Visitors to Todmorden Town Hall will catch their first glimpse of the building’s new heritage centre during Heritage Open Days this September. The exciting new addition opens officially on Friday 11 September, as part of a project to tell the fascinating story of the Grade I listed building. Through the project, trained volunteers are providing… read more … about Todmorden Town Hall – telling the story>>
It’s official – Halifax is a great town! Halifax is one of just three places in the UK to be in the shortlist for the prestigious Great Town Award run by the Academy of Urbanism. Over 40 towns were nominated by members of the Academy of Urbanism, who drew up a list of 10 leading… read more … about Halifax in the running for Great Town Award>>
The renovation of the historic Princess Buildings in Halifax is well underway. The work will see a modern office environment provided whilst preserving significant heritage features, and people will be able to see the new extension taking shape over the next few weeks. The Grade II* listed building is being refurbished as part of Calderdale… read more … about Princess Buildings on track for bright future>>
Adult learners will soon benefit from even better facilities and more classes as Calderdale Council’s adult learning service moves to new premises. Calderdale Adult Learning is moving from Horton House in Halifax and Brighouse Adult Learning Centre, and from Wednesday 2 September 2015 will be based on the first floor at Heath on Free School… read more … about New facilities for adult learners>>
News from Marketing Halifax The second Halifax Heritage Festival is taking place between Thursday 10th September and Sunday 13th September 2015 across the town centre, local villages, and local market towns. Co-ordinated by Marketing Halifax, there will be 20 heritage sites hosting events and activities during the festival with over 60 walks, talks, tours, viewings,… read more … about Halifax Heritage Festival Announced>>
Time is running out for Calderdale businesses to take advantage of the government’s Superfast broadband connection vouchers. Small to Medium sized enterprises in West Yorkshire are entitled to a £3000 connection voucher to allow them to fund the installation of infrastructure needed for Superfast Broadband. The scheme, which began last year, has already given away… read more … about Act Superfast for business connection boost>>
Calderdale students are celebrating today after receiving their GCSE results. A complete picture of the results is still being finalised, but early indications are that a number of schools have made significant improvements on last year’s marks, particularly Trinity Academy, Todmorden High School and Calder High School. Cllr Megan Swift, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for… read more … about Congratulations to Calderdale students>>
Calderdale Council is celebrating after being awarded the Silver Investors in People award, just 18 months after achieving the Bronze award. Investors in People (IiP) is recognised across the world as a mark of excellence for organisations who achieve high performance through their staff. Gaining the Silver award is a massive achievement for the Council…. read more … about Council celebrates Silver seal of approval>>
Press release from the Environment Agency and Calderdale Council A programme of schemes to reduce the risk of flooding in the Upper Calder Valley is progressing well, with one completed and two more due to be finished between October and the end of February. The works have been developed by the Environment Agency, in partnership… read more … about Flood defence schemes well under way>>
