The start of the construction work for the Piece Hall transformation is just around the corner, and work continues behind the scenes to put in place the management of this exciting attraction for when it reopens in 2016. The recent incorporation of the Piece Hall Trust is an important milestone for the project, as its… read more … about Trust in the Piece Hall’s future>>
Calderdale Council has released its road closure information for the Tour de France early, allowing people to plan ahead and make the most of the race weekend on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July. During this weekend there will be a lot of extra traffic on the roads across Yorkshire so plan your journeys carefully…. read more … about Get ready and plan ahead for the Tour in Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council has welcomed the latest Emmerdale storyline which is raising awareness of HIV. In the popular ITV Yorkshire soap, middle-aged Val Pollard (played by Charlie Hardwick) has been diagnosed HIV positive after a holiday fling. There are many myths and stigmas that still exist about HIV and the different ways it can be contracted,… read more … about Council welcomes Emmerdale’s HIV storyline>>
It’s that time of the year again – the 2014 edition of Calderdale Council’s Events and Festivals guide is out right now! More events than ever will be taking place around Calderdale from April to September, including the Todmorden Carnival and the Hebden Bridge Easter Duck Race in April and May, the Brighouse 1940’s Weekend… read more … about Exciting events and fantastic festivals!>>
Couples looking for the perfect venue for their wedding, civil partnership or renewal of vows, have the chance to explore the fantastic setting of Shibden Hall and the Mereside Visitor Centre, as the Hall opens its doors for the Shibden Wedding Fair. Shibden Hall in Halifax, is now licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies, and… read more … about Plan your perfect day at the Shibden Wedding Fair>>
Calderdale continues to punch above its weight in terms of new business start-ups both regionally and nationally. During the past few years the borough has frequently been in the top three best performing areas in the Yorkshire and Humber region. During January the Council’s New Enterprise Business Start Up programme received a record high of 96… read more … about Calderdale means business>>
An event celebrating the hard work of young volunteers in Calderdale is being held in Halifax on Thursday 6 March. Young volunteers in Calderdale have been learning practical outdoor skills and getting valuable work experience helping them towards jobs in the countryside and construction sectors. The first placements have been a great success and as… read more … about Celebrating great work in the great outdoors>>
Calderdale Health and Wellbeing Board has committed to making life better for disabled children, young people and their families by signing the Disabled Children’s Charter for Health and Wellbeing Boards, developed by Every Disabled Child Matters and The Children’s Trust, Tadworth. Health and Wellbeing Boards play an important strategic role in the new health system…. read more … about Calderdale Health and Wellbeing Board pledges its support for disabled children>>
People in Calderdale are being urged to think about adoption as a way of providing a permanent, loving home to children and young people. So far, since January 2014, more than 30 people have expressed their interest to adopt. Whilst this is really pleasing, we still need more people to come forward. The Council is… read more … about People from all walks of life can adopt>>
