A £10,000 fund to help people in Calderdale to commemorate the First World War will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 27 January 2014. Local people and groups have told the Council how important it is to them to mark the outbreak of the First World War, so the Council is doing all… read more … about Funding boost for First World War tributes>>
First World War books, official records, newspapers, diaries, pamphlets and much more will be on display at a free event at Halifax Central Library on Monday 27 January, hosted by Calderdale Libraries and the West Yorkshire Archive Service. To give a real insight into the lives of local people during the First World War, letters… read more … about Discover Calderdale in the First World War>>
The planning application for Calderdale Council’s refurbishment of Princess Buildings, opposite Halifax Town Hall, has now been submitted. This is part of the Council’s project to modernise and make better use of offices in Halifax town centre, with the aim of saving £7.6m over coming years. By operating out of just three refurbished buildings, staff… read more … about A smarter future for Princess Buildings>>
Soak up the wonderful heritage, enjoy the magical festive lights and discover unique gifts at the Grade I listed Piece Hall in Halifax this Christmas. The Piece Hall is open for business throughout the festive period, before closing on 17 January 2014 so that works can be carried out to transform the building into a… read more … about Open for business>>
Todmorden Town Hall is set to benefit from a new lift, after Cabinet approved plans to replace the existing one. Last night, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet agreed that the current lift was no longer reliable and approved an allocation of funds to install a new lift. Over recent years, a series of problems have occurred with… read more … about Lift plans get off the ground>>
Wartime tales passed down from your grandparents; old family photos on the mantelpiece; your great-uncle’s military medals tucked away in a drawer. They all reveal fascinating stories about the First World War, lots of us have them, and Calderdale Council wants to know about them. In August 2014, Bankfield Museum in Halifax opens For King… read more … about First World War – share your stories, bring the memories to life>>
