Calderdale Council has received a clean bill of health from local government experts who undertook a four day review of the authority in June 2015. The Council worked with the Local Government Association (LGA) to set up the peer review, which is designed to make sure the local authority is adapting effectively to the rapid… read more … about Peers are positive about Calderdale Council>>
There’s currently a selection of curious objects lurking at Bankfield Museum in Halifax, as some of the more obscure items from Calderdale Museums’ collections form part of a new exhibition. The Cabinets of Curiosity exhibition offers the chance to see some of the diverse objects looked after by Calderdale Museums. The new exhibition questions what… read more … about Opening the Cabinets of Curiosity>>
A new road built as part of the Sowerby Bridge Copley Valley development scheme opened today – Monday 27 July. The road, linking Hollas Lane with Fall Lane is a major milestone in the Council inspired development scheme, which will also ‘unlock’ 7 hectares of brownfield land. The works were carried out by Buckingham Group… read more … about New road opens in development scheme>>
A long-serving employee at Calderdale Council has retired after over 18 years of doing his bit to keep Halifax town centre clean and attractive. During his time in his street cleansing role, Pat Keane, 65 from Halifax, has become a familiar face in the town centre, working in all weathers to keep the area litter… read more … about Pat retires after 18 years>>
A new multi million pound contract between West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) and BT has been signed to make superfast fibre broadband available to tens of thousands more households and businesses across West Yorkshire and York. This second phase of the project will build on the successful work of Superfast West Yorkshire and BT’s own… read more … about Multi million pound deal will enable thousands more to go superfast>>
Calderdale Council has invited a group of local government experts to undertake a review of the authority to make sure it is adapting effectively to the rapid changes in local government whilst continuing to improve the lives of residents. The Council worked with the Local Government Association (LGA), to set up the peer review. The LGA… read more … about Council gets clear view from peers>>
Calderdale Council is celebrating becoming the first council in West Yorkshire to be accredited as a Living Wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at the Council – regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers – receive a minimum hourly wage of… read more … about Calderdale Council becomes first accredited Living Wage council in West Yorkshire>>
In the run-up to the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo on Thursday 18 June, people are being reminded that they can commemorate this defining historic moment in a variety of ways. Calderdale Council and the National Army Museum have teamed up to host a special exhibition at Bankfield Museum, which opened on Saturday 2… read more … about Calderdale commemorates Battle of Waterloo>>
Fascinating behind-the-scenes footage of the historic Piece Hall being transformed and the new Central Library and Archive being built will be available for generations to come, as budding young photographers and film makers embark on a new project to document the changes to the sites as conservation and construction work progresses. Local film and photography… read more … about Students snap a piece of history>>
