There are just a few weeks left to share feedback as part of the final public consultation for Calderdale’s Local Plan. Residents and businesses can have their say about changes to the plan, known as the ‘main modifications’, recommended by the Planning Inspector. The consultation began on 12 August and the deadline to submit feedback… read more … about Still time to have your say on Local Plan>>
Young people across Calderdale have been enjoying fun and inclusive play sessions throughout the school holidays, as part of the Council’s Play Development Service activity programme. The Play Development Service is part of Calderdale Council’s Children and Young People’s Service and offers regular inclusive play sessions in communities across the borough. The sessions are open… read more … about Young people enjoy a summer of fun>>
“I’d like to encourage the people of Calderdale to join in and step out of their homes for a ‘doorstep’ National Minute of Silent Reflection. This moment of reflection will be happening all over the UK at 8pm on the evening of Sunday 18th September, the eve of the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II…. read more … about Message from the Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Angie Gallagher – National Minute of Silent Reflection>>
Calderdale Council will observe eleven days of national mourning to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Angie Gallagher, said: “We are deeply saddened by the news yesterday of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen has played a unique role in the life of the nation for over… read more … about Marking the death of Queen Elizabeth II>>
Nadeem Mir QPM, Chair of Calderdale Council of Mosques, said: “The news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passing away has left us all shocked and saddened. On behalf of all the Mosques and wider community in Calderdale we convey our deepest condolences and sympathy to the Royal family. At this difficult time our prayers… read more … about Message of condolence from Calderdale Council of Mosques on the death of Queen Elizabeth II>>
Organisations across Calderdale are coming together to celebrate the life and legacy of Anne Lister. Anne, who lived from 1791 to 1840, was a remarkable woman: landowner, entrepreneur, mountaineer, scholar, traveller, and lesbian. Her fascinating diaries of over five million words detailed her life, loves, health, business interests and politics and her story became world-famous… read more … about Programme of events celebrate the legacy of Anne Lister>>
Businesses in Calderdale are invited to a free two-day event packed with expert advice to help their enterprise grow and flourish. The Let’s Do Business event, hosted by Business Growth Calderdale on behalf of Calderdale Council, aims to provide small and medium sized businesses with the knowledge, confidence and connections to help them succeed and… read more … about Free expert advice at Let’s Do Business event>>
Calderdale Council is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the opening of Halifax Central Library and Archives. The bright and modern facility in the centre of Halifax was officially opened on 9 September 2017 by the writer and architectural historian, Dr Jonathan Foyle, in the presence of the Mayor of Calderdale at the time, Cllr Ferman… read more … about Happy birthday to Halifax Central Library and Archives>>
Work to install measures to improve the energy efficiency of Todmorden Sports Centre are beginning this week, as part of an ambitious project to reduce the carbon impact of the building and support Calderdale’s net zero targets. Todmorden Sports Centre is currently one of the highest carbon emitting buildings in the Council’s estate. Following a successful… read more … about Energy improvement works begin at Todmorden Sports Centre>>
