A powerful new fostering film is supporting Calderdale Council’s campaign to recruit more foster carers in the borough. ‘The Run’ is the seventh film to be produced by a growing partnership of councils and children’s trusts to promote local authority fostering. The film focuses on Tom, an 11-year-old boy, contrasting his need to run –… read more … about New film highlights the power of fostering>>
A former brownfield site in Sowerby Bridge is being transformed into a new community of affordable homes, as part of ongoing collaborative efforts to provide high-quality housing in Calderdale. Together Housing, a northern based housing association, is working with Termrim Construction to progress construction on 30 homes for affordable rent at Rawson Wood, a site… read more … about Affordable Housing Scheme Breathing New Life into Brownfield Site in Calderdale>>
The days may be getting shorter, but there are still plenty of opportunities to get out and about in the Calderdale countryside, with new guides featuring inspiring routes for all abilities, across the borough. Calderdale boasts an extensive network of rights of way, with around two thousand footpaths, bridleways and other routes, totalling around 850… read more … about A Calderdale Way for all>>
Calderdale’s distinctiveness will once again be showcased on the national stage, when Sally Wainwright’s latest TV drama, Riot Women hits our screens on Sunday 12 October. West Yorkshire’s own multi-BAFTA award-winning writer chose locations across Calderdale to film her new six-part BBC series, including Hebden Bridge, Todmorden, Mytholmroyd and Halifax. The borough also took centre… read more … about Riot Women to put Calderdale in spotlight>>
The completion of a new town square in Sowerby Bridge has provided a welcoming, mixed-use space for the whole community to enjoy. People first gathered in the newly opened square during the Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival in September. It proved a popular destination on the route, with spaces for performances, stalls, sitting and socialising. Ward… read more … about A square to share: Sowerby Bridge’s vibrant new community space hits the mark>>
Schools in Calderdale have received international recognition for their part in a unique educational creative project, to learn more about the composition and performance of music for television and film. Now in its second year, the Lights Camera Score project is a partnership between Calderdale Council, Little People Big Noise, English Chamber Orchestra, Calderdale Music… read more … about Lights, Camera, Score goes global>>
The Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Jane Scullion said: “This is truly shocking news and our thoughts and condolences are with all of the people who have been affected. This is a despicable act on a day and in a place of such significance to the Jewish community. “Our thanks go to the Emergency Services… read more … about Manchester synagogue attack – statement from the Council’s Leader>>
People are invited to have their say on plans to make it easier, safer and greener to travel around north east Calderdale. Calderdale Council is working with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority on improved travel options around the areas of Halifax and Stump Cross, Northowram, Shelf, and Hipperholme. The Connecting North East Calderdale project aims… read more … about Have your say to shape travel in north east Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council is marking the start of the budget setting process, with a report being considered by Cabinet assessing financial resilience, as well as the opportunities and risks related to changes in the way local government is being financed. At the next meeting of the Council’s Cabinet, members will consider a revised medium term financial… read more … about Planning ahead for a sustainable budget>>
