Calderdale Council’s crackdown on blue badge fraud continues, with five convictions this month for offences related to misusing blue badges. The blue badge scheme is for people with severe mobility problems and badges can only be used by the holder or in a vehicle which is used to transport the badge holder. At Bradford Magistrates… read more … about Five are fined for blue badge display>>
Plans to improve air quality in Calderdale are being discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. Members will consider the new Calderdale Low Emission Strategy and Air Quality Action Plan, which aim to address air quality issues around the borough. Although air pollution levels in Calderdale are generally in line with air quality objectives, the levels of… read more … about Tackling air pollution in Calderdale>>
Welcome to Yorkshire are on the lookout for a record number of Tour Makers for the 2018 Tour de Yorkshire (May 3-6). Tour Makers are passionate and reliable volunteers who are deployed along the race route to provide a warm welcome to the millions of fans who watch the action in person. They… read more … about Join the Tour de Yorkshire’s army of valued volunteers!>>
Proposed changes to the draft Local Plan which could significantly reduce the impact on the green belt will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet at a meeting on Monday 12 February 2018. The government requires local councils to produce a Local Plan which identifies land to meet their requirements for new housing and economic development,… read more … about Protecting the green belt, planning future homes>>
The future of the Todmorden College site is being discussed by Calderdale Council. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will meet on Monday 12 February to look at options for the future of the building and site, discussing the two very different proposals received. The Council has received proposals from both Aldi Stores Limited and Todmorden Learning Centre… read more … about Looking at the future of Todmorden College>>
Businesses with expansion plans for 2018 could benefit from a share of more than £5 million designed to help accelerate growth of the rural economy in the Leeds City Region. The funding is available to help the creation of new infrastructure which encourages business to grow and diversify. Grants are available in three key areas:… read more … about Leeds City Region businesses could benefit from £5 million fund to accelerate rural economy growth>>
Calderdale is paving the way to creating a more active and healthy workforce, as the first West Yorkshire District to have both the council and it’s largest training provider, Calderdale College, accredited as Walk Friendly Workplaces. The CityConnect Walk Friendly Workplace scheme, delivered by Living Streets the UK charity for everyday walking, supports workplaces to… read more … about Calderdale steps up>>
Calderdale’s relationship with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority is being discussed by councillors next week. A meeting of the Strategy and Performance Scrutiny Board Appointed Review Group on Monday 5 February will see councillors discussing Calderdale’s position in the Combined Authority and how the Council gets involved with discussions at a regional level. A day… read more … about Taking a closer look at the Combined Authority>>
The owner of an award-winning fish and chip shop and small property company has taken steps to safeguard his property following the floods that swept through his street on Boxing Day 2015. Tony Pollard of Grandma Pollard’s Chippy in Walsden, has purchased custom-made barriers featuring his business logo to provide protection against future flooding, with… read more … about Walsden shop owner protects his premises from flooding>>
