A new pop-up exhibition will be held at Halifax Central Library, focused on plans for the new Central Library and Archives. The new library is due to open this summer, and this exhibition will give visitors a sneak peek at how the building will look. The exhibition will feature images of what the inside and… read more … about Pop-up for new library plans>>
When the New Central Library in Halifax opens later this year members of the public will be able to use its services six days a week. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Communities, Cllr Susan Press said: “Currently the Central Library in Halifax is closed on Wednesdays, however the new library will be open… read more … about New Central Library will open six days a week>>
The construction of three new flood alleviation schemes has now started on site, which will help protect Calderdale homes and businesses from future flooding. The schemes at Pin Hill Lane in Midgley; Woodland View in Hebden Bridge and Burnt Acres Wood in Eastwood, Todmorden are designed to reduce the risk of flooding during severe weather… read more … about Flood schemes tackle local hotspots>>
The sun shone as hundreds of people came together to celebrate the official reopening of Elland Bridge at the family fun day held by Calderdale Council and the Canal & River Trust yesterday (Sunday 2 April 2017). Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s Leader, said: “It was a fantastic event with a real community spirit. It… read more … about Hundreds turned out for Elland Bridge fun day>>
Local disabled people should have equal access to all areas of Calderdale so they can live independently within the community. Calderdale Council is developing a new strategy to support disabled people and re-design services which may prevent people from being independent. The Council now wants to hear the experiences of disabled people, family members, carers,… read more … about Have your say on the All Age Disability Strategy>>
Transport Minister Andrew Jones will officially reopen Elland Bridge, the canal and towpath as part of a free community celebration event on Sunday 2 April 2017. There will be a variety of entertainment and activities for the whole family from 10am to 4pm, with the official reopening due to take place along the Calder and… read more … about Elland Bridge official opening – an event not to be missed>>
The latest edition of Wildside – the walks and events programme produced by Calderdale Council, is out now. Available in local tourist information centres, libraries, Ogden Water visitor centre and sports centres, the Wildside guide brings together all the walks and events run by the Council’s Countryside and Woodland team and their partners. Calderdale Council’s… read more … about Go wild this spring and summer>>
Press release from the Trustees of the Old Library and Calderdale Council: On Monday 3 April from 2pm, the Trustees of The Old Library in Cornholme and Portsmouth are holding the first AGM in their new larger community building. With the help of a £380,000 grant from Reaching Communities Big Lottery Fund, the building has… read more … about Community gathers to celebrate a larger, brighter and re-opened Old Library>>
The choices available for Calderdale students who want to continue studying after their GCSEs will be considered by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet at the next meeting on Monday 3 April 2017. Recent changes to the government funding of post-16 education mean that the majority of schools now receive less money for A level students and some… read more … about Changes in Calderdale to post-16 options>>
