In the run-up to Small Business Saturday, Calderdale Council is giving advice on how local businesses can make the most of the national campaign on Saturday 5 December. Now in its third year, Small Business Saturday aims to support, promote and inspire small, independent businesses across the UK on the first Saturday in December and… read more … about Small Business Saturday – get involved>>
Carr Green Primary School in Brighouse is now saving money and providing cleaner energy after solar panels were installed at the school. Solar panels, installed by Hub Energy, now cover the roof of the school, converting the sun’s free and clean energy into power. The panels will generate 10% of the school’s energy, saving 15… read more … about School powered by the sun>>
Council staff, community flood wardens and contractors have been working hard with residents to manage the flood threat from the rainstorm. While there has been some localised flooding of highways and low lying spots, defences have generally held. Six gangs of staff and two gully wagons have been out and about in the Valley responding to rising… read more … about Statement on flooding>>
On behalf of all the communities of Calderdale, we offer our thoughts and sympathies to the people of Paris as they come to terms with yesterday’s horrific and evil attacks. We offer our solidarity to them, remembering at the same time the many other victims of terror and violence across the world in the last… read more … about Media statement from Councillor Tim Swift, Leader of Calderdale Council on the attacks in Paris>>
A Grade II listed building in Halifax has been given a new lease of life as a state-of-the-art centre for learning for children and adults. The impressive Heath Campus, in the Skircoat area, is now fully occupied after undergoing a £3.5 million makeover funded by a range of organisations. The building, which is owned by… read more … about Bringing learning back to life at Heath>>
Visitors to libraries across Calderdale are set to benefit from greater availability of Wi-Fi for connecting their smart phones, tablets and laptops, thanks to a grant of £36,000 from Arts Council England. Calderdale Council is using the funding to extend its existing free Wi-Fi service, which is already available at 10 libraries including Halifax, Brighouse,… read more … about Library users get connected>>
Residents in Calderdale are being reminded to register to vote, to ensure their voice is heard at election time. Calderdale Council is carrying out its annual canvass of electors and currently has Electoral Canvassers out and about encouraging those who haven’t yet registered to do so. Even if you’ve been registered in the past you… read more … about No vote – no voice!>>
Making our roads safer is a priority for all of us, however we travel, and Calderdale Council is looking at the progress and the benefits of the roll out of 20mph limits in the borough. 20mph speed limits are now in place in 13 areas of Calderdale, with six more planned by 2017. Installing 20mph… read more … about Talking 20>>
A new way of providing adult social care could boost the health and wellbeing of thousands of Calderdale residents. Calderdale Council is looking to pilot a new service, run by a group of its social workers in a ‘shop front’ office in Halifax town centre. It will be a place where people can go for… read more … about Right care at the right time>>
