Sowerby Bridge Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) has reopened after the completion of nearby construction works and site alterations. The centre temporarily closed in June to allow work on the nearby Sowerby Bridge Copley Valley regeneration scheme to be completed. These works included the construction of a new road in front of the HWRC, connecting… read more … about Sowerby Bridge recycling centre reopens>>
Work is due to start in the next few months to fell 12 diseased or dying trees in Centre Vale Park, Todmorden, following safety concerns. A recent inspection of trees in the park found that some were showing signs of disease or deterioration. Calderdale Council reported its concerns to the Forestry Commission, who confirmed that… read more … about Diseased trees to be felled at Centre Vale Park>>
Residents in Calderdale will be seeing some positive changes to their waste and recycling collections over the next year, as the new contracts for waste collections and disposals has now been awarded. Calderdale Council is pleased to announce that the contracts for waste collections and waste disposals will remain with SUEZ (formerly known as SITA… read more … about New waste collection contract announced>>
An exclusive energy buying consortium has officially launched that will enable businesses across Calderdale to pool their resources together and benefit from greater energy buying power and significant savings on their energy bills. The Calderdale Energy Purchasing Club is a partnership between Calderdale Council and local energy experts Orchard Energy and was unveiled today at… read more … about Combining the power of Calderdale’s business community>>
A new retail complex for Halifax town centre has moved a step closer after Calderdale Council awarded the contract to re-develop the Northgate House site to Oakapple Group, having secured funding from the Leeds City Region Local Growth Fund. A Leeds based property development company, Oakapple has an impressive track record of multi-million pound office,… read more … about Next step for Northgate House site>>
Six Calderdale parks already have the Green Flag award seal of approval, but now Calderdale residents can vote for their favourite, in a national poll. Bailiff Bridge Memorial Park, Manor Heath Park, Ogden Water Country Park, Shibden Estate, The People’s Park and Wellholme Park all received the prestigious award in July, and now residents can… read more … about Make your mark, pick a park>>
It’s official – Halifax is a great town! Halifax is one of just three places in the UK to be in the shortlist for the prestigious Great Town Award run by the Academy of Urbanism. Over 40 towns were nominated by members of the Academy of Urbanism, who drew up a list of 10 leading… read more … about Halifax in the running for Great Town Award>>
The renovation of the historic Princess Buildings in Halifax is well underway. The work will see a modern office environment provided whilst preserving significant heritage features, and people will be able to see the new extension taking shape over the next few weeks. The Grade II* listed building is being refurbished as part of Calderdale… read more … about Princess Buildings on track for bright future>>
Press release from the Environment Agency and Calderdale Council A programme of schemes to reduce the risk of flooding in the Upper Calder Valley is progressing well, with one completed and two more due to be finished between October and the end of February. The works have been developed by the Environment Agency, in partnership… read more … about Flood defence schemes well under way>>
