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>>
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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?>>
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>>
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>>
Calderdale Council is placing libraries at the heart of local communities with a range of opportunities to connect residents to knowledge, information and skills to enrich their lives. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 12 December, members will consider adopting this new strategy to take libraries forward, allowing them to remain relevant… read more … about Putting libraries at the heart of the community>>
Calderdale Council has an important role in keeping our communities safe, including the most vulnerable. Health and Safety is at the heart of the wide range of services provided by the Council, and the safety of local people, employees, clients and contractors is taken very seriously. The Annual Health and Safety report is being presented… read more … about Health and Safety matters>>
In response to today’s announcement from Welcome to Yorkshire about the route for the Tour de Yorkshire 2017, Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s Leader said: “It’s wonderful news that the Tour de Yorkshire is returning to Calderdale next year, coming to new parts of the borough that can experience the excitement of the event. Hosting… read more … about Calderdale excited to welcome Tour de Yorkshire 2017>>
Getting a head start on those New Year’s Resolutions is now a lot more appealing with Calderdale Council’s December sports offer. It’s easy to over-indulge at Christmas, but to help work off those festive treats, Council sports centres are offering free months if you sign up in December. If you take out a Direct Debit… read more … about Yule never get a better offer>>
As the transformation of The Piece Hall gathers pace, a rare opportunity has opened up for an exceptional individual to lead the passionate and experienced team already in place to run the development, and oversee its transition into a world class heritage destination. The search is now on for a new Chair of The Piece… read more … about As Piece Hall transformation builds momentum, the search is on for a new Chair>>