In a bid to reduce the use of single use plastics at The Victoria Theatre, the venue has made the decision to no longer sell disposable plastic flashing toys at this year’s pantomime Beauty and the Beast. The theatre is also mindful of feedback from customers and the pantomime performers who have described the flashing… read more … about The Victoria Theatre to stop selling single use plastic merchandise at their annual Pantomime>>
On Saturday 7 December, Bankfield Museum is hosting a special Christmas Craft Fair event. The fair will be held from 10am-4pm and the museum will be packed with stalls offering a wide variety of local crafts and produce just in time for Christmas. Visitors can also enjoy the fantastic exhibitions currently on display at Bankfield,… read more … about Christmas crafts at Bankfield Museum>>
A Halifax home that has been empty for 30 years could be brought back into use, as part of Calderdale Council’s continued work to reduce the number of empty properties across the borough. On Monday 2 December 2019, the Council’s Cabinet will discuss plans for 164 King Cross Road. Nobody has lived in the house… read more … about Proposal to bring long-term empty home back into use>>
Roads in Calderdale could temporarily close to traffic to allow them to become community play spaces. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will consider introducing a play streets scheme in the borough. This would allow residents to close a street for a few hours at a time, so children can play without the danger and inconvenience of traffic… read more … about Playtime for Calderdale streets>>
Bereaved families may soon be able to choose a natural burial for their loved one, if proposals are approved by the Cabinet. Woodland burial is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional interments and cremations and it is growing in popularity in the UK. A small section of Booth Burial Ground in Luddenden has been identified… read more … about The natural choice>>
Halifax has been unveiled as one of the eight host locations for the Tour de Yorkshire 2020 by organisers Welcome to Yorkshire and the Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O). The stages for the sixth edition – which will take place next year between Thursday 30 April and Sunday 3 May – will either start or finish… read more … about Halifax confirmed as host town for Tour de Yorkshire 2020>>
The next free taster tour of Todmorden Town Hall will be on Sunday 1 December, highlighting the many festive events that have taken place in the building. Town Hall volunteers will guide visitors around the building and share stories from its Christmas past, present and future. Todmorden Town Hall has been host to many grand… read more … about A Todmorden Christmas>>
As part of HIV Testing Week, The Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Dot Foster has taken the simple finger-prick test to help reduce stigma and encourage others to do the same. Testing for HIV is free, confidential and fast, which is summed up in this year’s HIV Testing Week theme: ‘Give HIV the finger – a… read more … about Mayor ‘gives HIV the finger’ as part of Testing Week>>
Calderdale Council is celebrating after being shortlisted in the prestigious Council of the Year category of the 2020 LGC Awards. The awards, which are held annually by the Local Government Chronicle, recognise the best of local government innovation and service delivery. The Council has also been shortlisted in the ‘Children’s Services’ category, reflecting sustained improvement… read more … about Making the final of Council of the Year>>
