A massive £18 million investment into Calderdale will transform the high streets in Elland and Halifax, building a stronger future for our economy, new opportunities for businesses and an improved experience for visitors. Calderdale Council submitted exciting proposals to revitalise Elland and Halifax high streets to the Government’s Future High Streets Fund, and has successfully… read more … about Multi-million pound boost for Elland and Halifax>>
Photo by Darren Fleming Photography; copyright Historic England. COMING SOON: a summer of culture on the high street Calderdale Council and its community partner, Sowerby Bridge Fire & Water, are delighted to reveal they have been awarded a £90,000 grant from Historic England as part of the Sowerby Bridge High Streets Heritage Action Zone… read more … about Sowerby Bridge high street awarded £90,000 for cultural programme>>
Calderdale Council is paying tribute to all the workers across the borough and the world who have tragically died in the last year, by lighting up Wainhouse Tower purple on Workers’ Memorial Day (Wednesday 28 April). This internationally recognised day honours everyone around the world who has tragically lost their life, been injured or become… read more … about Wainhouse Tower to turn purple for Workers’ Memorial Day>>
Following the sad news of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Calderdale has joined the rest of the country in the period of national mourning until the end of Saturday 17 April, the day of The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral. As an ongoing mark of respect, Calderdale Council is… read more … about Paying tribute to His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh>>
In response to the very sad news today that His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has died, the Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Dot Foster, said: “We are saddened by the news today of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip has played a significant role… read more … about Statement from the Mayor of Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council’s commitment and action to reduce inequalities, celebrate diversity and ensure a fair health and care system will be discussed at the next Cabinet meeting on Monday 29 March. In December 2020, the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership signed off a new plan setting out actions that all partners, including Calderdale… read more … about Working together to tackle inequalities>>
Calderdale Council’s waste and recycling service has seen its busiest year ever, with the amount of waste collected at kerbside breaking previous records. The last 12 months have been challenging for everyone and like other organisations, Calderdale Council has been working hard to deal with the varying impacts of the COVID pandemic – keeping residents… read more … about Busiest year ever for waste service>>
Calderdale Council is continuing to support those most at risk of becoming seriously ill if they catch COVID-19, as the national shielding programme is extended. The government has announced that an additional 1.7million people across the UK will be added the Clinically Extremely Vulnerable list, after research identified a wider combination of risk factors that… read more … about Support available to over 3000 additional residents now being asked to shield>>
West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership (WY&H HCP) has launched an innovative staff suicide prevention campaign targeted at more than 100,000 health, care, voluntary and community service colleagues working in organisations large and small across the area. Launching on 4 February, ‘Time to Talk’ day, the campaign aims to get people in the… read more … about West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership launch staff suicide prevention initiative>>
