The Calderdale and Kirklees Joint Health Scrutiny Committee (The Joint Committee) met on 23 February to consider progress on the proposed future arrangements for hospital and community health services in Calderdale and Greater Huddersfield and the work that had taken place to address the Joint Committee’s concerns to aspects of the proposals. During the meeting… read more … about Statement from Calderdale and Kirklees Joint Health Scrutiny Committee>>
Time is running out for Calderdale residents and businesses to apply for funding to make their properties more resilient against flooding. Calderdale Council has been making ‘repair and renew’ grants of up to £5000 available to local people affected by the Boxing Day 2015 floods. The money is for work to reduce flood risk and… read more … about Don’t miss out on flood resilience grants>>
Notices are going up this week, to inform road users of changes to parking charges on street and in car parks across Calderdale. It has been five years since the Council reviewed its on-street parking and car park charges, so they do not all reflect current demand. From Monday 27 March, tariff amendments will be… read more … about Changes to parking tariffs in Calderdale>>
The British Business Bank has today launched its £400m Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF), aimed at boosting the North of England’s economy and helping the region’s businesses realise their growth potential. The British Business Bank’s recent Spotlight:The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund(external link) publication reported that the North contributes £350bn per year in GDP – close… read more … about £400m Fund launches for Northern SMEs>>
Calderdale Council is inviting residents to comment on a new strategy designed to help people become more physically active across the borough. Physical activity has many health benefits. It can significantly reduce the chances of people developing dementia, depression, type 2 diabetes, breast cancer and colon cancer. However almost 30% of adults in Calderdale are… read more … about Help us become the most active borough>>
The Square Church rose window is being painstakingly repaired as part of Calderdale Council’s new Central Library and Archive building in Halifax, West Yorkshire. The Square Church first opened in 1857 but closed in 1969 after congregations dwindled. Disaster struck in 1971 when the roof and interior were destroyed by fire. Most of the remaining… read more … about Bloom returns to Square Church rose window>>
As well as 90% of Calderdale businesses being back in full operation after the 2015 floods, in some cases the flooding has inspired investment and new business opportunities. Examples include Make Solutions, Blazing Saddles and VisioSound. As a result of the floods, all three businesses now have premises at the thriving Craggs Country Business Park… read more … about Open for business>>
The historic sets of gates at Halifax Borough Market are getting a makeover – carefully being restored to their former glory. The eight sets of gates used to secure the market are all original meaning they’re over 120 years old. Unfortunately, not only are the gates showing their age, they’re becoming more difficult to move,… read more … about Historic gates to be restored>>
Overnight closures are scheduled for Brighouse town centre to allow for essential maintenance. Calderdale Council is to carry out work on the A641, Huddersfield Road, between Aire Street and The Calder pub. The work is due to start on Wednesday 8 March and involves the planing and resurfacing of the carriageway surface. The work is… read more … about Brighouse road closure for essential repairs>>
