An array of fun family activities will mark the official opening of Calderdale’s impressive new Central Library and Archives on Saturday 9 September. This will come after an exciting first week for the bright, modern facility, which opens to the public on Tuesday 5 September in its new home next to The Piece Hall and… read more … about Book it in – official opening of striking new library>>
Changes to parking in Halifax town centre will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet at the next meeting on Monday 4 September 2017. If approved the new Halifax Parking Strategy would guide planning and investment decisions within the town centre. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development, Cllr Barry Collins said: It’s crucial… read more … about Parking strategy to get the green light>>
On GCSE results day 2017, Cllr Megan Swift, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, said: “Congratulations to all the young people in Calderdale who have worked really hard for their GCSE results. Every student should be proud of their achievements – well done! I wish you all a successful future. … read more … about GCSE results – congratulations!>>
The Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift, has backed a statement issued yesterday by Northern city leaders calling for substantial new investment by the government in the transport infrastructure linking the cities of the North. The statement was issued at the conclusion of the Transport Summit held yesterday in Leeds and was signed by… read more … about Leader backs call for voice for the North>>
Halifax Visitor Information Centre will open its doors to the public for the first time within the new Central Library and Archives on Tuesday 5 September. The centre, which is currently based in the old Central Library on Northgate in Halifax, will close there for the final time at 5.30pm on Tuesday 29 August. This… read more … about Visit the Information Centre in the new Central Library>>
Readers young and old will have the chance to explore the new Central Library and Archives in Halifax, when it opens to the public for the first time at 9.30am on Tuesday 5 September. This is the next stage of the remarkable transformation of Halifax Town Centre, with the new library opening next to the… read more … about Our new Central Library opens – the next chapter!>>
A review of fire safety in buildings across Calderdale is underway, and local people are being asked to contribute by sharing their views. Calderdale Council called for the local review after the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in London. It is being carried out between July and September 2017 and an initial progress report is… read more … about Have your say on fire safety review>>
Cllr Megan Swift, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, said: “I would like to congratulate students across Calderdale for their hard work and commitment. A big thank you too to all of the school staff and families who have given such brilliant support and encouragement. “I’d like to wish everyone… read more … about Congratulations to young people receiving their A Level results>>
Press release from VAC No-one was more surprised than Bill O’Neill to discover who his maternal grandfather was and, better still, to have a photograph of him as he had never seen him before. There can be no denying, genes will out – Bill is the spitting image of his mother’s father! Bill, who resides… read more … about Bill meets his maternal grandfather>>
