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Calderdale continues to  punch above its weight in terms of new business start-ups both regionally and nationally. During  the past few years the borough has frequently been in the top three best performing areas in  the Yorkshire and Humber region.  During January the Council’s New Enterprise Business Start Up programme received a record high of 96… read more … about Calderdale means business>>

Direct Card Solutions

Young people in Calderdale are invited to our annual apprenticeship evening to find out about exciting apprenticeship opportunities available to them when they leave school.  On Thursday 13 March 2014 from 4.00pm until 7.00pm, at The Shay Stadium, Halifax, young people will be able to meet a range of businesses that can provide apprenticeship opportunities,… read more … about Opportunities galore for young people in Calderdale>>

Cllr Megan Swift

Calderdale Council is supporting the Pageturners children’s book festival – a new regional festival promoting reading amongst young people. The Pageturners festival, which is the first of its kind in Calderdale, will launch on Friday 7 March with a World Book Day Quiz, followed by the official launch at the Central Library, Halifax on Saturday… read more … about 28 authors, 39 venues, nine days…one incredible new festival!>>

Pageturners festival

Calderdale Council is backing national Dignity Action Day on 1 February 2014, to encourage local people to help make a difference to those in care.  It’s a national initiative led by the Dignity in Care Campaign. It aims to raise awareness of dignity in care – ensuring that people in care are respected, treated as… read more … about Making a difference to people in care>>

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A swashbuckling exhibition of pirates, treasure and adventure featuring original drawings from Pirates ‘n’ Pistols, the award winning children’s book by Chris Mould is coming to Bankfield Museum, Halifax on 25 January – 26 April 2014.  The exhibition will be officially launched with a book signing with the artist Chris Mould on Saturday 25 January… read more … about Pirates are coming to Bankfield Museum>>

Chris Mould's Pirate

Calderdale Council’s Cabinet has announced budget plans to freeze Council Tax and continue to protect frontline services in 2014/15. The budget proposals for the next three financial years were revealed at a Cabinet meeting held at Halifax Town Hall on Monday 13 January 2014. Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift said: “Our budget proposals… read more … about Calderdale unveils Council Tax freeze>>

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Six fantastic prizes are on their way to lucky winter wise residents in Calderdale. A winter hamper, three annual passes to Shibden Hall and two sets of panto tickets went to those who gave feedback about the new winter wise guide, produced by Calderdale Council and Calderdale Commissioning Group (CCG). Nearly 100 residents gave us… read more … about Winter wise winners receive their prizes>>