The British Business Bank has today launched its £400m Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF), aimed at boosting the North of England’s economy and helping the region’s businesses realise their growth potential. The British Business Bank’s recent Spotlight:The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund(external link) publication reported that the North contributes £350bn per year in GDP – close… read more … about £400m Fund launches for Northern SMEs>>
On Wednesday January 11, West Yorkshire Police’s Licencing Officer presented a Club Premises Certificate Review in relation to the Mytholmroyd Working Men’s Club. Calderdale Council’s Licensing Sub Committee revoked the Licence at the review meeting, stating they had no confidence in the Working Men’s Club Committee to operate the premises in accordance with the Licencing… read more … about Mytholmroyd Working Men’s Club>>
Calderdale Council’s Cabinet has revealed challenging budget proposals which are essential so that it can continue to balance the books. The draft proposals, which were presented at a Cabinet meeting on 16 January 2017 at Halifax Town Hall, cover the next three financial years to 2019/20. Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift said: “We… read more … about Balancing the budget in difficult times>>
Almost £7m of investment in local schemes was backed by this week’s meeting of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Investment Committee. These West Yorkshire Plus Transport Fund and Growth Deal projects will progress roads, rail facilities and infrastructure development across West Yorkshire and the City Region. Schemes supported by the Committee include over £5.5m of… read more … about Combined Authority backs almost £7m of investment for Leeds City Region transport and development sites>>
Christmas has been and gone for another year, and while the decorations might be up for while longer, many will be thinking about how to get rid of the Christmas tree. In the UK approximately 250 tonnes of Christmas trees that could have been recycled are simply thrown out. Ogden Water Local Nature Reserve in… read more … about Get Christmas tree-cycling>>
In 2012, Calderdale Council pledged its support to the Armed Forces Community Covenant, which is about supporting local people and their families who are serving, or have served, in the Armed Forces. As part of this commitment, the Council is supporting the introduction of the Halifax Veterans’ Breakfast Club, which will be held on Friday… read more … about Supporting the Halifax Veterans’ Breakfast Club>>
Press release from Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership Calderdale based Falconer Print and Packaging Ltd. has taken the next steps towards its business growth goals by investing in their workforce and training their staff. Falconer approached the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) through their membership organisation the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) to take… read more … about Calderdale firm train staff for innovative thinking>>
Press release from West Yorkshire Combined Authority £33m investment in Leeds City College approved by West Yorkshire Combined Authority Follows on from opening of Kirklees Process Manufacturing in October – major skills boost to innovative industries including healthcare, life sciences and manufacturing sectors Takes total investment in upgraded FE college infrastructure in the region to £79m… read more … about £600m economic impact for Yorkshire from largest package of skills capital investment in the country>>
Northern Powergrid is boosting the resilience of its network in the Upper Calder Valley following the unprecedented flooding on Boxing Day 2015. In the immediate aftermath of Storm Eva many properties across the Calder Valley experienced a loss of power. Northern Powergrid, which is responsible for the power network that delivers electricity to homes and… read more … about Power to the people>>
