Work will soon begin on a major highway improvement scheme in King Cross, Halifax. Improvement works are taking place on King Cross Road and the Queens Road junction, which will aim to improve public transport access, pedestrian crossing facilities, and street parking availability. King Cross is a very busy area which suffers from traffic congestion… read more … about Improvements at King Cross>>
Christmas shoppers will have a little more change left in their pockets after Calderdale Council announced free Saturday parking will be introduced at four car parks in Halifax town centre from 15 November 2014. It will be free to park all day every Saturday until Christmas in the Council owned car parks in Victoria Street,… read more … about Council launches free Christmas parking>>
Changes to the way vulnerable children and their families are supported will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 17 November 2014. The Council’s ‘Safe, Successful Families’ project has proposed the introduction of ‘systemic practice’ which will change the way that children’s social workers provide their services. Systemic practice uses small teams of social… read more … about Council decides if systemic practice makes perfect>>
Ambitious plans for a biennial Yorkshire Festival of art and culture starting in 2016 have been announced today. The ten year plan, which will see major headlining commissions in a programme which has public participation at its heart, has been announced on the day a report reveals that this summer’s cultural festival accompanying the Yorkshire… read more … about Grand Depart Festival kickstarts new Festival for Yorkshire>>
As the nights draw in, and temperatures plummet, the woolly jumpers and warm coats come back out of the wardrobe, but if you have a passion for winter fashion, why not head to Bankfield Museum’s latest exhibition. Bankfield Museum in Halifax is raiding Calderdale Museums’ extensive historical costume collection to display how fashionable folk in… read more … about Fashion for freezing forecasts>>
Calderdale businesses are being given tips on how to support customers with dementia, as part of the drive by Calderdale Council and the Alzheimer’s Society to make Calderdale a dementia friendly borough. The two organisations have created a new credit card sized, fold-out leaflet to help businesses make it easier for people with dementia to… read more … about Building a dementia friendly community>>
Goosey goosey gander, where shall I wander? If you want to catch a glimpse of some exciting new artwork, then Hebden Bridge is the answer, as life-size woven willow goose sculptures have swooped down to Old Gate. It’s thanks to the hard work of young volunteers involved in Calderdale Council’s Community Taskforce, which gives young,… read more … about Youngsters spread their wings to create goose sculptures>>
Hebden Royd and the Hill Top Parishes could become a Neighbourhood Area if an application which has been made to Calderdale Council is successful. The application, which was submitted by Hebden Royd Town Council, Blackshaw Parish Council, Erringden Parish Council, Heptonstall Parish Council and Wadsworth Parish Council will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on… read more … about Hebden Royd and Hill Top are planning ahead>>
Drivers who have received a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), or paid to park, in the on-street parking in the outskirts of Halifax town centre may now be able to claim a refund from Calderdale Council. Parking charges were lifted in Halifax town centre on 8 October 2014, after it became clear that some of the… read more … about Council releases new streets for parking refunds>>
