Work to revitalise Todmorden Town Hall is in full swing, with plans for volunteer-led heritage tours; specialist restoration work; and the upcoming arrival of a new lift. Calderdale Council is about to submit a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for £50,000 to support a new heritage programme. A team of trained… read more … about It’s all happening at Todmorden Town Hall>>
With just three months to go until the launch of the new exhibition at Bankfield Museum (Halifax) for the First World War centenary, we take a glimpse into the role of Angela Clare who is heading up the exciting project. Since July 2013, Angela and the museum team have been busy getting the exhibition ready… read more … about Angela uncovers wartime stories and hidden treasures for new exhibition>>
The planning application for Calderdale Council’s refurbishment of Princess Buildings, opposite Halifax Town Hall, has now been approved. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s planning committee on Tuesday 1 April 2014, plans were given the go ahead for the next phase of the Council’s scheme to reduce the number of buildings that staff work from… read more … about Princess Buildings plans approved for a smarter future>>
The new edition of Wildside – the walks and events programme produced by Calderdale Council is available in local tourist information centres, libraries and sports centres now! The guide brings together all the walks and events run by the Council’s Countryside and Woodland team. There’s something for everyone in this useful guide, from activities with… read more … about Take a walk on the Wildside>>
Nearly 70 businesses attended an event last week to find out about opportunities to help transform the Grade I listed Piece Hall and create a new, state-of-the-art Central Library and Archive in Halifax. On Friday 7 March 2014, tradespeople from across Calderdale, Yorkshire and beyond met the shortlisted main contractors bidding for the contract for… read more … about Businesses flock to be part of Halifax’s future>>
It’s that time of the year again – the 2014 edition of Calderdale Council’s Events and Festivals guide is out right now! More events than ever will be taking place around Calderdale from April to September, including the Todmorden Carnival and the Hebden Bridge Easter Duck Race in April and May, the Brighouse 1940’s Weekend… read more … about Exciting events and fantastic festivals!>>
Couples looking for the perfect venue for their wedding, civil partnership or renewal of vows, have the chance to explore the fantastic setting of Shibden Hall and the Mereside Visitor Centre, as the Hall opens its doors for the Shibden Wedding Fair. Shibden Hall in Halifax, is now licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies, and… read more … about Plan your perfect day at the Shibden Wedding Fair>>
A plan to secure the future of Calderdale Industrial Museum in Halifax will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet at the next meeting on Wednesday 26 February 2014. Cabinet will be asked to approve the transfer of the museum to the Calderdale Industrial Museum Association (CIMA), under licence. The museum was closed to the public… read more … about Council gives Industrial Museum a great future>>
Businesses are being given the opportunity to be part of the Piece Hall transformation, and to help develop a new, state-of-the-art Central Library and Archive in Halifax. Do you have the skills or supplies to work on these projects to create a vibrant, world-class cultural quarter? Suppliers are invited to Heath Training Centre in Halifax… read more … about Be part of Halifax’s future>>
