The next free taster tour of Todmorden Town Hall will be on Sunday 1 September starting at 2pm. As well as getting a glimpse inside the grand building, the guided tour, led by Town Hall volunteers, will highlight the history of the many musicians associated with the town. Todmorden has always had a strong musical… read more … about Town Hall tour to strike a chord with visitors>>
Calderdale Council has published a five year financial strategy to help manage its budget during what is predicted to be a sustained period of national uncertainty. Every autumn the Council updates its Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) which is then used to inform budget decisions. Previously the strategy has covered a three year period,… read more … about Balancing the books in uncertain times>>
On GCSE results day 2019, Cllr Adam Wilkinson, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, said: “Well done to everyone receiving their GCSE results. They have worked very hard and should be proud of their achievements. Thank you to all the teachers, staff and families for their continued support to help Calderdale’s… read more … about Well done to Calderdale GCSE students!>>
Wainhouse Tower is lighting up pink to commemorate NHS Organ Donation Week, from Monday 2 September 2019. Across the UK, around 6000 people are waiting for an organ transplant. Three people a day die in need of a transplant due to a shortage of people being willing to donate organs. Organ Donation Week aims to… read more … about Shining a light on the generosity of organ donors>>
Almost £2m of investment in our libraries will be announced alongside plans to change service delivery in partnership with local communities at Calderdale Council’s Cabinet meeting on Monday 2 September. Elland Library is set to be refurbished and transformed at a cost of £1.5m into a community hub providing a range of services. Essential roof… read more … about Planning for the future of Calderdale libraries>>
Calderdale Council has appointed a Brexit Lead Officer for the local authority as it continues to prepare for the impact of leaving the European Union. The Prime Minister has stated that the UK will formally leave the EU on 31 October 2019 with or without a withdrawal agreement. The new Secretary of State… read more … about Zohrah appointed Brexit lead for Calderdale>>
Newly refurbished state-of-the-art sports pitches at Illingworth Sports Club near Halifax were officially opened by Holly Lynch, MP for Halifax and Cllr Angie Gallagher, the Deputy Mayor of Calderdale recently (Saturday 17 August 2019). The renovated sports pitches were made possible thanks to investment from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation, as… read more … about Renovated sports pitches open in Halifax to boost grassroots opportunities>>
On A-level results day 2019, Cllr Adam Wilkinson, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, said: “Congratulations to all Calderdale students for their hard work and dedication, to staff for their commitment and professionalism, and to families for their continued support. “I’d like to wish everyone receiving their results the very… read more … about Congratulations to A-level students!>>
A talk focusing on the life of Patrick Brontë, the father of the Brontë sisters, is taking place at Halifax Central Library on Thursday 22 August from 6pm. Renowned historian and author, Juliet Barker will give an overview of Patrick’s life and a reassessment of his contribution to the lives and works of his daughters…. read more … about Library talk on the father of the Brontës>>
