As Remembrance Day approaches, the next tour at Todmorden Town Hall will focus on remembering the effect of wars on Todmorden. On Sunday 5 November at 2pm, the free taster tour will tell some of the stories of the many memorials in the building and in Todmorden, commemorating those who served their country in wartime. … read more … about Remembering the wartime stories of Todmorden>>
It’s Local Democracy Week (9 – 15 October 2017) and residents in Calderdale are being reminded to register to vote, to ensure their voice is heard at election time. The Council is carrying out its ‘annual canvass of electors’ to make sure residents’ details on the electoral register are up to date. A team of… read more … about Don’t miss your chance to vote>>
Over 2500 people made more than 10,000 comments by the end of the latest consultation on Calderdale Council’s draft Local Plan. The plan identifies potential sites where new development, including housing, employment and open space would be allowed and the areas which would remain as green belt. It also provides detailed policy for the determination of planning applications…. read more … about Huge response to Local Plan consultation>>
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>>
