A report by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) into the cost of smoking to the social care system in England estimates that it added £3.4 million to Calderdale Council’s social care bill in 2015/16. Smoking tobacco is one of the biggest causes of illness and death in Calderdale, with 19% of adults being regular… read more … about Counting the cost of smoking on social care>>
Calderdale Council has appointed a natural flood management specialist as part of its work to reduce the risk of flooding across the Calder Valley. Rob Twiggs previously worked for Moors for the Future Partnership in the Peak District National Park before joining Calderdale Council in February 2017. He has 12 years’ experience working in the… read more … about Twiggs to reduce flood risk in Calderdale>>
Press release with ROKT Climbing Centre A terrifying tower has been created as the UK’s highest man-made outdoor climbing wall prepares to open. Higher than both the Tower of London and the Angel of the North, the towering ROKTFACE wall at ROKT climbing centre in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, will now see people climb routes up… read more … about Terrifying tower becomes UK’s highest climbing wall>>
The Piece Hall in Halifax will re-open its gates to the public on Tuesday 1 August 2017 after the completion of Calderdale Council’s multi-million pound transformation programme, which includes support of £7million from The National Lottery. At 10am on Yorkshire Day the bell above the west gate will be rung to echo the first day… read more … about The Piece Hall to re-open on Yorkshire Day>>
The Leeds office of global professional services and engineering consultancy WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff has been appointed by Calderdale Council to take forward plans to deliver the ‘Halifax Station Gateway’. The company will set out a strategic programme to deliver the existing station masterplan and improve connectivity for the town centre which is currently undergoing… read more … about Rail vision for Halifax signals new era for market town as WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff commissioned to develop station masterplan>>
The future of Todmorden College will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet at the next meeting on Monday 3 April 2017. The college, which is owned by Calderdale Council, is a 1950s building which does not meet modern standards of construction and would cost an estimated £750,000 to bring up to an acceptable level. It… read more … about Cabinet considers Todmorden College’s future>>
Calderdale Interfaith Council, Calderdale Council of Mosques and Calderdale Council stand together in condemning the attack outside the Houses of Parliament in London which took place yesterday. Our thoughts are with the families and friends who have lost loved ones and we pray that those who are injured make a speedy recovery. Our thoughts are… read more … about Joint statement on behalf of Calderdale Interfaith Council, Calderdale Council of Mosques and Calderdale Council on the terrorist incident in London>>
Press release from Cancer Research UK Smokers in Calderdale are being targeted by a new campaign to highlight the effectiveness of local Stop Smoking Services. Cancer Research UK has launched an advertising campaign, supported by NHS Smokefree, aimed at increase awareness and encourage people to get help from their local Stop Smoking Service, which give smokers… read more … about Campaign highlights best chance of quitting for Calderdale smokers>>
Leeds Beckett University, in partnership with Calderdale Council, is launching a new initiative to drive growth amongst early-stage and growing businesses. The University Business Centre will be based at Piece Mill in Halifax, situated next to the historic Piece Hall, which is currently undergoing a multi-million pound transformation programme and will re-open later this year…. read more … about Leeds Beckett business centre to drive economic growth in Halifax>>
