Families in Calderdale enjoyed a day of fun at Upbeat and CREW’s first fundraising Garden Party on Friday 23 August. The event was a huge success, raising over £1,500 to buy more defibrillators and place them permanently in the venues where the Upbeat and CREW classes take place. The event was supported by Halifax RLFC,… read more … about Family fun at Upbeat garden party>>
Calderdale students are celebrating after making the grade in their GCSEs. Early indications are that results across most secondary schools in Calderdale are improved on last year, with more young people than ever before achieving five A* to Cs in their GCSEs including English and maths – the key government measure. Based on provisional results,… read more … about GCSEs – smiles and celebrations in Calderdale>>
The final design plans for Halifax’s new Central Library and Archive have moved a step closer. Calderdale Council and English Heritage have agreed changes which will make sure the new building and fourth gate complement the neighbouring Piece Hall and Square Chapel, whilst providing significant regeneration to the area. Leader of Calderdale Council, Councillor Tim… read more … about New Library plans are perfect for the Piece Hall>>
Residents and businesses in the Upper Calder Valley will see the start of a £3 million programme to reduce the impact of flooding this autumn. Following devastating floods in Walsden, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd in the past year, Calderdale Council and the Environment Agency have started to draw up plans to improve defences at… read more … about £3 million boost to help reduce impact of flooding>>
Motorists are being urged to think about how much they drink before getting behind the wheel. Calderdale Council has launched a campaign, ‘Day of the Drink Driver’ to raise awareness of the dangers of drink driving and help people realise that even just a few alcoholic drinks the night before could mean the driver is… read more … about Day of the Drink Driver>>
Staff at Calderdale children’s centres are celebrating after their centres were judged as ‘good’ in a recent Ofsted inspection. The Central Halifax Children’s Centres were visited by Ofsted from 9 – 11 July 2013, and the inspectors were impressed with what they found. The three centres being judged were the Jubilee Children’s Centre, Sunshine Children’s… read more … about Thumbs up from Ofsted>>
Calderdale students are celebrating after achieving the best ever results for the borough. Early indications show that the Average Points Score per entry, the way in which A-level results are measured, is higher than ever. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, Cllr Megan Swift says: “I’d like to congratulate all… read more … about Congratulations for A-level students>>
The Eastwood Household Recycling Centre will close for an upgrade on Wednesday 28 August 2013. The work, which is expected to take five months, will make the site safer and more efficient for visitors and staff, following advice from the Health and Safety Executive. The busy centre currently handles 5,500 tonnes of material a year;… read more … about All change at Eastwood>>
Work on the Piece Hall and Halifax’s new Central Library and Archive has moved a step closer after the £25m contract for the construction work was advertised by Calderdale Council. The Grade 1 Listed Piece Hall will be restored and revitalised, creating a 21st Century heritage visitor attraction, harnessing the beauty and impact of the… read more … about Conserving the past, designing the future>>
