The next stage in the improvement works which will see major upgrades to the A629 will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 16 November 2015. Plans for the road scheme, which will ease congestion on the A629 between Jubilee Road and the junction with Free School Lane in Halifax, were unveiled to the… read more … about Next steps for A629 improvements>>
Press release from the Environment Agency The flood warning siren at Walsden Water has been sounded today (approx 14:00hrs) meaning that flooding is expected in the area. If people hear the siren in the area they should take immediate action to protect themselves and their property. The flood siren at Walsden Water covers 245 properties. … read more … about Flood siren sounded at Walsden Water – flooding expected>>
Halifax has been officially recognised as one of the country’s greatest towns. The town was one of just three places shortlisted for the prestigious Great Town Award run by the Academy of Urbanism. It was up against finalists Frome and Margate. Halifax narrowly missed out on the top spot, with Frome coming first at the… read more … about Halifax is one of UK’s top towns>>
Grass verges and open spaces in Calderdale could soon be a lot more colourful, as Calderdale Council’s Cabinet discuss the planting of wild flowers across the borough. There are already a number of sites across Calderdale where wildflowers have been allowed to bloom, resulting in stunning displays of flowers like poppies appearing on the road… read more … about Blooming marvellous>>
Essential street works on Browning Avenue in Siddal will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 16 November 2015. The highway improvements are necessary because the road, which is unadopted and so is not maintained by the Council, is in a very poor condition. The proposed street works will improve the paving, lighting and… read more … about Paving the way for Browning Avenue improvements>>
Towns across Calderdale could soon benefit from a development boost, as Calderdale Council’s Cabinet discuss proposals to introduce Town Boards across the borough. At the meeting of Cabinet on Monday 16 November, members will discuss plans to introduce Town Boards in the main Calderdale market towns of Halifax, Brighouse, Elland, Sowerby Bridge and Hebden Bridge. … read more … about Driving development in Calderdale towns>>
On Sunday 8 November, people across the country will commemorate Remembrance Sunday, and Calderdale Council is working hard to make sure events in the borough act as a fitting tribute to those who lost their lives fighting for their country. The main focus for commemoration in Halifax will be the Remembrance Sunday Parade from Halifax… read more … about Remembrance Sunday in Calderdale>>
Residents in Calderdale are being asked to share their opinions on the future development of the borough, through a series of consultations now taking place. Consultations on the new Local Plan and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) will run from Friday 6 November through to Friday 18 December 2015 on the Council’s Consultation Portal at http://calderdale.objective.co.uk/portal/planning_services/(external… read more … about Have your say on future development>>
The Calderdale Health and Wellbeing Board, which leads on the strategic planning of local health and wellbeing services, has recently been looking at ways in which we can all eat more healthily, helping to reduce obesity levels in the borough. As part of this work, the Board recently held a Calderdale Assembly event to discuss… read more … about Shaping food culture in Calderdale>>
