Nearly £7000 has been awarded to voluntary groups to help them stage an unforgettable array of events to celebrate the Tour de Yorkshire coming to Calderdale. A cycling stunt show, song writing workshops and a community picnic are just some of the exciting activities that people will be able to enjoy, thanks to a fund… read more … about Tour de Yorkshire events capture the spirit of Calderdale>>
Visitors to Calderdale will soon be able to recharge their batteries in more ways than one, after a number of electric car charging points were installed at accommodation providers around the borough. The number of electric cars on the roads is increasing. In 2014 there were over 17,000 electric vehicles on the road, including 1200… read more … about Charge points go live>>
The weekend of the Tour de Yorkshire in Calderdale will soon be upon us, and travel and parking plans are being finalised across the borough. Visitors and residents are being reminded to plan where they want to watch the race and how to get there, before the race comes through Calderdale on Sunday 3 May. … read more … about Get the wheels in motion for Tour plans>>
Ferocious dragons have been lurking at Bankfield Museum in Halifax for months, but luckily St George is on his way to put an end to their fearsome stay. The Dragons exhibition has been on display since January, and hundreds of visitors have been to Bankfield Museum to explore the fearsome, fiery and friendly dragons and… read more … about St George is on his way to Bankfield>>
The permanent Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for the outskirts of Halifax town centre, Skircoat, King Cross and the wider Halifax area will be in place from Monday 1 June 2015. Parking restrictions will be reintroduced on King Cross Road on Monday 27 April 2015. The ‘Notice of Making’, which gives details of the new TRO,… read more … about New TRO for outer Halifax>>
Residents in Calderdale have the opportunity to pick up a free book as part of the celebrations for World Book Night. World Book Night is now in its fifth year, and is an annual celebration of reading and books, with events taking place on or around Thursday 23 April, the International Day of the Book…. read more … about Celebrate World Book Night>>
Visitors to the Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve near Brighouse could see some big changes take place in the area, as Calderdale Council’s Cabinet consider ideas for major improvement work on the site. Much of the 100 acre site comprising the Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve and a former landfill facility is owned by Calderdale Council. The… read more … about Unlocking the potential of Brighouse site>>
Students and their families are saddling up for a day of all things cycling, as Calderdale Council, Brooksbank School and Pedalsport Cycling Club host their first ever track party. The family fun day, funded by the Council, will roll into action at Brooksbank School’s cycle circuit in Elland on Sunday 19 April from 9am to… read more … about Cycling fun day is ready to roll>>
New ways to tackle low pay will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet at the next meeting at 6pm on 13 April 2015 at Halifax Town Hall. Calderdale Council introduced the Living Wage in April 2014, raising the income of over 250 Council workers. The Council is also working hard to encourage other local employers… read more … about Calderdale takes the lead on low pay>>
