Autumn is definitely in the air, and with bonfire night just around the corner, Calderdale Council is working alongside the West Yorkshire Fire Service to make the borough a clean and safe place to enjoy. The Council and partner agencies are preparing for the Big Tidy Up, which will start on Monday 2 November. Staff… read more … about Calderdale gets ready for the Big Tidy Up>>
Local communities in Calderdale are full of hidden gems – perhaps a business which provides a particularly good service or a local resident who has particular skills. Calderdale Council is now seeking the help of residents to unearth these talents to benefit local people. These talents or skills are also known as community assets. Members… read more … about Discovering the talent of Todmorden>>
Over 260 people explored the gems of Todmorden Town Hall’s heritage last weekend. The Grade I listed Town Hall opened its doors during Heritage Open Days, where historic buildings across the country showcase themselves to the public. Visitors enjoyed their first glimpse of the new heritage centre, which officially opened last Friday and was created… read more … about Delving into Todmorden Town Hall’s rich history>>
Year 11 school leavers and their families are invited to Calderdale Council’s Get Organised event, to find out more about the options they have when they leave school in 2016. On Monday 28 September young people and their families are encouraged to drop in to the Shay Stadium in Halifax between 3pm and 7.30pm for… read more … about Get organised in 2015>>
Visitors to Todmorden Town Hall will catch their first glimpse of the building’s new heritage centre during Heritage Open Days this September. The exciting new addition opens officially on Friday 11 September, as part of a project to tell the fascinating story of the Grade I listed building. Through the project, trained volunteers are providing… read more … about Todmorden Town Hall – telling the story>>
Todmorden town centre could soon be set for a funding boost as Calderdale Council’s Cabinet discuss proposals for the future of the town’s Development Board. The Todmorden Development Board was established in 2013, and currently comprises of elected members from Calderdale Council and Todmorden Town Council. Since its creation, the Board has made some real… read more … about Driving development in Todmorden>>
Volunteering for Calderdale Council could soon be easier, giving you even more opportunities to make a real difference to your own life and the lives of those around you. New proposals will be discussed by Cabinet on Monday 10 August. Philip Singh from Calderdale says he wouldn’t be where he is today without volunteering. He… read more … about Why volunteering matters>>
Residents in Calderdale are being asked to spare some time to help transform a young person’s life. Calderdale Council is looking for adult volunteers to support its work with children and young people who are in care. We’re particularly looking for people who can volunteer to be Independent Visitors. Independent Visitors befriend children and young… read more … about Volunteer and make a difference>>
During Volunteers’ Week (1 – 7 June 2015), Calderdale Council is recognising the outstanding contribution that its volunteers make across the borough. Now in its 30th year, Volunteers’ Week is a national celebration of volunteering, which publicly thanks the country’s amazing volunteers and encourages others to get involved. In Calderdale, the Council’s parks are just… read more … about Celebrating the work of volunteers>>
