging point in its production.Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:43:30 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10168http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9620NHS Calderdale is committed to reducing the prevalence of long term conditions locally. We would like to understand Calderdale residents' general knowledge of long term conditions focussing on Stroke, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Diabetes and Heart Disease. This information will help to improve services for people living with a long term conition in Calderdale.Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:42:00 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9620http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10366To obtain Stakeholder input into the proposed new Mental Health ProgrammeMon, 07 Nov 2011 09:18:08 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10366http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view-external.jsp?id=123Metro has launched a public consultation on its draft West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan Strategy for 2011 to 2026. The Plan is designed to support the area's transport needs and ambitions by setting out priorities for improving local road, bus, rail, walking and cycling networks. Consultation documents and feedback forms are available from the LTP website at http://www.wyltp.com or can be requested in hard copy by calling 0113 348 1726 or emailing ltp@wypte.gov.ukTue, 02 Nov 2010 16:07:48 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view-external.jsp?id=123http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view-external.jsp?id=185This consultation explores the proposed funding and commissioning routes for public health, including the ring-fenced budget provided to local authorities. This consultation closes on the 31 March 2011. You can find more detail at: http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/@dh/@en/documents/digitalasset/dh_123114.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:01:21 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view-external.jsp?id=185http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view-external.jsp?id=184A new public health Framework is being proposed, to improve and protect the nation's health, improve the health of the poorest, fastest, seek to advance equalities, eliminate the impact of discrimination and narrow inequalities in health behaviours. Consultation closes on 31 March 2011. More details at: http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/@dh/@en/documents/digitalasset/dh_123113.pdfMon, 07 Feb 2011 09:01:37 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view-external.jsp?id=184http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10148In late Autumn 2009 NHS Calderdale asked Talkback panellists to provide responses to dental specific questions. In order to identify any changes and to inform appropriate action, NHS Calderdale would now like to repeat this exercise.Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:13:32 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10148http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10474This survey is to understand what elements are important to residents/stakeholders and businesses in the development of the new library facilities in Halifax.Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:35:17 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10474http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9265Calderdale Council is building two new swimming pools, one in Brighouse and one in Sowerby Bridge. This survey has been designed to give you the chance to tell us what you think of the proposed Brighouse or Sowerby Bridge pool and fitness centre programme and opening times. The results from this survey will be used to help pool managers operate the new pools in a way that provides services that customers want.Wed, 08 Dec 2010 13:16:57 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9265http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9900To seek residents' views on the possibility of Northowram Village gaining Conservation Area status; To agree with residents the proposed Conservation Area boundary; To discuss the proposed Character Appraisal document which will define the special qualities of the area.Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:37:15 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9900http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10389To gain feeback from local residents regarding the installation of outdoor Gym Equipment on a recreation site in SiddalThu, 03 Nov 2011 07:24:11 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10389http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10188To consult local children aged 0 - 8 years on what new resources and equipment they would like to play on in Pellon Park.Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:09:37 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10188http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8061The Council believes that it is important to provide opportunities for its residents to take part in activities which improve their health, fitness and general well being. Responses to these questions will help us to assess the needs of residents with regard to physical activity.Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:28:49 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8061http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10429The Council is bidding to the Heritage Lottery Fund in March 2012, to secure a grant to repair and restore the Piece Hall, develop the Courtyard to provide a new town square for Halifax, improve the fit out of the units and open a brand new heritage centre. If the bid is successful, work will be complete in 2015. It is crucial that local people have given their views on the scheme before our submission to the Heritage Lottery Fund is made.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:38:21 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10429http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9622To seek customer's views on the document to ensure that the services being provided by Calderdale Council will meet their needs.Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:38:27 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9622http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10418To consult with NEF providers cross Calderdale about the Proposed Changes to the Entitlement to Free Early Education and Childcare Sufficiency, as published by the DfE on 11.11.11.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:51:35 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10418http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8620The primary aim of the survey is to gather opinions about our existing services and how they could be improved. The data we collect is also used to measure our performance in relation to the Public Library Service Standards, Performance Indicators and the Comprehensive Performance Assessment.Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:10:26 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8620http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9700The Rights of Way Team is currently asking members of the public to comment on the proposals listedMon, 17 Jan 2011 12:05:02 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9700http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=1912A follow up to the USPI survey to understand in more detail the answers given to the Quality of Life issues raised in the original survey and to explore the perceptions behind the dissatisfaction in certain areas.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:54:49 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=1912http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9303To seek the views of our customers (both applicants and members of the public) on our decision to leave our Local List (of information requirements when submitting a planning application) un-altered other than the addition of information requested by the Coal AuthorityTue, 04 Jan 2011 13:16:35 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9303http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8510In April 2009 Calderdale Council began a new Household Refuse and Recycling Service. This included weekly collections of food waste and plastic bottles, and fortnightly collections of paper, glass, cans, textiles and refuse. We would now like to find out how well the service is running from the customer's point of view and to see how satisfied they are with the refuse and recycling collections.Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:33:18 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8510http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9842The consultation will look at whether the Council should change its Fair Access to Care Services eligibility banding from its current level of Low to either Moderate or Substantial and form a recommendation on how the council identifies, manages and funds the needs of its community in the future.Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:00:13 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9842http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9841Review Calderdale's Fairer Charging Policy for Adult Social Service and implement findings. This review ties in with the review being undertaken on Calderdale's Fair Access to Care Services Eligibility CriteriaTue, 21 Jun 2011 11:03:46 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9841http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10396The Council will be pleased to receive representations for consideration from any interested individual, group or organisation, particularly those with expertise in access for persons with any type of disability, on alterations to the current electoral arrangements. Representations should, wherever possible, include suggested alternative premises which may be used for polling purposes. Further information relating to the review can be found on the Councils Web Site.Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:34:32 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10396http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9766Following the publication of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan in 2007, the Rights of Way team would like to gain a better understanding of people's use of public rights of way, the reasons for this and what can be done to encourage greater use within Calderdale.Wed, 04 May 2011 10:29:17 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9766http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10356To give reassurance that there is sufficient local police coverage to tackle crime in Calderdale.To listen to residents comments and views on the current consensus against violent disorder across all communitiesWed, 12 Oct 2011 08:05:02 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10356http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10141We are currently looking at ways to improve the Rubbish, waste and recycling information on the Calderdale Council website. Improvements to the site need to be based on understanding our customer needs.Tue, 03 May 2011 11:36:29 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10141http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8960Following recent legislation Calderdale is looking at how we can ensure that we improve the way in which we safeguard vulnerable adults. NHS Calderdale would like to know what residents think they should focus on to safeguard adults in a vulnerable position.Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:25:22 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8960http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8980The Safer, Cleaner, Greener Service manages and maintains the many parks, open spaces, children's play areas, woodlands and nature reserves in Calderdale. They are also responsible for keeping Calderdale clean by sweeping roads and footpaths, emptying litter bins and removing graffiti and fly tipping from Council land. The service would now like to know how satisfied residents are with the service and of any improvements they would like them to make.Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:16:36 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8980http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9362To obtain views from interested parties regarding the request from the North Halifax Federation to move from a three term school calendar to a six term school calendar.Mon, 07 Mar 2011 09:09:08 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9362http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10280Consult with users of Shibden Estate on the proposed car parking chargesMon, 07 Nov 2011 09:17:11 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10280http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10413To understand what a short break means to people and how they want it to be delivered. To help us develop a service specification for a short break service for the futureMon, 05 Dec 2011 09:29:15 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10413http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7660NHS Calderdale is committed to ensuring equality as a commissioner of services, a provider of services as well as an employer. To help them prepare their 'Single Equality Scheme' views of the public are sought.Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:27:53 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7660http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9342We are looking to target businesses in Calderdale to glean some intelligence on their approach to skills and employment. The benefit we are hoping to achieve is to gain a picture of how/where companies train/increase staff skills, where they would go to do that, where/how they recruit their staff and pick up any issues companies have and try and help them to resolve them.Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:52:29 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9342http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10469A comprehensive kerbside management review of on-street car parking needs on the highway network surrounding the Hospital district. The strategy will examine opportunities for Resident Parking zones, controlled long and short stay visitor parking areas by fiscal and timed restriction delivery options.Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:53:41 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10469http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9343i) Establish effective communications with the Asian communities in Calderdale ii) Compile a database of known voluntary and community organisations within the Asian communities iii) Identify the current and emerging needs amongst the older Asian Population in Calderdale iv) Establish systems to maintain ongoing information v) Draw up a strategyWed, 08 Dec 2010 07:41:40 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9343http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9281We would like to know what our customers think about our sport & physical activity service. To help us continue to improve our service we would like to find out about your customer experienceTue, 12 Oct 2010 07:32:08 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9281http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10392Monitor satisfaction within CMBC Sports facilitiesTue, 10 Jan 2012 13:32:26 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10392http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9002-To Define and model the local housing markets -Elicit need and demand for affordable and market housing -Forecast Trends to model the effect of new developments on the housing market and predict the housing needs that larger developments in growth point areas will meet and the customer groups likely to occupy them - Identify the relationship between the local economy and housing markets in each area - Support CMBC's understanding of housing markets and factors influencing them.Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:20:55 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9002http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10393To see if it was possible to produce a collaborative response to the government Green Paper on SEN involving parents, schools, voluntary and mainsrtream services, Further Education, and different agencies (Education, Health and Care Services)Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:54:24 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10393http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8511Education about relationships and sex will be given as part of the national curriculum from September 2011, for every age group in schools. In particular we want to make sure that parents of primary school children are happy with the content of those lessons.Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:03:36 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8511http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view-external.jsp?id=120To undertake a consultation on the services provided by The Information Shop For Young People, to find out the views of those using the services at the present time, and those who may use the services in the future. The findings will help statutory organisations understand the requirements for future provision.Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:08:18 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view-external.jsp?id=120http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10040To find out what local residents and users of the The Stray think about the potential refurbishment of the play area.Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:48:40 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10040http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8626The draft Halifax town centre SPD builds on the successful programme of regeneration already being undertaken in Halifax through the Yorkshire Forward Renaissance Towns Programme.The first Options Consultation was in December 2008 and another consultation in December 2009.Any comments made at this stage will be used to inform the final draft of the Halifax town centre SPD.Wed, 08 Dec 2010 13:16:22 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8626http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7599Due to recent changes in government policy all Primary Care Trusts are required to review and separate the 'provider' and 'commissioning' functions of their organisations. NHS Calderdale will continue to buy services as a commissioning organisation but will no longer be the provider of services. Residents views are sought on what they think NHS Calderdale should include in their plans on how to commssion their services.Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:29:02 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=7599http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8661It is a statutory requirement that the Licensing Authority consult on their Statement of Licensing Policy every three years.Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:48:39 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8661http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=3252Meet ODPM requirements; obtain information on public satisfaction with main service areasMon, 04 Apr 2011 11:52:40 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=3252http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=6929To obtain the views of residents of Calderdale on their satisfaction with Council Services and living in the districtMon, 04 Apr 2011 12:56:43 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=6929http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view-external.jsp?id=141This consultation exercise is about listening to views on a proposal to improve the survival chances and care for people requiring vascular services in Yorkshire and the Humber.Mon, 13 Dec 2010 13:29:09 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view-external.jsp?id=141http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10409The new housing at Vickerman Street in Halifax have now been completed with residents now occupying the new houses. As part of the 106 planning allocation for this new housing, there is funding avaliable for local neighbourhood improvements. A questionnaire was sent out to local residents. Local residents were also spoken to which will form part of the consultation. The aims are to identify and agree improvements for the local area. These improvements aim to enhance the local neighbourhood.Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:32:49 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10409http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=3012To enable the public to comment on the draft budget proposalsMon, 04 Apr 2011 11:53:27 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=3012http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9460To review the effectiveness of Ward ForumsTue, 04 Jan 2011 12:55:07 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=9460http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view-external.jsp?id=162West Yorkshire Police Authority members want to consider the views of local people, either living or working in West Yorkshire, when setting the budget for the police for the coming year, and have developed a short on-line survey for this purpose, looking at opinions of how much value for money the police provide, and also how important certain policing functions are.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:01:58 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view-external.jsp?id=162http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view-external.jsp?id=208West Yorkshire Police Authority members want to consider the views of local people, either living or working in West Yorkshire, when setting the budget for the police for the coming year. We have developed an on-line survey for this purpose, looking at opinions of how much value for money the police provide, how important certain policing functions are, and how much extra you would be prepared to pay towards police council tax for the coming year.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:30:25 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view-external.jsp?id=208http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8242To consult with all non-schools based staff on the quality of their working lives; what they feel about working for the Council; and to identify any concerns they may haveMon, 04 Jul 2011 08:58:18 +0100http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=8242http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10427to find out the views of children regarding their local area. What they like about it now and what they would like it to look like in 20 years time. The consultation was age appropriate and creative.Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:10:52 +0000http://www.calderdale.gov.uk:80/council/consultations/engage/view.jsp?id=10427