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Calderdale’s proud tradition of innovation was in the spotlight at a major event helping businesses to grow through new ideas and opportunities. Dozens of businesses from across Calderdale and West Yorkshire discovered how to take their products, services and processes to the next level, at the ‘Innovate Local: West Yorkshire’ event at Dean Clough, Halifax,… read more … about Major business event showcases Calderdale’s innovation>>

Tracy Brabin, Dean Cook and Cllr Jane Scullion at the Innovate Local West Yorkshire event in Halifax

Calderdale Council is urging local food businesses to follow hygiene rules to protect customers, after it successfully prosecuted a takeaway for 23 food safety offences. Kebab House on Old Lane, Brighouse, has stopped trading as its owner was found guilty of breaking the law and putting the public’s health at risk. Offences included: Food products… read more … about Dirty takeaway closes after court action>>

Dirty facilities at Kebab House

Events in Calderdale are increasing awareness of different faith communities and strengthening connections this Inter Faith Week(external link) (Sunday 12 – Sunday 19 November 2023). Calderdale’s support for the national week officially began on Remembrance Sunday, with Calderdale Interfaith members coming together to attend the civic service at Halifax Minster to honour those who have… read more … about Inter Faith Week strengthens community connections>>

Calderdale Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority are asking for people’s views on updated proposals for a series of planned improvements stretching from Halifax town centre to communities in the north of the town. The A629 north project is focused on improvements between Orange Street roundabout in the town centre, to Ogden in north… read more … about Have your say on updated plans to improve travel in and around north Halifax>>

Cllr Scott Patient outside Halifax Town Hall

Work is progressing on plans to improve roads and public spaces in and around the centre of Halifax, with feedback from residents and businesses being used to develop the designs. The A629 Phase 2 Halifax town centre project aims to create new welcoming spaces and improve accessibility and traffic circulation around the town. It will… read more … about Feedback used to shape plans for improved travel in Halifax>>

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Parents and babies are taking part in events across Calderdale to celebrate Baby Week, a week-long celebration of early childhood that runs from Monday 13 to Monday 20 November. Baby Week launched in 2016 with the aim of making the UK the best place to grow up, by celebrating services and raising awareness of the… read more … about Celebration of early childhood kicks off in Calderdale>>

Child enjoying Family Hub launch activities

Plans have been revealed for new, improved playground facilities near the lower site of Ash Green Community Primary School in Mixenden, Halifax, and local people are being asked to share their thoughts. The existing play area on Sunnybank Road in Mixenden is due to be upgraded with proposals for new equipment including swings, slides, climbing… read more … about Funding of over £100,000 set to transform play facilities in Mixenden>>

Cllr Scott Patient outside Halifax Town Hall

Large beams have been lifted into place, forming part of a new footbridge spanning the River Calder in Mytholmroyd. The new bridge is located at the junction of New Road and Burnley Road in the centre of Mytholmroyd and will replace the existing footbridge. The current pedestrian bridge required significant repair work, to the extent… read more … about New footbridge in Mytholmroyd taking shape>>

Bridge beams being lifted into place in Mytholmroyd

Work to progress the development of two documents which will help guide future planning decisions, is being discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. At the meeting of Cabinet on Monday 13 November, Members will consider two reports relating to the development of Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD). These documents provide more detailed advice and guidance on policies… read more … about Shaping future development in Calderdale>>

Cllr Jane Scullion, Leader of Calderdale Council