Residents in Calderdale will be seeing some positive changes to their waste and recycling collections over the next year, as the new contracts for waste collections and disposals has now been awarded. Calderdale Council is pleased to announce that the contracts for waste collections and waste disposals will remain with SUEZ (formerly known as SITA… read more … about New waste collection contract announced>>
An exclusive energy buying consortium has officially launched that will enable businesses across Calderdale to pool their resources together and benefit from greater energy buying power and significant savings on their energy bills. The Calderdale Energy Purchasing Club is a partnership between Calderdale Council and local energy experts Orchard Energy and was unveiled today at… read more … about Combining the power of Calderdale’s business community>>
Calderdale Council has pledged to welcome 50 Syrian refugees to the borough, over the next two years. The resettlement programme in West Yorkshire is being co-ordinated by Migration Yorkshire, a regional partnership which works with national and local government, statutory, voluntary, community and private sector organisations to manage migration to the region. The re-settlement scheme… read more … about Calderdale offers 50 refugees new future>>
A new retail complex for Halifax town centre has moved a step closer after Calderdale Council awarded the contract to re-develop the Northgate House site to Oakapple Group, having secured funding from the Leeds City Region Local Growth Fund. A Leeds based property development company, Oakapple has an impressive track record of multi-million pound office,… read more … about Next step for Northgate House site>>
Calderdale youngsters have been taking on new challenges, meeting new friends and making a difference in the community as part of a scheme to build their skills for work and life. This summer, Calderdale Council’s Young People’s Service ran the National Citizen Service (NCS) scheme, with 108 young people taking part. NCS is open to… read more … about Young people making a difference>>
Over 260 people explored the gems of Todmorden Town Hall’s heritage last weekend. The Grade I listed Town Hall opened its doors during Heritage Open Days, where historic buildings across the country showcase themselves to the public. Visitors enjoyed their first glimpse of the new heritage centre, which officially opened last Friday and was created… read more … about Delving into Todmorden Town Hall’s rich history>>
An innovative scheme helping Calderdale residents to stay independent between leaving hospital and returning home has won a prestigious national award. Heatherstones Court in Halifax, which offers self-contained apartments and personalised support to people leaving or avoiding hospital, has been recognised as the most innovative / specialist solution in the National Housing Awards 2015. The… read more … about Top award for Calderdale housing scheme>>
Visitors to Smith Art Gallery in Brighouse can now admire Calderdale’s beautiful scenery without setting a foot outside, as their current exhibition celebrates scenic artworks of the Calderdale region. The ‘Landscapes of the South Pennines’ exhibition offers visitors the chance to see a selection of artworks depicting views of Calderdale. Together, these works show how… read more … about Admiring the landscape of Calderdale>>
Calderdale’s growing reputation as a film and television location takes another huge boost as work gets underway to film a major new Channel 4 drama in the borough next year. Well-known landmarks and local faces are set to hit our screens in 2016, with filming for the original primetime series (working title ‘The ABC’) due… read more … about Cameras to roll as major new TV drama comes to Calderdale>>
