A brand new event will connect Calderdale tradespeople with opportunities to help their business boom. Calderdale Council is holding the free Local Trades Business Breakfast for sole traders, companies and newly qualified tradespeople. The event is taking place at Calderdale College in Halifax on Tuesday 10 September 2024 from 8.30am to 10.30am, and includes a… read more … about Trades breakfast event will dish up business advice>>
On GCSE results day, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, Cllr Adam Wilkinson, said: “Congratulations to everyone receiving their GCSE results today. Collecting these exam results is a real milestone moment and the culmination of an awful lot of hard work. “I’m so proud of every student who’s given their all… read more … about Celebrating GCSE results day>>
Brighouse Open Market will move to a new, temporary home this autumn so work can begin on the rebuild of their permanent home on the canalside as part of the £19.1 million Town Deal transformation. As part of the UK Government-funded Town Deal, Calderdale Council is working with the Brighouse Town Deal Board to deliver… read more … about On the move – Brighouse’s market prepares for temporary home>>
Cromwell Bottom nature reserve, near Brighouse, has welcomed some new and very important visitors this year, as a group of swifts have made the reserve their summer home. Cromwell Bottom is one of the most well-known nature reserves in Calderdale. It’s managed by Calderdale Council in partnership with the Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group, with both… read more … about Swift action supports endangered wildlife>>
Calderdale-based community groups are invited to apply for grant funding to support a special event or activity for older people during October – celebrating the valuable contributions of older people to local communities. As part of Calderdale’s Year of Culture and to celebrate the International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) on 1 October, Calderdale Council… read more … about Grants to celebrate International Day of Older Persons in Calderdale>>
As exam results are released for those studying A levels, AS levels, T levels, vocational and technical qualifications, Calderdale Council’s Deputy Leader, Cllr Scott Patient, said: “Congratulations to all those receiving their results for A levels, AS levels, T levels, vocational and technical qualifications today. I know it’s a nerve-wracking time, but hopefully many students are celebrating… read more … about Results day in Calderdale>>
Calderdale’s Year of Culture (CultureDale(external link)) programme is helping families to get creative and have fun for free during the school holidays and beyond. Keeping the kids entertained can be a challenge, especially with the cost of living increasing and family budgets becoming more and more stretched. CultureDale offers an inclusive programme of events and… read more … about Council and Eureka! partnership brings free cultural activities this summer>>
A Calderdale Council employee has been recognised for their commitment to climate action, as a finalist in the Environment 100 awards. Gill Wrigley, the Council’s lead officer for the Calderdale Sphagnum Project, has been included on the Environment 100 list(external link), which celebrates the outstanding contributions of individuals and organisations dedicated to creating a greener… read more … about National recognition for Council’s ‘peatland pioneer’>>
A plan to eradicate all road deaths and serious injuries across the region by 2040 has officially launched. The West Yorkshire Vision Zero Strategy is an innovative development in how road safety will be improved and lives saved. It will focus on the safe system approach – safe roads, behaviours, speeds, vehicles and an effective… read more … about Plan to stop road deaths and serious injuries in West Yorkshire launched>>
