Action we are taking in response to traffic issues in Hebden Bridge yesterday (Tuesday 20 March). Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development, Cllr Barry Collins, said: “The level of traffic disruption in Hebden Bridge yesterday was utterly unacceptable and we will use our powers to enforce an appropriate level of penalty to… read more … about Council response to traffic issues in Hebden Bridge yesterday>>
Calderdale Council has pledged its commitment to continue with plans to transform Todmorden Town Hall. The Todmorden Development Board has already earmarked £121,000 to invest in the building and this will still go ahead, despite a recent bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund being turned down. A partnership of Calderdale Council, Todmorden Town Council, Todmorden… read more … about Investing in Todmorden Town Hall>>
Councillors have welcomed the approach of Calderdale Council and its partners in their work to safeguard vulnerable people from the risks of radicalisation. At the meeting of the cross-party Place Scrutiny Board on Thursday 15 March, members heard about some of the many projects underway in the district as part of the local delivery of… read more … about Scrutiny review of the Prevent Strategy>>
Schools across Calderdale have been getting moving as part of a borough-wide competition for the #activecdale Schools Cup. The Schools Cup competition runs until Friday 23 March to coincide with the BBC’s Sport Relief Week. Schools have been uploading their photos and messages to twitter showing how they’re taking part in physical activity. Each school… read more … about Schools compete for #activecdale Schools Cup>>
Press release from Welcome to Yorkshire The award-winning Yorkshire Bank Bike Library project has raised the bar again – as gold-medal Paralympian Hannah Cockroft MBE and current Junior Time Trial World Champion Tom Pidcock have joined as ambassadors. The two athletes have given their backing to the project, which has one simple aim: to make… read more … about Hannah Cockroft MBE and cyclist Tom Pidcock unveiled as new ambassadors for Yorkshire Bank Bike Libraries>>
Calderdale Council and the Environment Agency are taking action in response to community concerns about the controversial Lidl development in Todmorden. Residents fear the new store in Todmorden may lead to an increase in flood risk to nearby homes and businesses. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Strategy, Cllr Barry Collins said: “The… read more … about Managing flood risk in Todmorden>>
The spotlight is on The Piece Hall in Halifax once again, as the world-class destination’s impressive lighting scheme has been shortlisted for a prestigious international award. As part of the transformation of the Grade I listed building which reopened last August, Calderdale Council was keen to introduce new lighting to showcase the building’s classical beauty… read more … about The Piece Hall shines bright with international award nomination>>
Not-for-profit groups across West Yorkshire have another opportunity to bid for up to £10,000 of grant funding to encourage local people to cycle and walk to work, school or training. This is the second round of community grants, which are funded by the Government’s Cycling and Walking to Work Fund and delivered through the West… read more … about A further round of £10,000 grants to boost walking and cycling is announced>>
Joint press release from Calderdale Council and the Environment Agency Calderdale Council and the Environment Agency have joined forces to help minimise disruption to traffic in the Upper Valley whilst further essential flood defence work is carried out to protect 400 homes and businesses. The second phase of work for the Mytholmroyd Flood Alleviation Scheme… read more … about Motorists urged to plan ahead for vital flood defence scheme>>
