Flood warning sirens in Walsden, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd will be sounded next week as part of the Environment Agency’s annual maintenance tests. The test is planned ahead of the Agency’s Flood Action Campaign in November, and the flood groups in the Upper Valley are taking the opportunity to test their own plans and… read more … about Flood warning sirens and flood plans put to the test>>
Taxi drivers will find it easier and cheaper to license their cars, and passengers will feel more confident that they are travelling in safe taxis thanks to a new licensing scheme introduced by Calderdale Council. New, improved taxi and private hire plates came into place on 1 October 2014, which contain clearer information for public… read more … about Drive to improve taxi licensing>>
Schools across Calderdale are enjoying new and improved facilities thanks to a funding boost from Calderdale Council. The schools were a hive of activity over the summer holidays as works took place to spruce them up – from upgraded lighting to brand new classrooms. A few weeks into the new term, students and teachers are… read more … about Sprucing up our schools>>
Calderdale Council will become the first local authority in England to offer smokers caught dropping litter the chance to attend stop smoking sessions rather than pay a fine, if the scheme is approved by Cabinet on Monday 13 October 2014. Currently if anyone is caught dropping a cigarette end they are issued with a fixed… read more … about Smokers asked to quit or pick up the tab>>
There’s now a new convenient way to borrow books from Calderdale libraries, without even leaving your sofa! Calderdale Council’s latest online service brings the pick of current publishing to your tablet or smartphone. If you’re a Calderdale library member you can now browse and download from a choice of over 400 free eBook titles, to… read more … about eBooks have arrived!>>
On-street parking charges in Halifax town centre and in Skircoat have been temporarily lifted by Calderdale Council. The charges relate to on-street parking spaces in Halifax town centre and to the new parking scheme in Skircoat, which includes on-street parking bays and parts of the residents’ permit scheme. The decision was taken after… read more … about Parking fees suspended in Halifax town centre>>
Voluntary and community groups in Calderdale are being encouraged to apply for a share of the Council’s cultural objectives fund or larger grants before applications close in October. The Council is working hard to get more and more people involved in our great local arts and culture, especially as part of its drive to continue… read more … about Cash boost for community projects>>
Calderdale Council has the key to business growth and new jobs for local people. It comes in the form of ‘site unlocking’ – opening up new sites and buildings to house Calderdale’s growing firms and attract new businesses from outside the area. In an innovative move, the Council has created a new post – Principal… read more … about Key to economic growth in Calderdale>>
Art lovers in Calderdale have the chance to view a stunning array of artwork in the latest exhibition at Bankfield Museum, Halifax. The fourth annual Calderdale Open Art exhibition runs from Saturday 4 October 2014, and will feature a selection of drawings, paintings, prints, photographs and textiles by professional and amateur artists from across the… read more … about Putting locals at the ‘art of exhibition>>
