Plans are being put in place for major changes at Brighouse Open Market. The market has been run by a private company for over 100 years; however the current operator, Northern Markets, no longer wishes to do so. The land on which the market operates is leased from the Council. This means that the Council… read more … about Bright future for Brighouse Open Market>>
Yorkshire council leaders have asked the Government to work with them to deliver a One Yorkshire devolution deal which could deliver a £30bn-a-year boost to the region and the UK. The findings of a new independent study confirm there is a coherent Yorkshire economy and that a devolution deal for the region could unlock benefits… read more … about Compelling economic case for Yorkshire devolution presented to Government>>
The amazing ability of Calderdale people to recover from setbacks was the focus of the Council’s latest Vision2024 themed week on social media. Thousands of people from across the borough got involved in #Resilience Week from 1 to 7 October 2018, which the Council ran to build awareness of the joint Vision2024 for Calderdale. In… read more … about Celebrating Calderdale’s resilience>>
Horton Housing’s service for young people in Calderdale who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness has moved to new, bigger premises. A large derelict building on the outskirts of Halifax has been redeveloped as a result of a partnership between Chartford Housing, Homes England and Calderdale Council. The refurbished building has 14 units of… read more … about New location for young people’s homeless service in Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council’s Audit Committee will shortly consider a report outlining the potential impact on Calderdale when the UK leaves the EU. The referendum which took place in 2016 resulted in the majority of voters voting in favour of leaving the European Union. The Prime Minister notified the European Union of the UK’s decision, as agreed… read more … about Managing the impact of leaving the EU>>
Calderdale Council has recognised the hard work of its long-serving staff at its annual Long Service Award ceremony. Six employees who recently reached the milestone of working for the Council for 25 years received their Long Service Awards at the event. The Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Marcus Thompson, hosted the celebration at Halifax Town Hall… read more … about Rewarding long service at Calderdale Council>>
A well-used bridge in Todmorden has been improved for the local community and visitors, after a £20,000 project was completed nearly a year ahead of schedule. The Todmorden Town Board identified the need to spruce up the Golden Lion road bridge, and funded the project. Calderdale Council, in partnership with national waterways and wellbeing charity… read more … about Bridge improved for community ahead of schedule>>
Help to put Calderdale markets on the national map by voting in the competition for Britain’s Favourite Market. NABMA (the National Association of British Market Authorities) is asking people across the UK to vote for their market of the year. Simply go to https://www.nabma.com/vote/(external link) and type in the name of your favourite. You could… read more … about Vote for Calderdale markets!>>
Fashion lovers in Yorkshire are in for a treat, as the planned Fashion Gallery at Bankfield Museum in Halifax has received a significant funding award from The Textile Society. Bankfield Museum has been successful in securing The Textile Society’s prestigious Museums, Archive and Conservation Award, which is designed to support textile related projects. The museum… read more … about A fashionable future for Bankfield Museum>>
