Seven of Yorkshire’s largest councils are seeking further detailed discussion with Government over the best balance of national and local measures as they bear down on COVID cases in their areas. They are proposing arrangements for working with communities to prevent community and household transmission, and to support care homes and low income households. The… read more … about Yorkshire councils join forces in bid for extra funds to step up fight against COVID-19>>
More small businesses in Calderdale are now able to benefit from funding of up to £10,000 from the Local Authority Discretionary Grant Fund Calderdale Council is now in a position to open up the third and final stage of the Government fund aimed at supporting businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In previous rounds of… read more … about Funding for small businesses in Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council is pleased to be able to offer access to selected services at Halifax Central Library and Archives from Tuesday 11 August 2020. All Calderdale libraries closed in March 2020 in accordance with Government requirements to help keep people safe and stop the spread of COVID-19. Since then, the Council has been working hard… read more … about Safely reopening Central Library>>
Cllr Tim Swift, Leader of Calderdale Council, said: “It has been confirmed by the Government today that the new local restrictions(external link) which started in Calderdale on 31 July remain in place. “We understand how challenging this is for local people. We are all missing our families, friends and social lives. But we still… read more … about Statement from the Leader of Calderdale Council>>
COVID-19 health messages are on the move in Calderdale, with mobile billboards going right into the heart of our communities to share important advice. Teams will be pedalling their way across the borough on ‘ad bikes’ displaying messages about how to stay safe and play our part to reduce the spread of the virus. From… read more … about Calderdale gets cycling to tackle COVID-19>>
Two major infrastructure projects in Calderdale have received a funding boost from the Government’s Getting Building Fund. Calderdale Council will receive a share of the £52.6million awarded to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, to fund projects on the Park Road (A6025) in Elland and at Beech Hill, just outside Halifax Town Centre. Park Road is… read more … about Funding boost for Beech Hill and Park Road>>
Ambitious plans to secure up to £25 million in funding for Todmorden have moved a step forward following the first meeting of the Todmorden Town Deal Board. Business and community representatives with a passion for seeing Todmorden flourish have been appointed to the Board, which will oversee a bid for funding from the Government’s multi-million-pound… read more … about Developing ambitious plans for Todmorden>>
Ground investigation work is taking place at the site of the proposed Clifton Business Park, helping to inform detailed designs for the scheme. The Clifton Business Park scheme is a major regeneration project which looks to transform a currently empty site on Wakefield Road at Clifton, near Brighouse, into a regionally significant employment site. Calderdale… read more … about Ground investigation work at proposed site of Clifton Business Park>>
Calderdale Council is urging the borough’s most vulnerable residents to get in touch if they still need extra support during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Saturday 1 August, the national shielding programme was paused. Around 1.5 million people in the UK were previously shielding during lockdown due to serious underlying health conditions increasing their risk of… read more … about Ongoing support for the extremely vulnerable>>
