Halifax schoolchildren enjoyed a visit to the historic Piece Hall to see how progress is being made on the major heritage regeneration project. Contractor GRAHAM Construction and Calderdale Council invited students from Ravenscliffe High School and Sports College as the first of six scheduled school visits. Nine youngsters and three staff from the school were… read more … about A Piece of history for Halifax students>>
Local businesses are being invited to a breakfast-time event to find out how they could benefit from a new business rate discount scheme, and to get expert advice on property development. Calderdale Council is introducing the discount to help businesses with their rates when building new premises or renovating sites that have fallen out of… read more … about A slice of business advice for breakfast>>
In response to mention of West Yorkshire Devolution position in the Chancellor’s budget statement today, Calderdale Council’s Leader, Cllr Tim Swift said: “ Calderdale holds a unique position within the Northern Powerhouse, lying between the two great cities of Leeds and Manchester. As a result we’re likely to benefit from the significant investment planned by… read more … about Statement from Calderdale Council on Devolution, following the Chancellor’s budget statement today>>
Calderdale Council is about to carry out essential maintenance to Law Lane and Bank Top in Southowram, between Cain Lane and the top of Southowram Bank. Repair works will be taking place on the ageing carriageway, involving the planing and resurfacing of the road. The work is due to start on Monday 20 July and… read more … about Road closure for essential repairs>>
What do you get if you mix 10 days, one Yorkshire town, a huge dose of hilarity and over 50 events in 14 amazing venues? The inaugural Halifax Comedy Festival of course! This major new festival for Halifax officially launches on Wednesday 15 July, building up to the main event over October half-term from Friday… read more … about Halifax gets seriously funny!>>
A Calderdale factory is celebrating after landing a lucrative contract with a major company. The ISCAL factory in Ovenden, Halifax is one of the country’s leading manufacturers of coasters, napkins and other tissue based products, and helps local people with disabilities move into employment. ISCAL already has a number of high profile customers including Harvey… read more … about ISCAL is flying high>>
Thousands of people lining the street, thousands of metres of bunting, hundreds of yellow bikes, not to mention the 22 teams of cyclists racing through the borough! The Tour de France in Calderdale on Sunday 6 July last year was a spectacular event that will live long in the memories of all that were there…. read more … about One year on…>>
Regular visitors to Calderdale Council’s website may spot some eye-catching changes to the home page as a new design is trialled over the next six weeks. The Council’s existing website is being updated to make it even easier for people to use. During the trial period visitors to the site will either view the existing… read more … about New Council website on trial>>
