Work to create new pedestrian areas with benches, plants and trees around Brighouse town centre is now complete and local people are invited to share their feedback. New decking and seating areas are now in place on Commercial Street and by the canal side near Brighouse market. These new ‘parklet’ areas have transformed parts of… read more … about Have your say on new seating areas in Brighouse town centre>>
Multiple organisations across Yorkshire have joined forces to encourage people across the entire region to learn about the dangers of open water swimming, after recent hot weather has led to a spate of tragic water incidents on beaches and in lakes, rivers, reservoirs and canals. Due to extremely hot temperatures in the last few weeks,… read more … about Yorkshire organisations come together to highlight importance of being water wise>>
Statement from Calderdale Interfaith Council and Calderdale Council Following the sad news that Holocaust survivor, Rudi Leavor has died at the age of 95, Cllr Chris Pillai JP, the Mayor of Calderdale and Chair of Calderdale Interfaith Council, said: “We are deeply saddened by the news of Rudi’s death. Rudi was a remarkable man and… read more … about Paying tribute to Holocaust survivor, Rudi Leavor>>
Calderdale Council is paying tribute to Cllr Mohammad Naeem, who sadly passed away on Friday 9 July after a period of illness. Cllr Naeem was elected as a Labour Councillor for Park ward in May 2018, having previously represented the former St John’s ward between 1989 and 1992. He was well-known across Calderdale and West… read more … about Paying tribute to Cllr Mohammad Naeem>>
“We are still Calderdale!” After some of the toughest months on record, this message of hope and optimism inspired over 150 people at one of Calderdale’s most important events of the year. The annual ‘We Are Calderdale’ event took to Facebook and YouTube this year with a new name to capture the borough’s amazing resilience… read more … about Flagship event shows that We Are Still Calderdale>>
Wainhouse Tower in Halifax will light up orange from Monday 14 to Sunday 20 June to mark Calderdale’s support for national Refugee Week. Refugee Week is a UK-wide festival celebrating the contribution of refugees and asylum seekers across the country, and promoting understanding of why people seek sanctuary. This year’s theme is ‘We Cannot Walk… read more … about Shining a light on the Valley of Sanctuary this Refugee Week>>
Two innovative landmarks in Halifax have been honoured with the top prize in the Halifax Civic Trust Awards. The Duke of Wellington’s Regimental Memorial and Trinity Sixth Form Academy were announced as the winning projects at the Halifax Civic Trust’s recent virtual annual general meeting. The awards recognise high-quality design and craftsmanship in schemes in… read more … about Awards for innovation and heritage in Halifax>>
Carers Week (7-13 June) is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. The Council can offer support to carers and can also assist in signposting them to further information or advice to support their wellbeing…. read more … about National Carers Week>>
A massive £18 million investment into Calderdale will transform the high streets in Elland and Halifax, building a stronger future for our economy, new opportunities for businesses and an improved experience for visitors. Calderdale Council submitted exciting proposals to revitalise Elland and Halifax high streets to the Government’s Future High Streets Fund, and has successfully… read more … about Multi-million pound boost for Elland and Halifax>>
