Monthly Archives: August 2018

Local people are being invited to find out more and have their say about plans for the Calder and Hebble Junction of the A629. The planned major upgrade of the A629 Calder and Hebble Junction has received funding through the West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund, and the Leeds City Region Growth Deal – a £1 billion… read more … about Tell us what you think about plans for A629 Calder and Hebble Junction>>

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Two new directors will take up their posts at Calderdale Council in September, following the retirement of Stuart Smith, Director of Adult and Children’s Services. Iain Baines has been appointed to the newly created post of Director of Adult Services and Wellbeing, whilst Julie Jenkins has been appointed as the Director of Children and Young… read more … about Council boosts senior social care team>>

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On A-Level results day 2018, Cllr Megan Swift, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, said: “Congratulations to all students in Calderdale for their hard work and dedication.   “I wish everyone receiving their results the very best in the next stage of their education, training or employment, and I’d like to… read more … about Congratulations to A-Level students>>

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Filming at Shibden Hall will start again from Monday 3 September, meaning it will be closed to visitors from this date. The historic hall is being used to film the new BBC and HBO drama series, Gentleman Jack, starring Suranne Jones as Anne Lister. Written by Sally Wainwright, the series will explore Anne’s life and… read more … about Don’t miss out on Shibden Hall visit>>

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Businesses in Calderdale are invited to find out more about the opportunities available for them to expand, at a new event in Halifax.  The ‘Tomorrow’s Business – Beyond Borders’ event is the first in what’s planned to be an annual series of business events.  The event will take place across Halifax at The Piece Hall,… read more … about A world of business opportunity at new event>>

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West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership has revealed its priority funding areas as part of a far reaching health and social care workforce strategy. A one million pound funding envelope, from Health Education England and the Local Workforce Action Board, has now been made available to support a range of high impact workforce… read more … about Green light for million pound health and social care workforce plans in West Yorkshire & Harrogate>>

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