Halifax’s beacon lit up the sky for the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations on Thursday 21 April 2016. The landmark on Beacon Hill formed part of a chain of beacons lit around the UK on Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday, after the Queen lit the principal beacon in Windsor. Calderdale Council registered the beacon to be… read more … about Beacon shone brightly for the Queen’s 90th birthday>>
Long serving staff at Calderdale Council have been rewarded for their hard work at the Council’s Long Service Award Ceremony at Halifax Town Hall. Staff who have worked for the Council for 25 years attended the ceremony on Monday 18 April, where their individual stories were presented and recognised by the Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr… read more … about Council celebrates 25 years of service>>
Calderdale Council and Genr8 Developments’ Sowerby Bridge Copley Valley employment development, which was granted detailed planning permission for approximately 80,000 sq ft (7,432 sq m) of new business units in December, has signed its first occupier as the scheme starts on site. The employment scheme is being delivered by Elland-based Commercial Development Projects. Calderdale Council’s… read more … about Next steps for ambitious regeneration scheme>>
Deadlines have now been removed for applications to Calderdale Council’s flood grants. Timescales for both the £500 Hardship grant for homeowners and also for the business flood recovery grant for premises affected by the Boxing Day Floods have been removed. This is in addition to the already deadline free Repair and Renew grant, meaning that… read more … about Deadline removed for flooding grants>>
Plans to deliver much-needed affordable family homes in Calderdale have been put in motion after the Council’s Cabinet agreed to free up surplus Council-owned land to encourage the development of new affordable housing and create local construction jobs. Work can now move forward to provide high-quality, affordable rented homes, as well as new allotment plots,… read more … about Affordable homes boost for Calderdale>>
Market Place will be arriving along Corn Market, Russell Street and Southgate this May for a fantastic celebration of culture! From Thursday 5 May to Sunday 8 May 2016, Halifax will be playing host to over 30 different traders who have come from all over the world, bringing an array of tastes and unique crafts!… read more … about Halifax to welcome international burst of flavour to town centre>>
This year’s Yorkshire Festival will be more colourful and varied than ever in Calderdale, with songs, music, theatre and even an attempt to create the world’s biggest disco! The Yorkshire Festival will take place from 16 June – 3 July 2016 and has a programme of cultural events which celebrate the county’s artistic richness for… read more … about Be part of the Yorkshire Festival>>
Businesses in Calderdale who are looking to expand, or businesses starting or relocating to Calderdale, could take advantage of the Council’s Business Rates Discount Scheme. It’s now a year since Calderdale Council launched the scheme which gives rate relief to new or expanding businesses in the borough. The scheme encourages the development of new business… read more … about Giving businesses a helping hand>>
The future is bright for street lights in Calderdale after the Council’s Cabinet approved plans to improve their condition, reliability and energy efficiency. The Council currently has around 31,000 street lights. However, many of these are old and are not energy efficient. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 11 April, members agreed… read more … about A bright idea>>
