Children in Rastrick now have a brand new state-of-the-art play area, after a £45,000 refurbishment programme. Work has just been completed at Oaklands play area in Rastrick. The improvements to the site include a brand new toddler play area, basket swing, monkey bars and climbing poles for older kids, and a new path and seating… read more … about Improvements to Rastrick play area>>
Act now to help our communities become more resilient as the Calder Valley will flood again, thanks to changing weather patterns, climate change and changes in land management. That’s the message within the Calderdale Flood Commission’s final report into the causes, impact and response to the unprecedented flooding which hit the Calder… read more … about Commission calls for action on flooding>>
A major refurbishment is taking place at Todmorden Sports Centre this summer, with a number of improvements taking place. In order for work to be carried out as quickly as possible, it will be necessary to close parts of the Centre from Monday 25 July for five weeks, with the Centre reopening on Bank Holiday… read more … about Improvements at Todmorden Sports Centre>>
Get set for some dinnertime inspiration this summer as the Holiday Kitchen rolls in to town showing families how to make great tasting family meals that are good for body and wallet. For five weeks every Monday families will join the Holiday Kitchen Team at Ash Green Community Primary School for arts and crafts activities,… read more … about Holiday Kitchen coming to Mixenden this summer>>
Visitors to the Great Yorkshire Show will get a unique opportunity to take a closer look at the Piece Hall weather vane, as it will be available to view at the stand of the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths. The weather vane was removed from the Piece Hall’s west gate as part of the planned programme… read more … about Piece Hall sheep returns to former glory>>
Halifax will be the place to be on Monday 1 August 2016 as the town hosts the civic celebrations to mark the county’s special day. Over 200 civic dignitaries, invited from across Yorkshire, will parade through the town, led by The LA Jazz Band. The parade will start at 10am from Halifax Town Hall. Businesses… read more … about Celebrate Yorkshire Day in Halifax>>
Dive in to a summer of fun, as Calderdale swimming pools team up with Disney for some special Finding Dory swimming sessions. The swim sessions, inspired by the new Disney film Finding Dory, are co-created with the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) and run from 25 July until 21 August. There are lots of sessions to… read more … about Fintastic summer swims>>
Calderdale Council is continuing to lead the way in using digital technology, becoming the first Council to provide 24/7 web based support for customers. Residents in Calderdale can now contact our customer care advisers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through the Council’s Live Chat web messenger service. This allows customers to have a… read more … about Chat around the clock>>
A LEP programme to help small and medium sized businesses to offer apprenticeships has supported 2,941 businesses, creating 2,367 new apprenticeships for 16 – 24 year olds. The LEP’s apprenticeship programme began in January 2013 and the first phase of activity finished in March 2016. During this time the programme engaged with businesses who had… read more … about LEP apprenticeship programme supports over 2,000 businesses to recruit young talent>>
