Businesses in Calderdale can now benefit from a number of new schemes designed to help out with reducing their business rates bill. Calderdale Council has recognised that the retail sector is changing, as people’s shopping habits change, particularly as more people start shopping online. Businesses are facing challenges as they look to adapt. To help… read more … about Helping local businesses>>
Sent on behalf of British Cycling. British Cycling is on the hunt for keen cyclists in Calderdale to become Ride Leaders and help inspire more people to get on their bikes and start cycling for fun. On Saturday 3 May British Cycling is running a free, assessed one-day course for local cyclists in Calderdale…. read more … about Cycle ride leaders wanted in Calderdale>>
A Calderdale takeaway has been fined for having poor food hygiene and putting people’s health at risk. Calderdale Council Environmental Health officers visited the Seraj takeaway at Bull Close Lane, Halifax and identified a number of serious food hygiene offences. At Halifax Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 23 April, Mr Mohammed Nazir, the owner of the… read more … about Takeaway fined for hygiene offences>>
Visitors to the Central Library in Halifax can now get up close to the prestigious Tour de France Grand Départ trophy. The ornate Grand Départ trophy arrived in Calderdale on Monday 28 April and will be on display until Saturday 3 May, before it continues its journey around the region (please be aware the Library… read more … about The Tour de France trophy comes to Calderdale!>>
Excitement is building in Calderdale ahead of the Tour de France coming to the region. On Sunday 6 July, Calderdale will host Stage 2 of the race, and preparations are well under way. As part of this, Council officers will present an update on the plans in place for managing the race through the borough… read more … about Find out more about TDF plans>>
Calderdale Council is reminding residents to make sure they’re registered to vote. The local and European Parliamentary elections take place on Thursday 22 May, and to have your say you need to register by Tuesday 6 May. Merran McRae, Calderdale Council’s Chief Executive and local Returning Officer at the elections, said: “Having a say in… read more … about Have your say – register to vote>>
Ravenscliffe High School, in partnership with Calderdale Council, is among 324 local sports projects to secure a share of £17 million of National Lottery funding from Sport England’s Inspired Facilities fund. Since 2011, Inspired Facilities has been helping breathe new life into tired community sports facilities and converting existing buildings into venues suitable for grassroots… read more … about Ravenscliffe High School awarded £113,000 of funding from Sport England>>
Nearly 500 local people have helped shape plans for development in Calderdale over the next 15 years. 11 workshops took place around Calderdale in February and March 2014. Hundreds of people gave their comments and suggestions about their local community and potential need for new development. Calderdale Council is working on the Land Allocations and… read more … about Shaping our local area>>
Eric Binns, who has supported over 600 business start-ups in Calderdale, has won a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion 2014. Eric has worked as Calderdale Council’s Business Enterprise Officer since 2009, running a successful programme offering advice, guidance and encouragement in self-employment. His friendly, knowledgeable and inspiring approach is valued by the business community… read more … about Prestigious business award for Eric>>
