Calderdale Council’s response to a major consultation on how buses are run in West Yorkshire will be discussed at its Cabinet meeting on Monday 11 December. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is asking people and organisations across the region to have their say on the proposed reform of bus services. The consultation is open until… read more … about Council has its say on bus services>>
A major new plan is about to launch in Calderdale, setting out the actions we can all take to tackle climate change. Calderdale’s Climate Action Plan for 2023 – 2026 is due to be published on 6 December, whilst COP28 – the United Nations global climate change conference – is underway in the UAE from… read more … about Working together for a brighter, zero-carbon future>>
The continued impact of the cost of living crisis on Calderdale residents is being recognised in the Council’s Anti-Poverty Annual Report and Action Plan. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 11 December, members will consider the Anti-Poverty Annual Report and Action Plan, which outlines the work taking place across the borough by… read more … about Working together to tackle poverty>>
The Mayor and Mayoress of Calderdale are inviting people to a festive fayre charity event on Saturday 9 December at Halifax Town Hall. From 10am until 3pm, the historic building will be open for visitors for a free Christmas event featuring unique stalls and plenty of festive cheer. There will be festive-themed live music and… read more … about Mayor’s fayre spreads festive cheer>>
A Mytholmroyd school hit by several devastating floods in Calderdale is more resilient to the impact of climate change following a £450,000 project. Burnley Road Academy has served the village of Mytholmroyd and the local community since 1879. It is a community primary school catering for children in the 3-11 age range with approximately 200… read more … about £450k scheme to better protect a Mytholmroyd school from flooding>>
Time is running out to see the unique collection of dress historian and author Lucy Adlington at Bankfield Museum in Halifax. Visitors to the museum have until Saturday 23 December to enjoy the ‘Opening the Wardrobe’ exhibition, which has been on display in the Fashion Gallery on the top floor of the museum since February… read more … about Enjoy festive fashions at Bankfield, before the wardrobe closes its doors>>
Libraries in Calderdale are asking people to bring their stories and objects relating to the Second World War to upcoming Digital Collection Days, as part of a national programme to preserve items from this period of history. Calderdale Council is taking part in the nationwide campaign organised by Their Finest Hour(external link), a team based… read more … about Events aim to preserve Second World War memories>>
Press release from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Firefighters at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) are hoping to educate over one thousand young people in the coming days as we take part in a series of events to issue important information as part of in Road Safety Week 2023. The seven days… read more … about Firefighters look to educate hundreds of young people as part of Road Safety Week 2023>>
A local organisation will support a bright future for the former Sowerby Bridge Youth and Community Centre, after Calderdale Council officially handed over the running of the facility to the Foundry Street Community Centre group. The former Sowerby Bridge Youth and Community Centre is a building steeped in history and originally a Wesleyan Mission Chapel…. read more … about Supporting a thriving future for Sowerby Bridge community centre>>
