Over 420 tonnes of steel, held together by more than 40,000 nuts and bolts are being manoeuvred into place to build Halifax’s new Central Library and Archive. The steel framework is emerging out of the site adjacent to the Piece Hall as the construction project reaches its next major milestone. It will take up to… read more … about Spire and steel make new Central Library>>
Residents living in Calderdale’s coldest homes are set to benefit from a £1.4 million scheme to improve their heating and insulation. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will discuss the project on Monday 14 December, which aims to make homes warm at an affordable price for the most vulnerable people in the borough, to help protect them from… read more … about Helping people to stay warm in winter>>
We all know it can be easy to over indulge at Christmas, but to get a head start on that New Year’s Resolution (and work off all those mince pies), why not take advantage of Calderdale Council’s December sports offer? If you join one of the five Council sports centres this December then you pay… read more … about Christmas jumpers wanted!>>
The relocation of Hebden Bridge market has taken a step forward as consultation gets underway to give local shoppers and traders the chance to help shape the new design and layout. Local residents and businesses have had a long-standing aspiration to see the town’s market move from its current location in Valley Road Car Park…. read more … about Hebden Bridge market on the move>>
A report outlining the developments in Health and Safety at Calderdale Council over the last year is being discussed at the meeting of the Council’s Cabinet on Monday 14 December. The 2015 Annual Health and Safety report is being presented to members, so they’re aware of the arrangements the Council has in place to minimise… read more … about Keeping Calderdale safe>>
Calling all Calderdale shoppers! Show some love for your local market this Christmas, by voting for your favourite in the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) awards. NABMA is looking for Britain’s Favourite Market, and is asking people across the UK to cast their vote before the end of December 2015. To help Calderdale… read more … about Love your local market this Christmas>>
The Sowerby Bridge Copley Valley development has taken another significant step forward having been granted detailed planning permission for approximately 80,000 sq ft (7,432 sq m) of new business units. The four new industrial units of 31,500 sq ft (2,878 sq m), 22,000 sq ft (2,044 sq m), 16,250 sq ft (1,510 sq m) and… read more … about Planning permission granted for Sowerby Bridge employment scheme>>
Visitors to Smith Art Gallery in Brighouse are in for some fiery fun, as a new family exhibition exploring fearsome, ferocious and friendly dragons through the ages (in all their shapes and sizes) opens on Saturday 5 December. This free exhibition features original artworks by local illustrator and author Chris Mould. Following his successful ‘Pirates!’… read more … about Dragons arrive in Brighouse>>
