The King and Country exhibition at Bankfield Museum has now been open nearly 5 months and over 10,500 visitors have seen the fascinating collection of objects and artefacts on display to mark the centenary of the First World War. Of the 60 interesting and poignant stories that feature as part of the exhibition, one stands… read more … about The diary of the unknown sailor>>
Residents across Calderdale can find all the information they need to be winter wise this year. Winter is on its way and temperatures have really dropped in recent weeks. Calderdale Council is busy making sure it’s prepared for a period of bad winter weather and is advising residents to do the same. After the success… read more … about Be prepared, be winter wise!>>
Development work at Old Gate in Hebden Bridge is due to continue until the end of April 2015. Road closures have been in place since the work started, and will continue until it is completed. However, the closures will be limited to one or two mornings per week when required, and will not be in… read more … about Work to continue at Old Gate, Hebden Bridge>>
The Eastwood Household Waste Recycling Centre in Todmorden is to reopen following the completion of repair works undertaken after an incident which caused damage in July. The cost of the repairs was in the region of £220,000 and was met by SITA UK’s insurers, meaning that there was no cost to the Council or Council… read more … about Eastwood Recycling Centre in Todmorden to reopen>>
A £1.4bn programme of transport improvements for West Yorkshire and York has been agreed by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Road improvements, a new junction on the M62, rail line upgrades and increased opportunities for park and ride at more accessible stations are among schemes to be undertaken under the West Yorkshire Plus Transport Fund…. read more … about £1.4bn programme of transport improvements agreed for West Yorkshire and York>>
A swashbuckling exhibition of pirates, treasure and adventure featuring original drawings from Pirates ‘n’ Pistols, the award winning children’s book by Chris Mould is now on display at Smith Art Gallery in Brighouse. A treasure chest full of Chris Mould’s fabulous and colourful, original drawings has arrived at the Brighouse gallery after a successful run… read more … about Pirates are coming to Brighouse>>
Work on the permanent Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for Halifax town centre is well underway, with the first public notice of the proposed new order being advertised by Calderdale Council on 19 December 2014. The notice is a legal requirement which marks the start of the 21 day public consultation on the new order. On… read more … about Council takes next step on new Halifax TRO>>
During the festive season, Calderdale Council is taking action to check the safety of taxis operating in the borough. Licensing and transport teams are busy doing spot checks on Hackney carriages and private hire vehicles to look at everything from the condition of lights, tyres, batteries and bodywork, to whether drivers are up to date… read more … about Spot checks on taxis improve safety>>
Over 130 memorial stones are being moved from Square Chapel to Lister Lane Cemetery in Halifax as work on the Piece Hall and new Central Library and Archive gets underway. Calderdale Council’s Bereavement Services team removed the stones for safekeeping, as their current site undergoes re-development. Many of the Square Chapel congregation chose to be… read more … about Families united after 170 years>>
