On Sunday 11 November, people across the country will commemorate Remembrance Sunday, and events are taking place across Calderdale to mark this important occasion. 2018 marks 100 years since the end of the First World War, and as such, events as part of Remembrance Week this year will have particular significance. The main focus for… read more … about Remembrance Week in Calderdale>>
Art lovers in Calderdale are invited to Bankfield Museum in Halifax, for the eighth annual Calderdale Open art exhibition. The exhibition, which opens on Saturday 10 November, will feature a selection of drawings, paintings, prints, photographs and textiles. Work has already been submitted by professional and amateur artists from across the north of England and… read more … about Calderdale Open art exhibition at Bankfield Museum>>
During Empty Homes Week (15 – 21 October 2018), Calderdale Council is reminding people of the support it can offer to help bring empty properties back into use. In Calderdale 1,530 homes have been empty for longer than six months, and the Council is committed to breathing new life back into them to help tackle… read more … about Help to bring empty homes back to life>>
Plans are being put in place for major changes at Brighouse Open Market. The market has been run by a private company for over 100 years; however the current operator, Northern Markets, no longer wishes to do so. The land on which the market operates is leased from the Council. This means that the Council… read more … about Bright future for Brighouse Open Market>>
Yorkshire council leaders have asked the Government to work with them to deliver a One Yorkshire devolution deal which could deliver a £30bn-a-year boost to the region and the UK. The findings of a new independent study confirm there is a coherent Yorkshire economy and that a devolution deal for the region could unlock benefits… read more … about Compelling economic case for Yorkshire devolution presented to Government>>
The amazing ability of Calderdale people to recover from setbacks was the focus of the Council’s latest Vision2024 themed week on social media. Thousands of people from across the borough got involved in #Resilience Week from 1 to 7 October 2018, which the Council ran to build awareness of the joint Vision2024 for Calderdale. In… read more … about Celebrating Calderdale’s resilience>>
Horton Housing’s service for young people in Calderdale who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness has moved to new, bigger premises. A large derelict building on the outskirts of Halifax has been redeveloped as a result of a partnership between Chartford Housing, Homes England and Calderdale Council. The refurbished building has 14 units of… read more … about New location for young people’s homeless service in Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council’s Audit Committee will shortly consider a report outlining the potential impact on Calderdale when the UK leaves the EU. The referendum which took place in 2016 resulted in the majority of voters voting in favour of leaving the European Union. The Prime Minister notified the European Union of the UK’s decision, as agreed… read more … about Managing the impact of leaving the EU>>
Calderdale Council has recognised the hard work of its long-serving staff at its annual Long Service Award ceremony. Six employees who recently reached the milestone of working for the Council for 25 years received their Long Service Awards at the event. The Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Marcus Thompson, hosted the celebration at Halifax Town Hall… read more … about Rewarding long service at Calderdale Council>>
