Plans to construct flood walls at an industrial estate in Mytholmroyd to provide better protection for both businesses and residents have been approved by Calderdale Flood Recovery and Resilience Partnership Board. They have given the go ahead for walled defences at Greenhill Industrial Estate as part of the £30m Mytholmroyd Flood Alleviation Scheme which will… read more … about Vital element of the flood defence scheme in Mytholmroyd gets the green light>>
AD:VENTURE, the European funded programme providing dedicated support to eligible young and new businesses who have strong growth ambitions, has launched its grant programme in Calderdale, giving enterprises with aspirations the chance to secure up to £25,000 of match-funded support. In order to benefit from the programme, companies are asked to explain through a written… read more … about £25K up for grabs as business grant programme launches in Calderdale>>
Free, short-term parking could be trialled in one of Elland town centre’s main car parks to bring in more shoppers and help boost business. On Monday 11 June, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will consider whether to introduce temporary, limited-stay free parking in Coronation Street car park, which would be reviewed after six months. This comes after… read more … about Proposed free parking to help boost Elland businesses>>
Leeds City Region submits its bid for new national Channel 4 HQ Today (Friday 11 May) Leeds City Region has submitted its bid to Channel 4 for the broadcasters’ new National HQ outside of London. The bid which responds to the broadcaster’s “4 All the UK” plan to support investment and jobs outside London… read more … about City Region Bid Calls for Channel 4 to Spark a New Revolution>>
The millions of spectators getting ready to line the route for the 2018 Tour de Yorkshire will have a special treat in store with organisers Welcome to Yorkshire and ASO confirming the largest-ever publicity caravan and ambassadors tour. This popular cycling tradition will see some of the county’s best-loved brands travel behind the women’s… read more … about Largest-ever Tour de Yorkshire caravan and ambassadors tour!>>
Leeds Beckett University, in partnership with Calderdale Council, will launch a new initiative to drive growth amongst early-stage and growing businesses this spring. The University Business Centre will be based at Piece Mill in Halifax, situated next to the historic Piece Hall. After extensive redevelopment of this important and historic mill, the University is set… read more … about New centre launches to boost economic growth in Halifax>>
Early designs showing how Halifax train station could be transformed into a world-class facility, improve access to the town and boost economic growth will be discussed at Calderdale Council’s Cabinet meeting on Monday 19 March. As one of the main gateways into Calderdale, the proposed major upgrade to the station and surrounding area would bring… read more … about Transforming transport in Halifax>>
Tourism in Calderdale is worth an estimated £328 million per year, with visitors spending an estimated £253 million directly with local businesses. Those are the findings from latest research (based on 2016 data) on the visitor economy in Calderdale, showing a continuing upward trend for tourism in the area. The research is detailed in the… read more … about Tourism on the up in Calderdale>>
UCI Road World Cycling Championships, Tour de Yorkshire, York Mediale & Bradford’s Great Exhibition of the North bid to receive funding. Cultural and sporting initiatives, which will bring tremendous benefits to the Leeds City Region, will share more than £1.3 million in funding. Projects promoting the best of the region’s sport and culture to local,… read more … about Leeds City Region cultural and sporting initiatives to benefit from £1.3 million in rates pool funding>>
