Calderdale Council teams are supporting the emergency response to a major building fire in Hebden Bridge town centre. The fire broke out in La Perla restaurant in the Burlees building on Hangingstones Road in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 2 August). A range of Council services are working together with West Yorkshire Fire… read more … about A community response to the fire>>
New investment to improve people’s life chances and boost local pride, skills, pay, jobs and business growth, will be discussed at Calderdale Council’s next Cabinet meeting. On Monday 8 August, Cabinet Members will be asked to approve access to new government funding that would support the Council’s priorities to reduce inequalities, support thriving towns and… read more … about Proposed funding to boost talent and resilience in Calderdale>>
Cath Gormally has been appointed as Calderdale Council’s Director of Adult Services and Wellbeing, and will take the lead on ensuring safe and compassionate care for adults across the borough. Cath will start her new role in October 2022, following the retirement of Iain Baines later this month. Iain has been Director of Adult Services… read more … about Cath to lead adult care in Calderdale>>
Significant progress has been made to improve fire safety in buildings across Calderdale since the Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017. That’s according to a report that Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Members will discuss on Monday 11 July, which gives an update on action taken over the last five years and proposes a new Fire Safety… read more … about Fire safety work continues in Calderdale>>
Some parts of the Centre at Threeways building in Ovenden, Halifax, have been closed with immediate effect to protect people’s safety after serious structural issues were found. During a routine survey and inspection of the premises today (Friday 24 June), Calderdale Council’s Building Control team found the first-floor walls above the entrance to be unsupported… read more … about Parts of Centre at Threeways closed due to safety concerns>>
Work is going ahead to improve the energy efficiency of heating systems at Todmorden Sports Centre, after Calderdale Council secured investment of over £1.7million. This follows a successful bid to The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, to replace the current, ageing boilers and Combined Heat and Power (CHP)… read more … about Energy improvement works at Todmorden Sports Centre>>
Calderdale’s mission to tackle the climate emergency continues, with the Victoria Theatre taking further steps to become more environmentally friendly and reduce single-use plastic in the venue. The Calderdale Council-run theatre in Halifax stopped selling plastic flashing toys at its annual pantomime several years ago. And now, hard-wearing, reusable cups will replace all single-use plastic… read more … about Theatre plays its part in tackling climate change>>
Calderdale is gearing up to make the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee an occasion to remember for years to come. Communities across the borough will come together to celebrate 70 years of Her Majesty’s service during the Jubilee Weekend from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 June 2022. Plans for events and activities throughout Calderdale are well underway,… read more … about Celebrating a joyous Jubilee in Calderdale>>
A new, improved website to support those at risk of flooding in Calderdale, has now launched. The Eye on Calderdale website (www.eyeoncalderdale.com(external link)) was originally created in early 2015. It provides comprehensive information about flooding, including real-time detail and access to flood warnings and alerts, as well as river level data. The website has been… read more … about Keep an Eye on Calderdale with launch of new flood website>>
