From Todmorden to Japan and New Zealand…everyone wants a taste of Calderdale Council’s community growing scheme. The scheme makes it easier for people to work together to create spaces where they can grow their own fruit and veg. It was launched as a pilot in Todmorden in March, to build on the success of Incredible… read more … about Calderdale’s community growing scheme goes global>>
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>>
Green-fingered residents in Calderdale will soon have two new allotment sites. The Doctor Hill and the Cemetery Fields allotments in Pellon and Sowerby Bridge, will be officially opened by the Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Ann Martin on Saturday 15 March. The two projects were funded by Calderdale Council, and will provide 13 allotment plots at… read more … about Blooming good news>>
The hard work of young volunteers in Calderdale has been recognised at a special celebration event, held in Halifax on Thursday 6 March. Six young people who were not previously in employment or education have been working as volunteers on environmental projects throughout Calderdale, gaining a range of skills in countryside management, construction and horticulture,… read more … about Hard work pays off for young volunteers>>
Spring is just around the corner, and Calderdale Council is preparing for a week of spring cleaning at sites across the borough. After the success of last year’s campaign, the Big Clean 2014 campaign will kick off on Monday 17 March. Council teams will spend a week cleaning up areas across Calderdale, to ensure the… read more … about The Big Clean 2014>>
An event celebrating the hard work of young volunteers in Calderdale is being held in Halifax on Thursday 6 March. Young volunteers in Calderdale have been learning practical outdoor skills and getting valuable work experience helping them towards jobs in the countryside and construction sectors. The first placements have been a great success and as… read more … about Celebrating great work in the great outdoors>>
Residents in Calderdale who have registered their interest to become a Tour Maker have one last chance to submit their application before the deadline at the end of this month. If you’ve already registered and expressed an interest in volunteering, you should have been sent a link to the full application. If you haven’t already completed… read more … about Last chance to become a Tour Maker>>
It’s now less than 6 months until the Tour de France cycles through Calderdale, and it’s estimated that the race will bring around 160,000 spectators to Calderdale alone! With so many people eager to catch a glimpse of the cyclists, it’s important that Welcome to Yorkshire and Calderdale Council can manage demand on the day…. read more … about Tell us where you’re watching>>
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>>
