As more services and activities start to reopen in line with the Government’s step-by-step roadmap out of lockdown, Calderdale Council says that one of the best things we can all do to support businesses and each other is to continue our good work to keep COVID-19 rates down. Deborah Harkins, Calderdale Council’s Director of Public… read more … about Keep up the good work, Calderdale>>
In response to the very sad news today that His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has died, the Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Dot Foster, said: “We are saddened by the news today of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip has played a significant role… read more … about Statement from the Mayor of Calderdale>>
180 people received their first COVID-19 vaccination at Hopwood Lane Mosque in Halifax on Sunday 4 April. People aged 50 and over, health and social care workers, and people in ‘at risk’ groups could drop-in to get their first vaccination without the need to book an appointment at the latest vaccination clinic to be held… read more … about Another 180 people receive first COVID-19 vaccination at Halifax Mosque>>
New pedestrian areas with benches, plants and trees are set to transform Brighouse town centre’s streets, as part of a project to kickstart local regeneration. Construction work has started to create new ‘parklets’ in the town centre – small parts of streets which are transformed into community spaces for people to stop, rest and enjoy… read more … about New community spaces to transform Brighouse town centre>>
The Piece Hall’s “exemplar” performance has been highlighted in its first annual review, detailing the period of its 2019-20 financial year, during which its income grew by more than a third and close to 80% of its funding came from its own commercial activities. The newly revealed figures showcase the historic venue’s potential for igniting… read more … about “Exemplar” Piece Hall on track to ignite recovery>>
More public toilets are set to reopen in Calderdale this April. In line with government guidance, the Council closed its public toilets for COVID-safety reasons during the first lockdown in 2020. In July 2020, following national advice and the safest local approach, the Council reopened public toilets in each of the borough’s towns, with additional… read more … about Open for business>>
