A section of the Rochdale Canal towpath between Hebden Bridge and Todmorden is to benefit from a £1.5m scheme to improve cycling and walking access, thanks to Department for Transport (DfT) funding secured by West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Calderdale Council. The successful bid, which was announced today (Tuesday 12 June), is included in a… read more … about Canal towpath around Hebden Bridge to benefit from £1.5m facelift thanks to DfT funding boost>>
Two prominent members of Calderdale Council have been recognised by the Queen in this year’s birthday honours list. The Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift, will become a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of his contribution to local government and the regeneration of Halifax. Stuart Smith, Calderdale’s Director… read more … about Double honours celebration for Calderdale>>
Press release from West Yorkshire Police and Calderdale Council Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team were joined by council wardens, taxi licensing, environmental health and partner agencies in West Halifax as part of a week of action. Over two days of proactive operational activity, eleven vehicles were seized for a variety of defects, 59 vehicles… read more … about Week of action in West Halifax>>
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AD:VENTURE, the European funded programme providing dedicated support to eligible young and new businesses who have strong growth ambitions, has launched its grant programme in Calderdale, giving enterprises with aspirations the chance to secure up to £25,000 of match-funded support. In order to benefit from the programme, companies are asked to explain through a written… read more … about £25K up for grabs as business grant programme launches in Calderdale>>
The awards just keep on coming! The latest wins for the Piece Hall transformation and Central Library and Archives project are for architectural excellence at the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Yorkshire 2018 Awards. The incredible Piece Hall and library in Halifax were on a shortlist of 13 buildings, and they scooped not one… read more … about More awards for The Piece Hall and Central Library and Archives>>
The Leader of Calderdale Council has written to Northern Rail to express his grave concerns about the Calder Valley service following the introduction of the new timetable on 20 May 2018. In an open letter to Managing Director David Brown, Cllr Tim Swift argues that the level of delays and cancellations on the Calder Valley… read more … about Council Leader holds Northern Rail to account>>
Over 100 local residents gathered in Todmorden Town Hall on Thursday 31 May to share an Iftar dinner together. Iftar is a sunset meal enjoyed by Muslims when breaking their fasts, which they observe for 30 days during the holy month of Ramadan. The event was funded by Calderdale Council and organised by Integrate Todmorden,… read more … about Communities come together for Iftar dinner at Todmorden Town Hall>>
This week is national Volunteers’ Week (which runs until Thursday 7 June) and Calderdale Council is hoping to inspire more local people to give volunteering a try. Cllr Daniel Sutherland, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing and Environment, said: “Over the last year, 1,500 volunteers have completed projects in 200 local places. We want… read more … about Get involved in Volunteers’ Week>>
