Budding young authors were given an inspiring insight into the career of best selling author, Charlie Higson. The successful children’s writer and comedian visited Hipperholme and Lightcliffe High School on Thursday 3 April as part of one week of dates to promote his new book, The Fallen. Charlie appeared before an invited audience of 300… read more … about Inspiring young writers>>
The planning application for Calderdale Council’s refurbishment of Princess Buildings, opposite Halifax Town Hall, has now been approved. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s planning committee on Tuesday 1 April 2014, plans were given the go ahead for the next phase of the Council’s scheme to reduce the number of buildings that staff work from… read more … about Princess Buildings plans approved for a smarter future>>
Primary school children who need extra support in Calderdale are set to benefit from a new learning resource at Luddenden Youth Centre. Local youngsters using the centre for youth services will also enjoy revamped facilities. The primary support facility will be for 7 to 11 year old pupils (Key Stage 2) with emotional, social and… read more … about Extra support for pupils in Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council has agreed plans to adopt a Parish Charter, setting out the role of the Council in working with Town and Parish Councils in the borough. Town and Parish Councils are important partners for Calderdale Council. They’re the most local tier of local government, and play an important part in reaching communities. In 2008… read more … about Working together across Calderdale>>
Pupils at 40 Calderdale Schools are taking part in a ‘dress down for a pound’ non-uniform day on 11 April 2014 to raise money for Ravenscliffe High School and Sports College. Thousands of Calderdale school children will take the opportunity to dress down, paying £1 for the privilege, all for the benefit of their friends… read more … about Calderdale kids dress down for Ravenscliffe>>
Calderdale Council is one of only 16 councils in the country who provide care for those who are assessed as having Moderate, Substantial or Critical needs. According to a report by Age UK, national spend on social care services for older people has significantly reduced since 2010. 87.5% of local authorities only provide care for… read more … about Care in Calderdale>>
The Tour de France’s Grand Depart has, for the first time in its history, a cultural festival to accompany it. It is an ambitious cultural event designed to promote the county’s artistic richness and breath-taking landscapes to residents and visitors alike. This week is the start of the festival and there’s lots happening across Calderdale throughout… read more … about It’s here! Yorkshire Festival 2014>>
How can your business make the most of the Tour de France? All businesses in Calderdale will be receiving an information leaflet highlighting the opportunities around the Tour in Calderdale and also advising them to plan ahead to keep their business running during the busy weekend. There will be lots of extra people in Calderdale… read more … about Release the business potential of the Tour de France>>
A derelict building in Halifax which could have put people’s safety at risk has been boarded up and made safe by Calderdale Council. The old brewery garage on Maltings Road at Fountain Head Village, Wheatley, has been out of use and deteriorating gradually since the brewery closed in 1996. Last week concerns were raised about… read more … about Tackling dangerous buildings>>
