On Monday 3 June, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will consider proposals to take forward plans for the regeneration of the Beech Hill area of Halifax. The area, just on the edge of Halifax town centre has been identified by the Council and the Together Housing Group, as one which would benefit from a number of changes,… read more … about Boost for Beech Hill, Halifax>>
Calderdale Council has balanced its budget, despite the unprecedented flooding in the Upper Calder Valley in 2012, according to a report on the 2012/13 accounts which will be discussed by Cabinet on Monday 3 June. Cllr Tim Swift, Leader of Calderdale Council said: “In this time of austerity it is critical that we maintain a… read more … about Balancing the books>>
The Shibden Estate is going Totally Locally for its food and craft market this weekend. On Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June Shibden is hosting the free event, which not only provides visitors with a great local produce market, but also an opportunity to look in on the Medieval Hall, 17th Century Barn and beautiful… read more … about A taste of Shibden>>
The former Ridings School is set to be reborn in perhaps the most ambitious and largest transfer of a Council building to a community organisation ever completed in England. The Threeways Centre in Ovenden, Halifax, will become a vibrant, state of the art facility and a thriving community hub on the site of the old… read more … about The Ridings transformed>>
2013 marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of Halifax Town Hall, and Calderdale Council is looking for artefacts to help celebrate in style. To commemorate the important anniversary of one of the most prominent buildings in Halifax town centre, the Council is holding an exhibition at the start of August, displaying items that represent… read more … about Halifax Town Hall – 150 years of civic pride>>
There are bags of opportunities for local shoppers and aspiring entrepreneurs in Calderdale’s markets! During Love your local market fortnight (Wednesday 15 to Wednesday 29 May 2013), there’s a great special offer and exciting events in Council-run markets across the borough. From 15 May and for a limited time only, spend £5 in any single… read more … about Local markets – take a fresh look>>
Calderdale Council’s Sports Service is celebrating after reaching the 9,000 members milestone. On 1 May 2013, Calderdale’s Active Lifestyles membership figures reached a record high of 9,015 – a sign of the great facilities and service offered to anyone joining at the six sites across Calderdale. This fantastic achievement adds to what is set to… read more … about Hurdling over the 9,000 member mark>>
Calderdale Council is ‘picking up’ where it left off, continuing its Big Clean campaign after the hard work of Council staff, Councillors, volunteers and partners last month. The last clean up took place at the end of April, with teams using sweepers and litter pickers to remove tonnes of rubbish and debris from areas across… read more … about No messing – Council’s mission to make clean sweep>>
Domestic abuse is a serious social problem, and Councillors in Calderdale will be asking questions of those involved in tackling it at a special meeting on Thursday 9 May. Calderdale Council’s Communities Scrutiny Panel will be holding a detailed review to take an in-depth look at some of the issues around domestic abuse, as well… read more … about Tackling domestic violence in Calderdale>>
