The A629 Salterhebble to Shaw Hill transport scheme is entering its final stages with the recent completion of work at Dryclough Lane. Final resurfacing work took place on Dryclough Lane last week and the road has now reopened to traffic. Major access improvements and junction remodeling at Dryclough Lane have helped to deliver improved and… read more … about Moving forward with A629 scheme>>
Calderdale Council is reviewing parking charges across the borough, to help ensure it remains a thriving place where people want to live, visit, work and do business. The cost of parking in many streets and car parks across Calderdale will stay the same, but a number of proposed changes to on-street and off-street parking charges… read more … about Review of parking charges in Calderdale>>
A Business Improvement District (BID) is to be launched in Brighouse after the town’s businesses votes ‘yes’ in a month-long postal ballot. All businesses within the town centre’s BID boundary were eligible to vote on the proposal which has a vision to ‘create a destination town with a strong and sustainable future which is vibrant,… read more … about Brighouse votes ‘YES’ for new Business Improvement District>>
Calderdale Council is looking at the devastating impacts of modern slavery and how it can prevent the crime as well as protecting victims and their families. Modern slavery is a complex crime and recent figures from the Home Office show it’s a growing problem within the UK. Although reported incidences are low in Calderdale, the… read more … about Tackling modern slavery in Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council is looking at how it can continue to deliver good quality library services for local people whilst also managing reducing budgets. The way that people use libraries is changing. A full review of the current library service provision began in November 2017 and has included a full public consultation as well as discussions… read more … about Making sure our libraries are fit for the future>>
The award-winning International Market will be returning to Halifax again this year from Wednesday 31 October to Sunday 4 November 2018 for a real ghoulish affair. Over 40 traders from around the globe will set up stall along Corn Market, Russell Street and Southgate. The five day market will be a fully themed Halloween event,… read more … about Spook-tacular International Market>>
On Sunday 11 November, people across the country will commemorate Remembrance Sunday, and events are taking place across Calderdale to mark this important occasion. 2018 marks 100 years since the end of the First World War, and as such, events as part of Remembrance Week this year will have particular significance. The main focus for… read more … about Remembrance Week in Calderdale>>
Art lovers in Calderdale are invited to Bankfield Museum in Halifax, for the eighth annual Calderdale Open art exhibition. The exhibition, which opens on Saturday 10 November, will feature a selection of drawings, paintings, prints, photographs and textiles. Work has already been submitted by professional and amateur artists from across the north of England and… read more … about Calderdale Open art exhibition at Bankfield Museum>>
During Empty Homes Week (15 – 21 October 2018), Calderdale Council is reminding people of the support it can offer to help bring empty properties back into use. In Calderdale 1,530 homes have been empty for longer than six months, and the Council is committed to breathing new life back into them to help tackle… read more … about Help to bring empty homes back to life>>
