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>>
Sunday 17 May is International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), and every year, Calderdale Council flies the rainbow flag from Halifax Town Hall as a show of support. This visible and colourful support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities emphasises the Council’s commitment to equality, in recognition of IDAHOT. The IDAHOT… read more … about Flying the flag for equality>>
This week marks the launch of Love our Streets – a new campaign by Calderdale Council aimed at helping to make our streets safe and pleasant, wherever we live in Calderdale and however we travel. As part of the campaign, 20mph speed limits are coming to residential streets throughout the borough by 2017, as agreed… read more … about Love our Streets>>
Delivered by the team at Marketing Halifax and supported by Calderdale Council, Borough Market and The Woolshops, the eighth annual Halifax Food & Drink Festival has been announced to take place on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June 2015. Saturday 20 June offers a live demonstration kitchen with chefs and local producers taking to the… read more … about Halifax Food & Drink Festival Announced>>
Residents in Calderdale have the opportunity to pick up a free book as part of the celebrations for World Book Night. World Book Night is now in its fifth year, and is an annual celebration of reading and books, with events taking place on or around Thursday 23 April, the International Day of the Book…. read more … about Celebrate World Book Night>>
Students and their families are saddling up for a day of all things cycling, as Calderdale Council, Brooksbank School and Pedalsport Cycling Club host their first ever track party. The family fun day, funded by the Council, will roll into action at Brooksbank School’s cycle circuit in Elland on Sunday 19 April from 9am to… read more … about Cycling fun day is ready to roll>>
New ways to tackle low pay will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet at the next meeting at 6pm on 13 April 2015 at Halifax Town Hall. Calderdale Council introduced the Living Wage in April 2014, raising the income of over 250 Council workers. The Council is also working hard to encourage other local employers… read more … about Calderdale takes the lead on low pay>>
