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With the Anne Lister Birthday Festival(external link) just days away, and excitement building for Calderdale’s ground-breaking Year of Culture in 2024, the Council is reflecting on the power of culture to transform towns and lives. From Monday 27 March to Monday 3 April, people from across Calderdale, the UK and the globe are expected to… read more … about The power of culture in Calderdale>>
Other news
Two Calderdale residents are paying the price for their fly tipping actions, after being caught illegally dumping waste in north Halifax. Richard Whylie and Nicola Williams of Sturton Grove, Halifax have together been fined over £1200 for their involvement in fly tipping at Cold Edge Road, Halifax on Thursday 9 June 2022. Their actions were… read more … about Calderdale residents pay the price for fly tipping>>
Iconic new statues recognising the bravery of men and women in the World Wars have been installed at the war memorial in Holmes Park, Luddendenfoot. ‘Unknown Tommy’ and ‘Unknown Women in War’ silhouette figures – which have become iconic in public areas across the country – are in place to help the Luddendenfoot and wider… read more … about New statues honour wartime bravery>>
Local people are being asked to help shape a new guide that will show what good design looks like and give design advice to anyone submitting a planning application. As part of the emerging Calderdale Local Plan, the Council is creating a design guide called a ‘Placemaking and Design Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)’, also known… read more … about Designing our towns and places>>
The first 20 new-build homes in the ground-breaking Beech Hill regeneration scheme are nearing completion. A partnership of organisations, including Calderdale Council, Together Housing and Esh Construction, are working with the local community to transform the Beech Hill area of Halifax, supporting thriving towns and places. This involves building 106 new affordable homes and refurbishing… read more … about First new homes at Beech Hill near completion>>
A major new state-of-the-art skills hub is set to be established in Brighouse, supporting high-tech manufacturing and creating opportunities for local people and businesses. The Industry 4.0 Skills Hub is supported by Calderdale Council as part of the Brighouse Deal, with approximately £650,000 of Town Deal funding being invested in the project. Industry 4.0 is… read more … about New facility sparks industrial evolution in Brighouse>>
Last night Calderdale Councillors voted to adopt the Local Plan at a meeting of Full Council, marking the start of a new chapter for the borough. Cllr Jane Scullion, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Strategy, said: “This is an historic moment for Calderdale. “The Local Plan is about building a better Calderdale for… read more … about Ambitious plan for Calderdale’s future>>
Foster carers living in Calderdale will be exempt from paying Council Tax from 1 April 2023, as part of the Council’s commitment to recognising their kindness and the extra challenges of the rising cost of living. The Council announced this additional support at its Budget Council meeting on Monday 27 February 2023. The new Council… read more … about Additional support recognises kindness of foster carers>>
Calderdale Council has been celebrating World Social Work Day (Tuesday 21 March) with a special event for social work colleagues across the organisation. World Social Work Day is a celebration that aims to highlight the achievements of social work, to raise the visibility of social services. To mark the occasion, Council social work staff from… read more … about Celebrating social work in Calderdale>>
