A proposed new housing scheme to help older people and residents with dementia to live independently has moved a step forward. A planning application has been submitted for 65 purpose-built apartments in Rastrick, offering affordable new homes, activity areas and facilities all under one roof. Calderdale Council and Home Group, a not-for-profit housing provider, are… read more … about Proposed new homes offer older people independence>>
Calderdale’s final phase of the A629 highway project has moved a step closer, with agreement from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority for further investment in connectivity improvements between Halifax and Huddersfield. The £570,000 funding enables feasibility work to begin on Phase 4 of the scheme, which looks to address congestion around Ainley Top and improve… read more … about Moving forward with infrastructure improvements>>
Local people are being asked to have their say on proposals to transform the Beech Hill area of Halifax. Calderdale Council, Together Housing and other organisations have listened to residents and recognise that the area would benefit from regeneration. They continue to explore options to make this happen. To keep the community involved in the… read more … about Have your say on Beech Hill regeneration>>
Two schemes to help prevent flooding in the Calder Valley could soon take a step forward at the next meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. Cabinet will look at two flood schemes to progress, complementing the flood schemes already underway. This includes a major flood alleviation scheme at Mytholmroyd and a programme of wetland and environmental… read more … about Proposals to reduce flood risk in the Calder Valley>>
Organisers expect high demand for the fourth annual Maserati Tour de Yorkshire Ride as riders set their New Year goals General entries are now open for the Maserati Tour de Yorkshire Ride 2018; the iconic and infamously tough legacy sportive of the Grand Départ 2014. Taking place on Sunday 6 May from Woodhouse Moore in… read more … about General entries open as routes announced for Yorkshire’s famous sportive>>
We’re now over a week into January, and those taking part in Dry January will be starting to see and feel the benefits of being alcohol free. Dry January is Alcohol Concern’s annual movement through which millions of people give up alcohol for the month of January. The UK Chief Medical Officer advises that it… read more … about Stay dry this January>>
The next steps for the proposed Clifton Business Park and Enterprise Zone, which could create around 1,300 jobs, will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 15 January 2018. The Council is working with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to transform a large site at Clifton near… read more … about Plans progress for Clifton Business Park>>
Sowerby Bridge Library is reopening on Monday 8 January following the completion of major refurbishment works. The library is over 100 years old and suffered from a number of age-related issues. It closed last summer to allow repairs to the roof, the installation of a new boiler system, plus upgrades to the library space with… read more … about Investing in Sowerby Bridge and Mytholmroyd libraries>>
Welcome to Yorkshire has unveiled the first set of Tour de Yorkshire roadshows which will take place across the county in the run up to this year’s races. The roadshows give a detailed view of the route and provide local residents, businesses and community groups with all the information they need to embrace the fourth… read more … about Tour de Yorkshire shows go back on the road>>
