Tourism in Calderdale generated over £271 million for the local economy in 2013, an increase of £23 million from 2010, according to a new report published by Calderdale Council. It’s just one of the findings within Calderdale Council’s new Visitor Economy Strategy 2015-2018, which will be discussed by the Cabinet on Monday 10 August 2015…. read more … about Visitors flock to Pretty Gritty Calderdale>>
Halifax Visitor Centre is celebrating after being nominated for the Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards. The awards, on Monday 9 November, recognise the very best of the tourism industry throughout Yorkshire. Last week, Welcome to Yorkshire announced that Leeds Arena would be the venue for this year’s awards, making it the largest celebration of… read more … about Visitor Centre recognised as Yorkshire gem>>
The school holidays will soon be upon us, the time when children and young people (and parents!) are looking to fill weeks of entertainment. Luckily British Cycling, in partnership with Calderdale Council, is running a number of organised, free bike rides across the borough, with rides for all ages and abilities. These Sky Ride Local… read more … about Summer sun and cycle fun>>
What do you get if you mix 10 days, one Yorkshire town, a huge dose of hilarity and over 50 events in 14 amazing venues? The inaugural Halifax Comedy Festival of course! This major new festival for Halifax officially launches on Wednesday 15 July, building up to the main event over October half-term from Friday… read more … about Halifax gets seriously funny!>>
Thousands of people lining the street, thousands of metres of bunting, hundreds of yellow bikes, not to mention the 22 teams of cyclists racing through the borough! The Tour de France in Calderdale on Sunday 6 July last year was a spectacular event that will live long in the memories of all that were there…. read more … about One year on…>>
Calderdale Council is asking for people’s views on the future of the 100 acre Cromwell Bottom site between Brighouse and Elland, with public consultation sessions being held over the next few months. In April, the Council’s Cabinet approved proposals to develop plans for the future of the area in consultation with local people. Members supported… read more … about Have your say on the future of Cromwell Bottom>>
This summer is all about cycling. The Tour de Yorkshire may have left the county, but there’s still plenty of chance to get on your bike around Calderdale – just in time for the anniversary of the Tour de France in Yorkshire. British Cycling, in partnership with Calderdale Council, is running a number of organised,… read more … about Gearing up for a summer of cycling>>
The first ever Tour de Yorkshire has ridden itself into the history books after a momentous three days of racing. One and a half million fans at the roadside and TV audiences in more than 150 countries have witnessed some of Yorkshire’s finest scenery, with crowds at key points in the race comparable with the… read more … about Over a million turn out for first ever Tour de Yorkshire>>
Nearly £7000 has been awarded to voluntary groups to help them stage an unforgettable array of events to celebrate the Tour de Yorkshire coming to Calderdale. A cycling stunt show, song writing workshops and a community picnic are just some of the exciting activities that people will be able to enjoy, thanks to a fund… read more … about Tour de Yorkshire events capture the spirit of Calderdale>>
