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Joint statement from Calderdale Council, Calderdale Interfaith Council and Calderdale Council of Mosques on the terrorist incident in London

Posted on 05/06/2017 by Calderdale Council

Calderdale Council, Calderdale Interfaith Council and Calderdale Council of Mosques stand together in condemning the horrific attacks in London on Saturday 3 June. Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with all of the people affected by this tragic incident, and our thanks go out to the Emergency Services for their speedy and courageous response. We… read more … about Joint statement from Calderdale Council, Calderdale Interfaith Council and Calderdale Council of Mosques on the terrorist incident in London>>

Get Together in Todmorden

Posted on 02/06/2017 by Calderdale Council

Todmorden Town Hall is hosting events this June as part of the national Great Get Together neighbourhood celebrations. The Great Get Together is a nationwide invitation for communities to come together on the weekend of 16- 18 June, and celebrate all we have in common. The initiative is inspired by Jo Cox, and has been… read more … about Get Together in Todmorden>>

Further flood schemes now complete

Posted on 01/06/2017 by Calderdale Council

Work is now complete on three schemes to repair flood damaged roads and structures in Calderdale. Three flood recovery schemes recently reached their conclusions – a new footbridge at Shibden Park, work to repair Wakefield Road at Salterhebble and works at Robin Wood Mill on Burnley Road. These areas were all badly affected by the… read more … about Further flood schemes now complete>>

First ‘Bike Bus’ to run from Illingworth fire station

Posted on 26/05/2017 by Calderdale Council

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) ran its first ‘Bike Bus’ from Illingworth fire station to Whitehill Community Academy on 24 May, in partnership Calderdale Council. The launch of the new ‘Bike Bus’ comes following the huge success of the Bike Libraries scheme which launched on 18 April 2017. The cycling bus will see… read more … about First ‘Bike Bus’ to run from Illingworth fire station>>

Discover the art of Todmorden

Posted on 26/05/2017 by Calderdale Council

Art lovers in Calderdale are invited to take a tour of Todmorden Town Hall to find out more about some of the local, national and international art pieces that are on display in the building. On Sunday 4 June at 2pm, the latest in a series of tours will take place at Todmorden Town Hall,… read more … about Discover the art of Todmorden>>

Investing in the future of Sowerby Bridge Library

Posted on 24/05/2017 by Calderdale Council

Sowerby Bridge Library is undergoing major refurbishment work to repair the ageing building and update facilities. Sowerby Bridge Library is over 100 years old and the building suffers from a number of issues related to its age, including dry rot and problems with the ageing heating system. From Monday 5 June, major refurbishment works will… read more … about Investing in the future of Sowerby Bridge Library>>

Calderdale’s response to the raising of the UK’s terror threat level to critical

Posted on 24/05/2017 by Calderdale Council

Statement from the Calderdale Community Safety Partnership Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with everyone affected by the horrendous incident in Manchester on Monday 22 May. In response to the incident, the Prime Minister has raised the UK’s terror threat level to critical, which means that a further attack may be imminent. Due to this… read more … about Calderdale’s response to the raising of the UK’s terror threat level to critical>>

Joint media statement issued on behalf of Calderdale Interfaith Council and Calderdale Council of Mosques in response to the incident in Manchester:

Posted on 23/05/2017 by Calderdale Council

Joint media statement issued on behalf of Calderdale Interfaith Council and Calderdale Council of Mosques in response to the incident in Manchester: “Calderdale Interfaith Council and the Calderdale Council of Mosques express their sorrow to the people of Manchester following last night’s incident at the Manchester Arena. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those… read more … about Joint media statement issued on behalf of Calderdale Interfaith Council and Calderdale Council of Mosques in response to the incident in Manchester:>>

Calderdale Council statement in response to the Manchester incident

Posted on 23/05/2017 by Calderdale Council

The Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Ferman Ali said: “Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with everyone affected by the horrendous incident in Manchester yesterday evening. We pray that those who are injured make a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and thanks are also with the Police and Emergency Services who continue to work tirelessly and do… read more … about Calderdale Council statement in response to the Manchester incident>>