A young apprentice has been helping to spread the message about superfast broadband and the benefits to businesses and residents in West Yorkshire. Mark Broadbent, 17, from Illingworth, was hired by Calderdale Council as a digital apprentice to help boost the take up of superfast broadband in the Calderdale area as part of the first… read more … about Young apprentice boosts superfast take-up in West Yorkshire>>
Nearly 700 taxi drivers and private hire licence holders in Calderdale have now received training on spotting and reporting signs of child sexual exploitation (CSE). Over 26 training sessions, organised by Calderdale Council’s Licensing team, have been delivered already, with at least a further four in the pipeline. The compulsory training was introduced in May… read more … about Taxi drivers join the fight to stamp out CSE>>
There’s currently a selection of curious objects lurking at Bankfield Museum in Halifax, as some of the more obscure items from Calderdale Museums’ collections form part of a new exhibition. The Cabinets of Curiosity exhibition offers the chance to see some of the diverse objects looked after by Calderdale Museums. The new exhibition questions what… read more … about Opening the Cabinets of Curiosity>>
Tourism in Calderdale generated over £271 million for the local economy in 2013, an increase of £23 million from 2010, according to a new report published by Calderdale Council. It’s just one of the findings within Calderdale Council’s new Visitor Economy Strategy 2015-2018, which will be discussed by the Cabinet on Monday 10 August 2015…. read more … about Visitors flock to Pretty Gritty Calderdale>>
Todmorden town centre could soon be set for a funding boost as Calderdale Council’s Cabinet discuss proposals for the future of the town’s Development Board. The Todmorden Development Board was established in 2013, and currently comprises of elected members from Calderdale Council and Todmorden Town Council. Since its creation, the Board has made some real… read more … about Driving development in Todmorden>>
Volunteering for Calderdale Council could soon be easier, giving you even more opportunities to make a real difference to your own life and the lives of those around you. New proposals will be discussed by Cabinet on Monday 10 August. Philip Singh from Calderdale says he wouldn’t be where he is today without volunteering. He… read more … about Why volunteering matters>>
A number of sexual health services will soon be brought together as part of a new integrated service in Calderdale. Sexual health services will continue to be provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust after Calderdale Council invited bids to run the service through a competitive tender process. It will provide the same high level… read more … about Improving sexual health services in Calderdale>>
Halifax Visitor Centre is celebrating after being nominated for the Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards. The awards, on Monday 9 November, recognise the very best of the tourism industry throughout Yorkshire. Last week, Welcome to Yorkshire announced that Leeds Arena would be the venue for this year’s awards, making it the largest celebration of… read more … about Visitor Centre recognised as Yorkshire gem>>
A new road built as part of the Sowerby Bridge Copley Valley development scheme opened today – Monday 27 July. The road, linking Hollas Lane with Fall Lane is a major milestone in the Council inspired development scheme, which will also ‘unlock’ 7 hectares of brownfield land. The works were carried out by Buckingham Group… read more … about New road opens in development scheme>>
