Residents and businesses can now access over 200 sets of local information for free through Calderdale Council’s dedicated website, which could help make a difference to their lives and support business opportunities. Calderdale DataWorks provides ‘open data’ – free information published in an accessible format with a licence that allows anyone to access, use and… read more … about Calderdale data opens up new opportunities>>
This No Smoking Day (Wednesday 14 March) Calderdale smokers are invited to give up the habit, with support from Yorkshire Smokefree Calderdale. No Smoking Day takes place on the second Wednesday of March every year. It’s a day to encourage smokers to quit and to promote the benefits of being smoke free. This year, Yorkshire… read more … about Kick the habit this No Smoking Day>>
Local people are being asked to have their say on the future of community libraries in Calderdale to ensure they meet their needs. Calderdale Council is holding a public consultation from Monday 5 March until Monday 30 April 2018 to drive a review of its 15 community libraries. The way that people use libraries is… read more … about Making the most of community libraries>>
Calderdale Council is working with The Swimming Trust to offer 14 Calderdale residents the opportunity to train to become a fully qualified swimming teacher. Successful candidates will be able to attend Swim England Level 1 (Swimming Assistant Teaching) and Level 2 (Swimming Teacher) courses for £100 – the combined cost of which is normally over… read more … about Have you ever wanted to become a swimming teacher?>>
Upcoming overnight closures are scheduled for the A646 Burnley Road, between Mytholmroyd and Luddendenfoot. Calderdale Council is carrying out essential maintenance on the A646 from the junction with Ewood Drive in Mytholmroyd, to the junction with Danny Lane in Luddendenfoot. The work is due to start on Monday 12 March and involves the planing and… read more … about Overnight closures for A646>>
Calderdale Council will create a £10 million investment fund for regeneration schemes in the borough’s smaller towns and local communities after setting the Council’s budget for the next three financial years. The budget will also support a significant increase in investment in social care, to help meet rising demand, provide the right support for looked… read more … about Protecting services and investing in the future>>
Visitors to Todmorden Town Hall can find out more about the many hidden stories and spaces of the Grade 1 listed building at the next Total Tour on Sunday 11 March. This fascinating tour offers visitors a look behind the scenes at the iconic building, including a visit to the former caretaker’s flat and holding… read more … about Take the Total Tour of Todmorden Town Hall>>
Halifax Visitor Centre needs your help to cycle the whole route of the Tour de Yorkshire – all without leaving the Central Library and Archives! The Tour de Yorkshire takes place across the county from Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 May, with the race starting at the Piece Hall in Halifax on the final day…. read more … about Can you help us cycle the Tour de Yorkshire?>>
Calderdale Council is getting involved with the Great British Spring Clean – a national campaign aiming to get half a million people out about cleaning up their local communities. The Great British Spring Clean is organised by the charity, Keep Britain Tidy, with events all over the country. It follows on from the successful launch… read more … about Get involved with the Great British Spring Clean>>
