Calderdale Council has an important role in keeping our communities safe, including the most vulnerable. Health and Safety is at the heart of the wide range of services provided by the Council, and the safety of local people, employees, clients and contractors is taken very seriously. The Annual Health and Safety report is being presented… read more … about Health and Safety matters>>
In response to today’s announcement from Welcome to Yorkshire about the route for the Tour de Yorkshire 2017, Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s Leader said: “It’s wonderful news that the Tour de Yorkshire is returning to Calderdale next year, coming to new parts of the borough that can experience the excitement of the event. Hosting… read more … about Calderdale excited to welcome Tour de Yorkshire 2017>>
Getting a head start on those New Year’s Resolutions is now a lot more appealing with Calderdale Council’s December sports offer. It’s easy to over-indulge at Christmas, but to help work off those festive treats, Council sports centres are offering free months if you sign up in December. If you take out a Direct Debit… read more … about Yule never get a better offer>>
As the transformation of The Piece Hall gathers pace, a rare opportunity has opened up for an exceptional individual to lead the passionate and experienced team already in place to run the development, and oversee its transition into a world class heritage destination. The search is now on for a new Chair of The Piece… read more … about As Piece Hall transformation builds momentum, the search is on for a new Chair>>
Two major new exhibitions are now on display at Bankfield Museum. Hand in Glove and Shared Histories both provide a fascinating look at aspects of history, but in very different ways. Shared Histories is an exhibition of artworks by the artist Eva Mileusnic, which tells of both hers and her family’s experiences relating to the… read more … about Two more reasons to visit Bankfield>>
Everyone likes a good natter with their hairdresser, but with a new Calderdale initiative, that chat could be more important than you think. Calderdale Council has joined forces with West Yorkshire Police, the domestic abuse service Calderdale Staying Safe, Victim Support and the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, to launch a new campaign aimed… read more … about Let’s Be Clear on domestic abuse>>
Spring may traditionally be the season to get things clean and tidy, but Calderdale Council is getting a head start on the usual spring clean, by focusing our efforts on cleaning the borough before winter fully sets in. The Council is committed to doing all we can to keep the borough clean and is committing… read more … about Cleaning up Calderdale>>
Staff at the Hebden Bridge Visitor Centre are celebrating after scooping the prestigious Visitor Information award at the Welcome to Yorkshire, White Rose Awards ceremony on Monday 21 November. The White Rose Awards is the largest celebration of tourism excellence in the UK. Recognising and rewarding the very best of the industry throughout Yorkshire. The awards… read more … about Visitor Centre comes up roses at tourism awards>>
2016 has been an eventful year for Calderdale markets. The Council’s Markets Team recently won the prestigious National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) Team of the Year award, and when you look at the year’s achievements and the events still to come, it’s easy to see why. The year didn’t get off to the… read more … about Markets make their mark in 2016>>
