Art lovers in Calderdale have the chance to see a selection of work by local artists at the fifth annual Calderdale Open Art exhibition. Bankfield Museum in Halifax will host the exhibition from Saturday 10 October, which will feature a selection of drawings, paintings, prints, photographs and textiles by professional and amateur artists from across… read more … about Play your part in Open Art>>
Calderdale Council media statement issued on behalf of: Cllr Tim Swift, Leader of Calderdale Council Cllr Stephen Baines, Leader of the Conservative Group, Calderdale Council Cllr Janet Battye, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group, Calderdale Council “We are shocked by the distressing images of refugees fleeing persecution and the war in Syria, a feeling we… read more … about Calderdale Council response to the Syrian refugee crisis>>
The relationship between Calderdale faith organisations and the Council could soon be formalised as Calderdale Council’s Cabinet discuss the idea of adopting a Faith Covenant. This year, the All Party Parliamentary Group on Faith and Society established a set of principles to assist partnership working between local authorities and faith groups, known as a Faith… read more … about Show of faith>>
Year 11 school leavers and their families are invited to Calderdale Council’s Get Organised event, to find out more about the options they have when they leave school in 2016. On Monday 28 September young people and their families are encouraged to drop in to the Shay Stadium in Halifax between 3pm and 7.30pm for… read more … about Get organised in 2015>>
Calderdale Council has announced that it will be holding three days of talks and workshops exploring the latest innovation in digital technology during Wuthering Bytes, the annual technology event in Hebden Bridge. Wuthering Bytes is a week-long festival of technology which is taking place from 26 September to 2 October 2015 at Hebden Bridge Town Hall. … read more … about Explore our digital future at Wuthering Bytes>>
How do you think Calderdale Council money should be spent, and what do you think our priorities should be for the future? Now is the chance to have your say, as the Council’s budget consultation gets underway, with the name ‘Your Council, Your Voice’. Increasing pressure is being put on our budgets. By 2018/19 we… read more … about Council budget – join the conversation>>
In response to the announcement that the Leeds City Region will be submitting a devolution bid to the government on Friday 4 September, Calderdale Council’s Leader, Cllr Tim Swift, said: “I am pleased to support the proposal for greater devolution to the Leeds City Region – it’s the best achievable solution for Calderdale. We are… read more … about Devolution statement from Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s Leader>>
If you have a passion for fashion, why not head down to Bankfield Museum in Halifax where you can take a stylish trip back in time as part of the new exhibition, 19th Century Dressmaking? This exhibition offers visitors the chance to see a selection of historic dresses and accessories from Calderdale’s collections, and explore… read more … about Dresses to impress at Bankfield Museum>>
Six Calderdale parks already have the Green Flag award seal of approval, but now Calderdale residents can vote for their favourite, in a national poll. Bailiff Bridge Memorial Park, Manor Heath Park, Ogden Water Country Park, Shibden Estate, The People’s Park and Wellholme Park all received the prestigious award in July, and now residents can… read more … about Make your mark, pick a park>>
