Journey times have improved significantly following the completion of work to remodel the A629 / Shaw Hill / Free School Lane junction in Halifax last month. Calderdale Council launched the scheme to reduce traffic congestion and delays, and to make it safer and easier for people to walk and cycle in the area. These benefits… read more … about Transforming travel in Calderdale>>
Elland Station has moved a step closer to becoming a reality after the Investment Committee at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) recommended the allocation of £20 million to the scheme. The decision was taken by the Investment Committee last week, after a review of a new scheme for the station. Cllr Barry Collins, Calderdale… read more … about Elland on track for a new station>>
Calderdale Council is set to reduce its carbon emissions by at least 20% across a number of its buildings, achieving an energy and water cost saving of around £150,000 per year. The Council has engaged energy firm SSE Enterprise Energy Solutions to improve the energy efficiency of 14 of its buildings initially, with the cost… read more … about Council takes steps to reduce carbon footprint>>
Businesses in Calderdale are being reminded of their responsibilities for disposing of commercial waste, as Calderdale Council continues to crackdown on fly-tipping in the borough. Nearly 10,000 local businesses have been contacted by Calderdale Council, to inform them of their duty to dispose of commercial waste correctly. Environmental Health Officers will also shortly be visiting… read more … about Crackdown on commercial waste disposal>>
The new, improved Hebden Bridge market opens on Thursday 13 April in its new location of Lees Yard on the edge of St George’s Square. Local residents and businesses have had a long-standing aspiration to see the market move from its current location on the Valley Road car park to this new site. Work has… read more … about A new start for Hebden Bridge market>>
Calderdale Council has launched a new scheme to help keep local people safe when getting a tattoo. The licensing and environmental health teams have set up the Tattoo Hygiene Rating Scheme to help people find registered tattooists in Calderdale that meet high standards of hygiene and professionalism. Calderdale has seen an increase in the number… read more … about New tattoo hygiene rating scheme to help protect local people>>
Calderdale Council is currently considering the next phase of its approach to the delivery of supplies and services that maintain its buildings. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 3 April, Members will review a number of delivery options, taking account of cost, quality and, importantly, the impact on the local economy. This… read more … about Delivering services locally>>
On Sunday 2 April 2017, Calderdale communities will come together to celebrate the official reopening of Elland Bridge, the canal and towpath. Calderdale Council and the Canal & River Trust, who have been working together to rebuild the bridge and reopen the Calder and Hebble Navigation since the 2015 floods, are delighted to announce the… read more … about Family fun at Elland Bridge official opening>>
Calderdale food businesses who commit food hygiene offences now have the opportunity to attend hygiene awareness courses to help them to improve. This innovative scheme allows offending businesses, who may formerly have faced prosecution, the alternative option of attending Calderdale Council’s Food Hygiene and Safety Awareness Course, to educate them in the importance of hygiene… read more … about New course of action for hygiene offenders>>
