Plans to improve travel times and connectivity in north-east Calderdale have taken a step forward after initial funding was approved by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. At the full Combined Authority meeting on Thursday 5 April, funding of £400,000 was approved to progress a detailed plan that will transform the transport network around Hipperholme, Shelf… read more … about Moving forward with plans to ease congestion>>
Young people in Luddenden will soon be able to enjoy an improved play area in the village, thanks to Suez Communities Trust funding. Calderdale Council will receive over £30,000 from the Trust, which will be used to make improvements to the play area in Luddenden village. The Council worked closely with the local Luddenden Mayor’s… read more … about Funding boost for Luddenden village play area>>
A fly tipper in Calderdale is counting the cost for his actions after he was prosecuted for dumping bags of waste in Elland. Ainsley Stevenson, 20, from Elland pleaded guilty to fly tipping offences after dumping four bags of waste on land off Plains Lane in Elland. He was fined a total of £427, plus… read more … about Love Calderdale – hate fly tipping>>
The award-winning International Market is coming back to Halifax from Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 April 2018. Traders from around the world will be showcasing an array of food, drink, crafts and gifts along Southgate, Corn Market, Russell Street and Crown Street in Halifax town centre. John Walker, Calderdale Council’s Markets Manager, said: “We’re excited… read more … about A feast of flavours as International Market returns>>
Steps are being taken to minimise traffic disruption whilst essential, planned gas works take place at Bankfoot in Hebden Bridge. Northern Gas Networks is replacing a section of gas main that is in need of urgent repair, as advertised on a road sign at Bankfoot for the last few weeks. The four-week project started on… read more … about Minimising congestion during essential gas works>>
Calderdale Council has been given the green light from the Government to continue working on its draft Local Plan. In November 2017 the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government contacted several local authorities, including Calderdale Council, warning that any significant delays to the adoption of the Local Plan would lead to direct intervention by… read more … about Green light for Council on Local Plan>>
Thirteen buildings have been shortlisted for RIBA Yorkshire (Royal Institute of British Architects) 2018 Awards; the winners will be announced at an Awards evening at The Museum Gardens, York on Thursday 24 May. The buildings that have been shortlisted are: Albert Works, Sheffield by Cartwright Pickard Architects Leeds College of Music, Leeds by Group Ginger… read more … about 13 buildings shortlisted for RIBA Yorkshire 2018 Awards>>
Leeds Beckett University, in partnership with Calderdale Council, will launch a new initiative to drive growth amongst early-stage and growing businesses this spring. The University Business Centre will be based at Piece Mill in Halifax, situated next to the historic Piece Hall. After extensive redevelopment of this important and historic mill, the University is set… read more … about New centre launches to boost economic growth in Halifax>>
What will Calderdale be like in 2024? That’s the question which the Council will ask when it launches its Vision for the borough at the annual State of Calderdale event at Calderdale College, on Friday 23 March 2018. The Council’s Vision 2024 represents the long term aspirations of the borough, which will celebrate its 50th… read more … about Creating a new Vision for Calderdale>>
