The Three Lions will soon be roaring into Halifax, as the England C team visit the Shay Stadium on Tuesday 18 November. The match, against Estonia Under-23s, will take place at the Shay, after Calderdale Council and FC Halifax Town successfully negotiated with the FA for the chance to host England C’s final International Challenge… read more … about Watch England at the Shay>>
Help is at hand if you’re struggling to pay your Council Tax. Calderdale Council is holding a series of drop in events throughout the borough offering support and advice for people who need help paying their Council Tax. The sessions will include advice on the Hardship Fund and on the Council Tax Reduction Scheme as… read more … about Are you struggling to pay your Council Tax?>>
Work is about to start on the repair of the Eastwood Household Waste Recycling Centre in Todmorden following an incident which caused damage on Saturday 19 July. The cost of the repairs is in the region of £220,000 and will be met by SITA UK’s insurers. There will be no cost to the Council or… read more … about Repairs Begin at Eastwood Recycling Centre, Todmorden>>
Staff at Calderdale Council are being offered the chance to take voluntary severance or voluntary early retirement to help the local authority balance its budget. The offer has been made to eligible staff across all services, including centrally employed teachers, as the local authority aims to make savings of £40million by 2016/17, as agreed at… read more … about Calderdale offers staff chance for change>>
As part of Calderdale’s First World War centenary events, Bankfield Museum is hosting a First World War conference, giving a glimpse of life in Calderdale one hundred years ago. On Monday 27 October from 10am until 4pm, the Museum will host this fascinating event, the first of its kind in Calderdale, which looks to shed… read more … about Discovering Calderdale’s First World War history>>
Finding something to do with the kids over the half term holidays isn’t easy, especially when the weather is so changeable, but Bankfield Museum in Halifax has plenty on offer whatever the weather. On Saturday 25 October the Museum is hosting a free First World War themed family day, with activities, craft and live performance…. read more … about Half term activities at Bankfield Museum>>
On Sunday 9 November, people across the country will commemorate Remembrance Sunday, and employees at Calderdale Council are working hard to make sure events in the borough act as a fitting tribute to those who lost their lives fighting for their country. There’s the obvious, but important work of cleaning and tidying up the war… read more … about Planning for Remembrance Sunday>>
Flood warning sirens in Walsden, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd will be sounded next week as part of the Environment Agency’s annual maintenance tests. The test is planned ahead of the Agency’s Flood Action Campaign in November, and the flood groups in the Upper Valley are taking the opportunity to test their own plans and… read more … about Flood warning sirens and flood plans put to the test>>
Taxi drivers will find it easier and cheaper to license their cars, and passengers will feel more confident that they are travelling in safe taxis thanks to a new licensing scheme introduced by Calderdale Council. New, improved taxi and private hire plates came into place on 1 October 2014, which contain clearer information for public… read more … about Drive to improve taxi licensing>>
