These key Calderdale services will continue to support residents in the coronavirus crisis

Calderdale Council’s key Customer First service in Halifax, Todmorden and Brighouse will continue to operate as normal to support residents during the coronavirus crisis.
By John Greenwood - Local Democracy Reporter
Published 19th Mar 2020, 12:00 BST
Updated 19th Mar 2020, 12:02 BST
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Some changes to service delivery have been made to protect staff and customers, so people are asked to support the council with this, said a spokesperson.

If you, or someone you live with, have any symptoms of COVID-19, meaning you need to stay at home, you should not attend in person but contact the council online at www.calderdale.gov.uk or call it on 01422 288001.

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Waste collections in Calderdale are currently continuing as normal – the council is closely monitoring the situation and will keep residents updated with any changes.

Halifax Borough Market is remaining openHalifax Borough Market is remaining open
Halifax Borough Market is remaining open

Council-run markets remain open and the council is urging people to support Calderdale’s market traders and to shop locally if they are able – but only visit if you are feeling well.

Extra hand sanitising facilities are available in all council markets and people are asked to use them and wash their hands often.

The council will keep the situation under review in light of developments and will keep all traders and the public updated should the situation change, said the spokesperson.

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To protect the health and safety of customers and staff, the Register Office in Halifax is limiting the number of people present at registration appointments to a maximum of two.

If you, or someone you live with, have any symptoms of COVID-19 or are staying at home, you are asked not attend your appointment and contact the Register Office for further advice.

Details on birth and death registrations, marriage and civil partnership notices and ceremonies, ordering of certificates, and contact details are available at the council’s www.calderdale.gov.uk website.

Staff who work in the buildings which are being closed will be undertaking essential work or redeployed to other services across the council, to ensure business continuity and resilience.

The council looks forward to welcoming people back to its facilities, including those which have closed including leisure centres and theatres, as soon as possible, said the spokesperson.

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