Ten Calderdale schools were invited to showcase their work on The Heartstone Odyssey recently, at a special event held at the House of Commons. The Heartstone Odyssey was created by Heartstone, a not-for-profit organisation which encourages children, aged from 9-12, to think about extremism, cohesion, identity, racism, tolerance. Representatives from schools in Calderdale, London, Slough,… read more … about Sadia takes Odyssey to the House of Commons>>
Almost £7m of investment in local schemes was backed by this week’s meeting of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Investment Committee. These West Yorkshire Plus Transport Fund and Growth Deal projects will progress roads, rail facilities and infrastructure development across West Yorkshire and the City Region. Schemes supported by the Committee include over £5.5m of… read more … about Combined Authority backs almost £7m of investment for Leeds City Region transport and development sites>>
Fly-tippers in Calderdale are counting the cost of their actions after two people were successfully prosecuted for dumping rubbish in the borough. In cases heard at Bradford Magistrates Court in December, Lee Pickup from Huddersfield pleaded guilty to a fly-tipping offence under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, and in a separate case at court, Valarie… read more … about Fly-tipping – catching the culprits>>
Citizens Advice Calderdale will continue to deliver advice and information services for residents, after Calderdale Council commissioned the service for a further three years. Last year, Citizens Advice Calderdale helped over 6000 people deal with almost 23,000 problems. The service provides information and advice on issues such as accessing benefits, debt, housing and employment. This… read more … about Continued support for those in need>>
Welcome to Yorkshire has announced new dates for its popular Tour de Yorkshire roadshows which give local residents and businesses everything they need to know to make the most of this year’s race. Welcome to Yorkshire will team up with local authorities to run the shows in towns and villages along the 2017 route and… read more … about Tour de Yorkshire roadshows go back on the road>>
The newly rebuilt Elland Bridge is expected to be open to pedestrians and cyclists by the end of next week – a key milestone in the final stage of construction before the expected full reopening of the bridge to traffic later this month. Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s Leader, said: “This is good news for… read more … about Elland Bridge due to open to pedestrians and cyclists next week>>
Christmas has been and gone for another year, and while the decorations might be up for while longer, many will be thinking about how to get rid of the Christmas tree. In the UK approximately 250 tonnes of Christmas trees that could have been recycled are simply thrown out. Ogden Water Local Nature Reserve in… read more … about Get Christmas tree-cycling>>
Flood-affected residents and businesses across Calderdale are being reminded that time is running out to apply for grants to repair and protect their properties, as the application deadlines are fast approaching. Calderdale was the worst hit area by the unprecedented floods last Boxing Day, with over 2000 residents and more than 1000 businesses flooded. Calderdale… read more … about Last chance to apply for flood grants>>
New flood groups are now set up in Elland, Copley, Luddendenfoot and Sowerby Bridge. Flood groups are groups of local people who volunteer to help their local communities with issues regarding flooding. Groups are already established in Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd and Todmorden, and have been an important community resource in identifying and helping to address… read more … about New flood groups to help communities>>
