Local people will once again be able to use the bridge in Copley from Thursday 12 October, when it is officially reopened and named Wilson Bridge during a special ceremony. Calderdale Council is holding the free community event to celebrate the completion of its work to replace the 185-year-old bridge, after it was destroyed by… read more … about New era for Copley’s bridge>>
The eight host locations for 2018 Tour de Yorkshire have been unveiled today. The stages for the newly expanded fourth edition will begin or end in: Barnsley (South Yorkshire) Beverley (East Yorkshire) Doncaster (South Yorkshire) Halifax (Calderdale) Ilkley (Bradford) Leeds (West Yorkshire) Richmond (North Yorkshire) Scarborough (North Yorkshire) Organisers Welcome to Yorkshire and the Amaury… read more … about Start and finish locations for 2018 Tour de Yorkshire announced>>
Visitors to Todmorden Town Hall are able to find out more about the fascinating history of the Nobel Prize winners from the town at the next free taster tour. On Sunday 1 October, Sir John Cockcroft and Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson, both winners of the Nobel Prize will be honoured by a tour led Town Hall… read more … about Honouring Todmorden’s Nobel Prize winners>>
People in Calderdale use over 110 million cans, foil trays and aerosols every year – if they were all recycled it would save enough energy to power a television for two days in every home in the borough. Calderdale Council along with SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK has launched a new campaign to make sure… read more … about It’s time to make your metals matter!>>
Work is well underway to rebuild the former Copley Bridge, now known as Wilson Bridge, as part of Calderdale Council’s ongoing flood recovery work across the borough. The 185-year-old bridge was destroyed in the Boxing Day 2015 floods. Wilson Bridge will consist of three steel sections to make it stronger, and will include stone from… read more … about Lift off for Wilson Bridge>>
More than 2,500 people visited the new Central Library and Archives and Halifax Visitor Information Centre on their official opening day on Saturday 9 September. Fun family activities took place throughout the day, from poetry and music to ukulele sessions and a Branwell Brontë tribute. Leading architectural historian, writer and TV broadcaster, Dr Jonathan Foyle… read more … about Thousands visit new library and visitor centre>>
There are just over two weeks left for local people to have their say on the draft plans for housing, employment, infrastructure and open spaces in Calderdale over the next 15 years. Over 1,500 comments have already been made on Calderdale’s initial draft Local Plan. However, the Council is urging more people to share their… read more … about Local Plan – still time to have your say>>
We’re fully prepared for the high winds and rain forecast for tonight and tomorrow morning. Our forestry and safer, cleaner, greener teams are on standby 24/7 as a precaution and we’re continuing to make preparations and monitor weather conditions. The Council uses Twitter to keep residents informed during local emergencies or extreme weather. Follow us… read more … about Preparations for Storm Aileen>>
Budding green-fingered community groups can now get involved in Calderdale Council’s wildflower planting scheme, at the launch event of the next stage of the Corridors of Colour project. On Saturday 23 September at King Cross Fire Station, Calderdale Council is hosting an event to showcase the work that has been done to plant wildflowers in… read more … about Ready, steady, sow>>
