Shoppers in Halifax will be able to discover the stories of the town as the Woolshops Shopping Centre welcomes the ‘We all have a story to tell’ exhibition on Saturday 19 March. ‘We all have a story to tell’ is a two year Arts Council England funded project, working with four artists to tell the… read more … about We all have a story to tell>>
Calderdale Council considers that it is important that people understand the correct facts relating to the recent High Court decision affecting the Casa Hotel. It should not be surmised from Mr McDaid’s public statements that he has won his planning appeals – the judge has simply referred the decisions back to the Secretary of State…. read more … about Statement on the Casa planning application>>
The clean up is continuing from the Boxing Day floods, with Calderdale Council, partners and volunteers taking part in a spring clean of the banks of the River Calder. The floods caused a lot of damage along the river, and while repair work has been carried out to towpaths and riverbanks, there’s still a lot… read more … about Join the River Calder spring clean>>
Halifax town centre has been awarded Purple Flag status for a sixth consecutive year for being a safe and welcoming place for a night out. Purple Flag is the gold standard for town centres, like Green Flag for parks and Blue Flag for beaches. The award scheme recognises excellence in the management of the evening… read more … about Painting the town purple>>
The Leader of Calderdale Council is calling on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to confirm what funding will be available to restore flood damaged infrastructure to the region during his budget speech on 16 March 2016. Storm Eva had a devastating impact on West Yorkshire’s roads, and the repair bill to restore all the affected… read more … about Calderdale asks Chancellor to confirm budget flood funding>>
Press release from Environment Agency Work to remove gravel from Hebden Water will be starting next week as part of the Environment Agency’s recovery work following the floods at Christmas. There are several locations where gravels have deposited in Hebden Water, a tributary of the River Calder, since the floods. This includes Old Gate, Waterside… read more … about Gravel removal work begins at Hebden Water>>
Nearly 150 childcare and early education providers attended an event run by Calderdale Council last week to help local children reach their full potential. Learning starts from the day we are born. What happens during the early years of life is crucial for every child’s development – that’s when the foundations for the future are… read more … about Helping children to achieve their best>>
Deadlines have now been removed for applications to Calderdale Council’s Repair and Renew grant for owners of residential and business premises affected by the Boxing Day Flood in the Calder Valley. Timescales for the applications have now been lifted, however, funds from the government are limited and people wanting to make an application should register… read more … about Deadline lifted for funding to protect your home or business>>
The Council is on a mission to help make Calderdale the most active borough in the north of England. We launched a campaign this week to help local residents be more active in their daily lives and make healthier choices. This supports Public Health England’s national ‘One You’ campaign. In Calderdale, two in every three… read more … about A healthier, happier you>>
