Calderdale Council is to carry out essential maintenance to the A629 at Wrigley Hill between Morrison’s and Heathmoor Park Road. The work is due to start on Wednesday 31 July and should be completed by Wednesday 7 August. The road is being resurfaced, and to ensure the safety of the workforce and road users, it… read more … about Essential maintenance on A629 at Illingworth>>
Calderdale Council is reminding people how important it is to learn to swim, after a report revealed that over 1.1 million primary school children will break up for the summer holidays unable to be safe in and around water. To help boost their skills and confidence, the Council is running additional swimming lessons at all… read more … about Make a splash with summer swimming>>
Plans for revised opening hours at Customer First offices in Calderdale have been approved by Calderdale Councils Cabinet, following three months of consultation. Calderdale’s Customer First offices provide a number of services for residents’, from helping people out with their benefit claims, to taking payments for Council services. Calderdale Council ensures that everyone can access… read more … about Changes to Customer First opening times>>
It’s less than a year to go until the Grand Départ of the Tour de France, the biggest annual sporting event in the world, comes to Calderdale on 6 July 2014. If you’ve seen the inspiring footage of this year’s Le Tour, you’ll know what an amazing experience it’s set to be in this country… read more … about 100-day cultural extravaganza – be part of it!>>
Pay and display charges are being introduced at several of the remaining free car parks across Calderdale to contribute to the cost of keeping them clean and well maintained. These include car parks in Brighouse, West Vale, Ripponden, Mytholmroyd, King Cross and Todmorden. Councillor Barry Collins, Cabinet Member for Economy and Environment said: “We are… read more … about Calderdale car parks move to pay and display>>
An exciting opportunity to invest in Halifax town centre has arisen after Calderdale Council put Northgate House and the Central Library site up for sale. This large site offers retailers the chance to move into an area which has already seen major investment in the newly opened Broad Street Plaza. The Council is offering the… read more … about Up for sale – Northgate House and Halifax Central Library>>
This press release has been written by Heidi Bates, age 15, as part of the Young Reporters scheme. Young Reporters are part of a new youth media initiative across Calderdale called ExPRESSion, which is run by Calderdale Council’s Children and Young People’s Service. The Young Reporters work hard to find great stories, report on positive… read more … about Calderdale Music Hub opening concert>>
There are bags of opportunities for local shoppers and aspiring entrepreneurs in Calderdale’s markets! During Love your local market fortnight (Wednesday 15 to Wednesday 29 May 2013), there’s a great special offer and exciting events in Council-run markets across the borough. From 15 May and for a limited time only, spend £5 in any single… read more … about Local markets – take a fresh look>>
Calderdale Council’s Sports Service is celebrating after reaching the 9,000 members milestone. On 1 May 2013, Calderdale’s Active Lifestyles membership figures reached a record high of 9,015 – a sign of the great facilities and service offered to anyone joining at the six sites across Calderdale. This fantastic achievement adds to what is set to… read more … about Hurdling over the 9,000 member mark>>
