Monthly Archives: July 2022

New investment to improve people’s life chances and boost local pride, skills, pay, jobs and business growth, will be discussed at Calderdale Council’s next Cabinet meeting.  On Monday 8 August, Cabinet Members will be asked to approve access to new government funding that would support the Council’s priorities to reduce inequalities, support thriving towns and… read more … about Proposed funding to boost talent and resilience in Calderdale>>

Cllr Jane Scullion, Calderdale Council's Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Resources

Cath Gormally has been appointed as Calderdale Council’s Director of Adult Services and Wellbeing, and will take the lead on ensuring safe and compassionate care for adults across the borough. Cath will start her new role in October 2022, following the retirement of Iain Baines later this month. Iain has been Director of Adult Services… read more … about Cath to lead adult care in Calderdale>>

Photo of Cath Gormally

The Let’s Grow pop-up allotment is on the move, with a packed programme of family entertainment touring Calderdale for some ‘blooming’ good fun. Let’s Grow is an interactive event for all the family, championing nature, nurture, wellbeing and imaginative play. Following successful events at Halifax Borough Market, the Let’s Grow’ team is visiting Elland, Brighouse,… read more … about Let’s Grow takes a tour of Calderdale>>

Let's Grow pop up allotment event

Property owners in Calderdale are now able to shine the spotlight on their home or business by offering it as a potential location for TV and film productions. To help build a portfolio of ‘film friendly’ locations in the area, owners of all types of buildings can now register their property on the Film Calderdale… read more … about Could your property star on screen?>>

Shibden Hall

The facilities and opportunities available at the ISCAL facility in Halifax have been highlighted to visitors at a recent open day event. ISCAL is owned and operated by Calderdale Council and helps local people with disabilities or other barriers to work to move into employment. Last month, the factory, which is located at Atlas Business Park,… read more … about ISCAL opportunities on show at open day event>>

ISCAL tour

When Heptonstall Museum was placed on Calderdale Council’s community asset transfer list, a core group of Heptonstall residents took immediate action to save its future and founded ‘Friends of Heptonstall Museum’ (“FOHM”). Following a rigorous appraisal process of their plans by the Council, they received exciting news confirming their successful application. Their business plan has… read more … about Update on Heptonstall Museum>>

Heptonstall Museum

The inspiring landscape of the Calderdale area is being captured in a new and creative way as part of Smith Art Gallery’s latest exhibition. The Brighouse gallery is hosting a new exhibition called the Calderdale Grid Project, in partnership with the Halifax Photographic Society and featuring works from over forty writers and photographers, each of… read more … about Brighouse exhibition takes a fresh look at the borough>>

Mayor of Calderdale at Calderdale Grid exhibition, Smith Art Gallery

This Changing Places Awareness day(external link) (Tuesday 19 July), Calderdale Council is announcing plans for three new Changing Places toilets to be installed in the borough, improving facilities for those with severe disabilities or complex needs. As part of the Changing Places programme, a partnership between the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC)… read more … about Changing Places making Calderdale more accessible>>

Cllr Sarah Courtney