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>>
Calderdale Council has prepared a plan of action for possible changes arising from the result of the EU referendum. The outcome of the referendum has meant that the UK is now entering a period of uncertainty, which has a knock on effect on local councils and the services they provide. To ensure that Calderdale is… read more … about Planned action in response to EU referendum decision>>
Plans to transform an unused site in Rastrick into a vibrant community centre have moved a step closer. This comes after Calderdale Council agreed to hand over the running of the vacant building to The Space @ Field Lane community group at the Cabinet meeting on Monday 4 June 2016. Field Lane Community Centre, next… read more … about Rastrick set for exciting new community centre>>
Press release from Calderdale Council and SUEZ Changes to the way in which waste and recycling services are delivered to Calderdale residents are to take place from 1 August 2016. From 1 August 2016, new services will be introduced for Calderdale residents, which will allow people to recycle even more materials at the kerbside. Under… read more … about Calderdale Council and SUEZ gear up for delivery of Calderdale’s new waste and recycling services>>
West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Mark Burns-Williamson and Temporary Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police (T/CC), Dee Collins have visited areas of Calderdale affected by the Boxing Day floods. The floods which devastated parts of Calderdale, Leeds and Bradford on Boxing Day left an untold amount of damage across the areas which affected… read more … about West Yorkshire’s Police Chiefs visit flood victims in Calderdale following £40,000 donation>>
Congestion at the Calder and Hebble junction on the A629 will be eased if plans are given the go ahead by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet at their next meeting on Monday 4 July 2016. The Cabinet will discuss the scheme, which is part of the Leeds City Region’s West Yorkshire Plus Transport Fund programme to improve… read more … about Tackling congestion on the A629>>
Calderdale Council is holding six drop in sessions to give local residents and businesses the chance to share their views about the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. As the lead Local Flood Authority, the Council has a duty under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to develop, maintain, apply and monitor the Local Flood… read more … about Tell us your views on flood strategy>>
Work will begin shortly on the A646 at Falling Royd, between Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd, after the road was severely damaged by the Boxing Day floods. The unprecedented flooding which followed Storm Eva caused a concrete beam which supports the carriageway to move, causing a crack which is 30 metres long and 25mm wide. The… read more … about Vital repairs scheduled for A646>>
Volunteers with the Calderdale Youth Offending Team have been thanked for their hard work at a celebration event held by Calderdale Council. The Volunteer Celebration Evening was held at Orangebox in Halifax and celebrated the hard work volunteers have undertaken supporting the young people involved with Calderdale Youth Offending Team. The event opened with a… read more … about Thanking volunteers for their work>>
