Author Archives: Calderdale Council

£600m economic impact for Yorkshire from largest package of skills capital investment in the country

Posted on 08/12/2016 by Calderdale Council

Press release from West Yorkshire Combined Authority £33m investment in Leeds City College approved by West Yorkshire Combined Authority Follows on from opening of Kirklees Process Manufacturing in October – major skills boost to innovative industries including healthcare, life sciences and manufacturing sectors Takes total investment in upgraded FE college infrastructure in the region to £79m… read more … about £600m economic impact for Yorkshire from largest package of skills capital investment in the country>>

Don’t let norovirus ruin your Christmas

Posted on 08/12/2016 by Calderdale Council

At this time of year, viruses like the ‘winter vomiting bug’ (also called norovirus) can take hold. Calderdale Council is reminding people of the symptoms and what to do to reduce the spread of this very contagious virus. Norovirus is a stomach bug that can affect anyone and causes diarrhoea and/or vomiting. It spreads easily… read more … about Don’t let norovirus ruin your Christmas>>

Power to the people

Posted on 08/12/2016 by Calderdale Council

Northern Powergrid is boosting the resilience of its network in the Upper Calder Valley following the unprecedented flooding on Boxing Day 2015. In the immediate aftermath of Storm Eva many properties across the Calder Valley experienced a loss of power. Northern Powergrid, which is responsible for the power network that delivers electricity to homes and… read more … about Power to the people>>

Update on waste and recycling

Posted on 08/12/2016 by Calderdale Council

The successes and issues of the first few months of the new waste collection contract with SUEZ, will be discussed by councillors next week. The contract for the collection of waste and recycling in Calderdale was awarded to SUEZ in 2015, with the new service launched in August 2016. At the meeting of the Economy… read more … about Update on waste and recycling>>

Raising standards at St Joseph’s RC Primary School

Posted on 07/12/2016 by Calderdale Council

Press release from Calderdale Council and The Diocese of Salford: Calderdale Council and The Diocese of Salford will continue to give every support to St Joseph’s RC Primary School, Todmorden, in their drive to raise standards. An Ofsted inspection of the school in October 2016 recommends that the school be taken into special measures, in… read more … about Raising standards at St Joseph’s RC Primary School>>

Largest Package of Local Growth Investment In The Country – £64m Of New Schemes Approved

Posted on 07/12/2016 by Calderdale Council

Press release on behalf of West Yorkshire Combined Authority Largest package of Local Growth Deal investment in the country now well into delivery in Leeds City Region £64m of schemes to create new jobs and growth approved today by West Yorkshire Combined Authority Schemes include road and rail infrastructure improvements, state of the art college… read more … about Largest Package of Local Growth Investment In The Country – £64m Of New Schemes Approved>>

Could you be a Friend of the Victoria Theatre?

Posted on 06/12/2016 by Calderdale Council

The Victoria Theatre in Halifax has been at the heart of culture in Calderdale for 120 years. Now you have the chance to get involved with its future, by becoming its Friend. The new Friends of the Victoria Theatre scheme aims to bring people together to share their passion, skills and experience to help increase… read more … about Could you be a Friend of the Victoria Theatre?>>

Vision to boost growth in Brighouse

Posted on 06/12/2016 by Calderdale Council

Calderdale Council is developing a strategic vision for Brighouse and Rastrick, as work continues on the development of the Local Plan. The Council is now gathering evidence, which will be submitted with the Local Plan, on areas of Calderdale which are suitable for sustainable development. The ‘Vision for South East Calderdale’ identifies potential sites for… read more … about Vision to boost growth in Brighouse>>

Improving parking in Calderdale

Posted on 06/12/2016 by Calderdale Council

Recommendations to improve parking in Calderdale and revise parking charges to support highway investment will be considered by the Council’s Cabinet on Monday 12 December 2016. This discussion will mark the final stage in the current review of parking charges across Calderdale before changes come into effect. It has been five years since the Council… read more … about Improving parking in Calderdale>>