A Calderdale business has more than doubled the size of its premises thanks to a Council scheme which supports business start-ups and growth. Calderdale Council’s Business Rates Discount Scheme enables businesses and developers to invest in the construction of new employment space. The scheme gives a one-year, 100% discount on new business rates resulting from… read more … about Council scheme boosts business growth>>
An established Mytholmroyd company is benefiting from stronger flood protection and increased business, as part of the village’s ongoing recovery from the Boxing Day 2015 floods. Russell Dean Furniture has recently reached the top 10 furniture stores in the country, as rated by customers, and business is going from strength to strength. This comes nearly… read more … about Business success story supports Mytholmroyd recovery>>
Repairs to Halifax Borough Market are well under way, with much of the building currently covered in scaffolding. Over 80% of the chimneys have been repointed and repaired where necessary as part of the £500,000 investment to restore the Market Street façade. Each window on the Market Street facade has been checked, stripped and repaired… read more … about Restoring the beauty of the Borough Market>>
A month-long celebration of business and enterprise in Calderdale is taking place with events throughout March. Organised and run by AD:VENTURE(external link), the ERDF funded start-up programme, and with input from professional business and education support service providers including Leeds Beckett University, Halifax Business Improvement District, Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, Federation of Small Businesses,… read more … about Calderdale celebrates business during Enterprise Month>>
Joint press release from Calderdale Council and the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce: Calderdale Council has met with the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce as part of its ongoing preparations for the UK leaving the European Union on 29 March 2019. The organisations are working together to ensure local businesses are as prepared as possible… read more … about Helping businesses prepare for Brexit>>
Exciting plans for the proposed new Business Park in Clifton near Brighouse, will soon be on display at upcoming drop-in events. Creation of a business park at Clifton is a long-standing ambition of the Council and would create significant new business and employment opportunities in Calderdale. Calderdale Council is working with Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP),… read more … about Announcing plans for Clifton Business Park>>
Exciting proposals to transform Northgate House into premium office and retail space at the heart of Halifax town centre have moved a step closer. As part of the wider transformation of Halifax, Calderdale Council is planning to renovate its vacant former office building to support the vibrancy of the town centre. On Wednesday 6 February… read more … about Next steps for Northgate>>
Leeds Beckett University is offering businesses the chance to kick start their growth plans in 2019 with a package of free support worth over £6000. Eligible businesses will be able to register their business address and enjoy access to hot desking space at one of the University Business Centres in Leeds, Wakefield and Halifax for… read more … about Kick start your business in 2019>>
Vital funds to protect homes and businesses three years on from the Boxing Day floods, when more than 3,000 properties were flooded in the Calder Valley, costing an estimated £150 million of damage The Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and West Yorkshire Combined Authority have agreed for £1.3 million funds to help protect over… read more … about Communities and businesses in the Colne and Calder Valleys to be protected from flooding with £1.3 million LEP funding>>
