Further options designed to improve public spaces in the centre of Elland are being presented at an event in the town on Saturday 18 March 2023. Over £6million of funding from the Future High Streets Fund is set to transform the centre of Elland, including improvements to public spaces and the addition of landscaping and… read more … about Event showcases new plans to transform the centre of Elland>>
Calderdale’s Vision 2024 2024 is an important year for Calderdale. It marks our 50th anniversary as a borough. In 2018 organisations and communities developed Our Vision 2024, setting out our aspirations for Calderdale on our 50th birthday. Why are we refreshing our Vision? As 2024 is only a few months away now. It’s important for… read more … about Refreshing Calderdale Vision>>
Could you pick up one bag of litter to make a big difference to your local community? Residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and help Calderdale sparkle by joining a litter pick in their local area. Calderdale Council teams will be out in force during Keep Britain Tidy’s national Great British Spring Clean… read more … about Spring into action to clean up Calderdale>>
Meet Rachel Flood, Calderdale Council’s Flood Risk/Drainage Engineer Rachel Flood has worked in the Flood Risk team in Highways and Engineering for almost six years. In her job, she has quite a varied role commenting on the flooding and drainage aspects of planning applications, being involved in drainage investigations, and working with contractors to undertake… read more … about International Women’s Day – Case study>>
The style, function and symbolism of headwear in British society is being explored in a new exhibition at Bankfield Museum, near Halifax, celebrating all things hat. ‘A hat for all seasons’ launches on Saturday 11 March 2023 and will feature a range of hats from the Bankfield Museum collection. The varied styles and designs on… read more … about New exhibition showcases a hat for all seasons>>
Calderdale Council has reached a milestone in the take up of funded childcare places for eligible two-year-olds. Parents who are eligible for other forms of support, such as low-income benefits or Disability Living Allowance, could be entitled to receive 15 hours of funded childcare or early education support for two-year-olds, for up to 38 weeks…. read more … about Top take up for two-year-olds support>>
The rebuild of a fire-damaged Calderdale school has moved a step forward after the planning application was submitted to the Council. On 1 February 2022, an arson attack at Ash Green Community Primary School in Mixenden caused a huge fire, destroying four classrooms and other areas in the upper site of the school. The extent… read more … about School rises from the ashes>>
‘Getting it right the first time, every time’ is the key customer promise as part of updated standards being presented to Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. The Council is committed to enhancing the service it provides for residents and customers, and work has been taking place to review the way services are delivered. An updated Customer Experience… read more … about Customer experience at the heart of new standards>>
A new plan outlining how Calderdale school leavers will be supported to access good education, training and job opportunities will be discussed at the Council’s next Cabinet meeting. On Monday 13 March, Cabinet Members will be asked to approve the Post 16 Learning, Employment and Skills Strategy. This reflects the ambition of Calderdale Council and… read more … about A NEET idea>>
