Mysterious signatures have been found on a wall inside Bankfield Museum, Halifax, after being hidden away for decades. Over 50 handwritten signatures, dated between 1905 and 1914, were revealed during renovation works. They were hidden behind a panel at the back of a display case in the corridor leading to the top floor gallery. Calderdale… read more … about Mysterious signatures found at Bankfield Museum, Halifax>>
Residents on the Tour de France route are being advised about alternative parking arrangements when the race comes to Calderdale on Sunday 6 July 2014. Calderdale Council is sending out letters to people whose homes are on or very close to the race route, to let them know what they need to do with… read more … about Driving the Tour plans forward>>
After months of reading and reviewing, on Wednesday 18 June young book lovers from 14 local high schools chose their winner of Calderdale Book of the Year for Teenagers. The students gathered at a literary lunch at the Central Library, Halifax, where they met the authors of the five books shortlisted for the Book of… read more … about Calderdale youngsters choose their book of the year>>
Calderdale Council has appointed Professor Andrew Kerslake as the Independent Chair of the People’s Commission on Health and Social Care. The People’s Commission will give Calderdale people the chance to say what health and social care services they need and will also collect and review evidence. Local health services are currently being reviewed by… read more … about Kerslake takes the Chair for the People’s Commission>>
During the World Cup, and in response to national changes in the law relating to domestic abuse, Calderdale Domestic Abuse Partnership is stepping up its work to raise awareness of the support available. The Partnership is made up of organisations who work together to protect and support people affected by domestic abuse – including Calderdale Council, West… read more … about Tackling domestic abuse>>
Award-winning international artist Imran Qureshi has revealed his designs for two land-scale art installations at Yorkshire Water’s Baitings Reservoir, Ripponden, in Calderdale. The brand new pieces, Here and There and Bridging, will be the first public artwork Imran Qureshi has created for display in the UK. The pieces form part of the Fields of Vision… read more … about International artist unveils his designs for giant installations on the Tour de France route>>
Residents in Calderdale can now register to vote online. Registration takes less than three minutes to complete and all you need to provide is your name, address, date of birth and National Insurance number. The online registration service has been tested extensively with people over many months and is compatible with all platforms, including smartphones… read more … about Registering to vote just got easier>>
The wheels are in motion for Calderdale’s next Big Clean – and this time it’s all about making the borough really sparkle when it hosts the Tour de France on Sunday 6 July. A fortnight of cleaning kicked off across Calderdale on Monday 16 June. It builds on the great work of staff and… read more … about Big Clean moves up a gear for the Tour>>
To help local businesses make the most of the Tour de France coming to Calderdale on Sunday 6 July 2014, Calderdale Council is busy supporting them to prepare. As well as sending out leaflets and information packs to over 1000 Calderdale businesses, and regularly updating www.visitcalderdale.com(external link), Council teams have been out and about delivering… read more … about Tour de France – Council means business>>
