If you’re looking for a unique Christmas gift for the person who has everything, why not buy them a tree to be planted in a Calderdale park or green space? Calderdale Council’s ‘buy a park a tree’ scheme gives individuals, groups or businesses the chance to sponsor a tree of their choice. The scheme started in… read more … about A Christmas tree with a difference>>
Ravenscliffe High School in Halifax continues to be ‘outstanding’ after it retained its top Ofsted rating following a recent inspection. Inspectors from Ofsted visited the school in October and observed different classrooms. They also met with pupils during breaks and held discussions with staff, senior leaders and governors, as well as taking into account the… read more … about Ravenscliffe is officially outstanding>>
Calderdale may require fewer homes within its Local Plan after a review of the way housing need is calculated. The government requires local councils to produce a Local Plan which identifies land to meet their requirements for new housing and economic development, over the next 15 years. The Department for Communities and Local Government’s ‘Planning… read more … about Fewer homes in Calderdale’s Local Plan>>
Extravagant hats made and worn by single women to attract a potential husband are the subject of the latest exhibition at Bankfield Museum in Halifax. The elaborate ‘Catherinette hats’ were worn in annual parades on Saint Catherine’s Day. Bankfield is showcasing newly made and historic hats in their new exhibition ‘A hat or a husband’… read more … about A hat or a husband?>>
The hard work and dedication of Calderdale Council staff, volunteers and local organisations were celebrated at an awards ceremony on Thursday 16 November. The Council held its annual ‘Our Stars Awards’ to recognise the amazing joint efforts of the whole community to support Calderdale during 2017. Over 150 people attended. Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s… read more … about Thanking Calderdale’s stars>>
Claire Slattery – The Piece Hall, Halifax, West Yorkshire wins two Historic England Angel Awards including the overall UK winner. Last night the iconic Piece Hall and Claire Slattery, Calderdale Council’s Arts and Heritage Manager were awarded Best Rescue of a Historic Building and overall UK winner at the Historic England Angel Awards. Please see… read more … about Claire and The Piece Hall named Historic England Angel Award winners>>
Calderdale Council is preparing for winter to keep the borough safe and moving if there is ice or snow. The Council has 18,200 tonnes of salt stored for winter and grits 575km of roads across Calderdale using a fleet of 15 gritters. It is piloting a new policy this year to make sure gritting is… read more … about Keeping Calderdale safe and moving in winter>>
Shoppers in Calderdale will be able to park for free on Saturdays in selected car parks across the borough in the run up to Christmas. Calderdale Council is offering free parking in a number of car parks in Halifax as well as in five car parks across the towns of Brighouse, Elland, Hebden Bridge, Sowerby… read more … about Council to offer free Christmas parking>>
This Saturday (18 November) marks the start of National HIV Testing Week, and Calderdale Council is encouraging more people who are at risk of the virus to get tested. Although Calderdale has a lower rate of diagnosed HIV infections than the Yorkshire and Humber and national averages, almost half of those who are diagnosed receive… read more … about Council encourages HIV testing>>
