People looking to learn new skills, gain qualifications or start a new hobby can now sign up for Calderdale Adult Learning’s spring 2021 courses. Looking after our mental health and emotional wellbeing is even more important during the pandemic. Learning is one of the ‘five ways to wellbeing’ and can help us to boost our… read more … about Be inspired to believe and achieve>>
As the country comes out of national restrictions, some leisure centres and libraries in Calderdale are starting to reopen cautiously. The number of COVID-19 cases in Calderdale is still too high. From today (Wednesday 2 December), the borough is in the highest level of restrictions to control infection rates – Tier 3: Very High Alert…. read more … about Cautious reopening of leisure centres and libraries>>
The progress of plans to transform Halifax town centre will be discussed at the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 7 December. The A629 Phase 2, Halifax town centre project is fully funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and aims to improve pedestrian and cycle access into and within Halifax town centre. It… read more … about Progressing plans for Halifax town centre scheme>>
Calderdale Council’s progress towards building strong and resilient towns, reducing inequalities and tackling climate change will be discussed at its Cabinet meeting on Monday 7 December. Twice a year, the Council reports on its performance against its own priorities and compared to 20 other Northern areas. The Council regularly reviews the factors its uses to… read more … about Reviewing progress in a year like no other>>
The deadline for applications for the latest round of business support grants has been extended to Monday 14 December Calderdale Council has received around £10 million from the government to support businesses that have had to close or are facing severe impacts because of the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants are in addition to the 5,500… read more … about Deadline extended for business grant support>>
In response to today’s Government announcement that Calderdale will move into Tier 3 restrictions(external link) from Wednesday 2 December 2020, Cllr Tim Swift, Leader of Calderdale Council, said: “It has now been confirmed by Government that following the end of national lockdown, we will return to Tier 3 restrictions in Calderdale. “We know that… read more … about Calderdale to move into Tier 3>>
In response to the Government’s Spending Review, the Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift said: “The financial pressures already facing Calderdale after ten years of austerity have only been made worse by the significant challenges we have faced throughout the pandemic as we have worked to keep our communities safe whilst continuing to deliver… read more … about Statement in response to the Government’s Spending Review>>
Work is taking place at the Ainleys facility in Elland, to allow for better access and the installation of additional safety measures. From Monday 30 November work will take place to widen access at the facility, which includes Calderdale Council’s highways depot and Elland Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC). The current main site entrance… read more … about Essential safety works at Elland facility>>
Information from the Environment Agency Work will begin this weekend to demolish Shade Chapel following significant damage to the culvert bed, walls and support beams during the flooding events earlier this year. We are currently aiming to carry out the demolition over the weekend of 27th – 30th of November. A section of Rochdale Road… read more … about Information from the Environment Agency – Demolition of Shade Chapel>>
