The latest tourism figures for Calderdale are in, and are proof that it’s a great place to visit. Visits to the borough added up to a massive 7.6 million in 2023, up nearly 5% from 2022. They were worth more than £600 million to the local economy, a 16% increase on the previous year, and… read more … about Tourism on the up in Calderdale>>
A new co-produced strategy, setting out a shared commitment to the north Halifax area over the next 10 years, is being considered by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. The communities of north Halifax are on the outskirts of the town, including the villages of Ovenden, Illingworth and Mixenden. These communities benefit from many special qualities, including distinct… read more … about A shared commitment to north Halifax>>
The emergency response of Calderdale Council and its partner organisations was put to the test in an annual training exercise, which forms part of the borough’s emergency planning process. Every year, the organisations that would work together to respond a major incident -such as flooding, mass power outages or moorland fires – rehearse the action… read more … about Testing Calderdale’s emergency response>>
The restoration of the bandstand and transformation of the bowling pavilion in Todmorden’s Centre Vale Park has taken a step forward as Town Deal partner, Todmorden Town Council, opens an Invitation to Tender for contractors to deliver work on the Bandstand and Bowling Pavilion. The re-development of the bowling pavilion and renovation of the bandstand… read more … about Todmorden Town Deal’s exciting improvements to Centre Vale Park progress to Invitation to Tender>>
Calderdale Council has approved an application by Calder Valley Skip Hire Ltd for an Environmental Permit to run a small waste incinerator plant at Belmont Industrial Estate in Sowerby Bridge. When determining the environmental permit, consideration had to be given to a number of factors, most importantly the protection of the environment and human health,… read more … about Calder Valley Skip Hire permit approved>>
A special business breakfast event, held in Todmorden, offered local businesses and tradespeople the chance to find out more about growth opportunities in the town, including those associated with the multi-million-pound Town Deal projects. Calderdale Council, in partnership with the Todmorden Town Deal Board and Todmorden Learning Centre, hosted the Todmorden Business Breakfast, which provided… read more … about Business breakfast serves up local opportunities>>
Calderdale Council’s planned changes to its Winter Service due to start on 1 December 2024 will not go ahead. The Council has listened carefully to the large number of concerns expressed ahead of the changes and has taken action. This means that no changes to the existing precautionary gritting routes will be made. The Council’s… read more … about Council halts changes to its Winter Service>>
Calderdale Council’s Christmas markets are back, with festive events taking place at markets across the borough. The Council owns and operates markets in Brighouse, Elland, Halifax, Hebden Bridge and Todmorden, with independent traders providing fresh and local food, unique goods, fashion items and much more, all year round. In addition to the usual markets, special… read more … about Make it Calderdale Markets this Christmas>>
Plans are progressing to create a vibrant new public space in the heart of Todmorden, where people will be able to spend time, gather and take part in events, festivals and specialist markets. Calderdale Council is investing around £3.5 million to transform Bramsche Square in the town centre, to create a welcoming, attractive and flexible… read more … about Designs for vibrant Todmorden town square revealed in new images>>
