Owners of empty homes in Calderdale who need help to bring them back into use are invited to the Council’s drop-in advice sessions during National Empty Homes Week (Monday 23 to Sunday 29 September 2019). During the awareness-raising week, Calderdale Council is reminding people of the support it can offer to help breathe new life… read more … about Bringing empty homes back to life>>
In response to the Government announcement of an additional £20.7m flood defence investment for Calderdale, Cllr Tim Swift, Leader of Calderdale Council, said: “We welcome the announcement of an additional £20.7m flood defence investment for Calderdale and I am delighted the Government has listened to our requests for extra funding to boost the defences across… read more … about Additional £20.7m flood defence investment for Calderdale>>
Environment Agency press release An extra £21m has been pledged by the Government to benefit communities in the Calder Valley as part of a new round of flood defence investment announced by Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers today (Tuesday 10 September 2019). Thirteen flood defence projects across Yorkshire, Cumbria, the North East and the South East… read more … about An extra £21m of flood funding pledged by the Government for the Calder Valley>>
Local people are being invited to have their say on exciting plans for new homes in Illingworth, Ovenden and Mixenden, as part of Calderdale Council’s North Halifax Transformation Project. The Council is looking to develop three of its sites into around 250 modern, affordable homes to meet local needs. These could include homes which are… read more … about Have your say on housing plans for North Halifax>>
Calderdale residents and visitors are being urged not to miss three exciting exhibitions hosted by the Council’s Museums Service, covering themes from Calderdale’s role in the Second World War to the region’s artistic talents. The ninth annual Calderdale Open art exhibition will feature a selection of drawings, paintings, prints, photographs and textiles created by professional… read more … about Exciting exhibitions bring local stories to life>>
Brighouse and Todmorden are two of the 100 UK towns which will receive support from a multi-billion pound programme to develop innovative regeneration plans, announced today by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Find out more on GOV.UK(external link). In response to the announcement, Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s Leader, said: “We… read more … about Brighouse and Todmorden to benefit from Towns Fund>>
Ministers urged to commit £141 million to fund Flood Alleviation to Unlock Economic Growth Programme which would protect more than 3,000 business, 5,000 homes and 32,000 jobs Press release from West Yorkshire Combined Authority The Chair of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority has called on the Government to commit £141 million to support new flood… read more … about Government urged to back multi-million-pound package of flood defence schemes for Leeds City Region>>
Halifax Heritage Festival is back, giving visitors a glimpse behind the scenes of some of the town’s grand, heritage buildings and the chance to find out more about its fascinating history. Running alongside the national Heritage Open Days, the Halifax Heritage Festival is coordinated by Halifax Business Improvement District and runs until Sunday 22 September…. read more … about Discover Halifax’s heritage>>
