Nearly 200 people went to a drop-in session this week to find out more about plans for a road scheme to ease congestion on the A629 between Jubilee Road and the junction with Free School Lane in Halifax The session at St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Skircoat, gave local residents and businesses the chance to look… read more … about Local people have their say on plan to tackle A629 traffic>>
Young readers in Calderdale were treated to a celebration event in recognition of their summer reading achievements. Last Monday (26 October) nearly 500 children attended the event, which was held at Brighouse Civic Hall, to receive rewards for completing Calderdale Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s challenge, Record Breakers, was bigger and better than ever. … read more … about Celebrating summer reading>>
We can be healthier if we work together. That’s one of the findings of IBM, after joining forces with Calderdale Council on a unique project to use data to identify how we can encourage more active, healthy and longer lives in the borough. The aim is to get people moving more in their daily lives… read more … about Moving towards a healthier Calderdale>>
Shibden Hall is getting in the Christmas spirit early, by opening its doors and inviting visitors to the Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November. There will be a variety of stalls over the weekend, offering a wide range of products from delicious homemade cakes, chutneys and jams to beautiful selections of… read more … about Gift ideas galore at Shibden Hall>>
The latest figures on the local economy show that Calderdale is taking big steps in the right direction, with key indicators showing strong progress compared to regional and national averages. A recent report to Calderdale Council’s Economy and Investment Panel looked at key trends in the borough’s economy, covering areas such as unemployment, skills and… read more … about Calderdale economy on the up>>
16- to 24-year-olds in Calderdale who are struggling to find work or get into further education are being invited to take part in a free event. The Grow Your Future event, run by Calderdale Council, is about helping young people to manage their money and find jobs, apprenticeships and volunteering opportunities. It takes place on… read more … about Young people get chance to grow their future>>
A new 20mph speed limit came into force on 280 residential streets in Todmorden last Friday (23 October) as part of the Love Our Streets campaign. Love Our Streets aims to help make our streets safe and pleasant wherever we live and however we travel. The move towards more 20mph areas reflects what other parts… read more … about Todmorden welcomes Love Our Streets>>
The way that benefit applications are made will soon become easier and more efficient as a new electronic way of claiming for both Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction is being introduced. Following approval at Cabinet, the Council is now introducing a new way to claim online, using e-forms and an online verification system Calderdale… read more … about Introducing electronic claims>>
A Calderdale resident is celebrating after winning the £6000 cash prize offered for people who pay their Council Tax by Direct Debit. Calderdale Council is one of four Yorkshire boroughs that took part in the competition, as part of a campaign to encourage people to pay their Council Tax by Direct Debit. The initiative has… read more … about Calderdale resident scoops big prize in Direct Debit competition>>
