A new pilot scheme to introduce restrictions around the use of advertising boards on public footways is being introduced on a trial basis in Hebden Bridge. The use of free-standing advertising ‘A-boards’ on pavements in Calderdale town centres can pose a potential danger for highway users, particularly for wheelchair and pushchair users, as well as… read more … about Safely sharing space in Hebden Bridge>>
Work to transform Elland town centre is progressing, with local feedback being used to develop revised plans for the Southgate area of the town and the Coronation Street car park. Over £6million of funding from the Future High Streets Fund is set to transform the centre of Elland, through improvements to public spaces and the… read more … about Council reveals new plans for Elland town centre following local feedback>>
‘Calderdale is a great place to invest, with a distinctive and unique history and an exciting future.’ This is the message that Calderdale Council will be taking to the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) which is happening in Leeds from 16- 18 May. UKREiiF is a three-day networking event, exhibition, and conference…. read more … about Investment conference and takeover week showcases the best of the borough>>
A major new state-of-the-art skills hub is set to be established in Brighouse, supporting high-tech manufacturing and creating opportunities for local people and businesses. The Industry 4.0 Skills Hub is supported by Calderdale Council as part of the Brighouse Deal, with approximately £650,000 of Town Deal funding being invested in the project. Industry 4.0 is… read more … about New facility sparks industrial evolution in Brighouse>>
Calderdale businesses have the chance to learn how to save energy and cut costs at an event run by the Council, to support its priority to tackle the climate emergency. Business Growth Calderdale’s ‘Energy saving and sustainability in business’ event is on Thursday 30 March. Held at Bertie’s in Elland, it is designed to help… read more … about Business event to share energy-saving tips >>
Businesses in Calderdale are invited to take part in a series of free workshop events to support good mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Calderdale Council is hosting four ‘State of Mind’ workshops across the borough to provide business owners and their staff with mental health advice. The workshops have been developed in response… read more … about Local business events support good mental health and wellbeing>>
This festive season, Calderdale Council is highlighting the many advantages of shopping at local markets, with the ‘Christmas Under One Roof’ campaign. The new campaign, which runs throughout December, features local traders from Halifax Borough Market and showcases the wide range of stalls on offer at the market through films on social media, local adverts… read more … about Visit Calderdale Markets for Christmas Under One Roof>>
Support for Calderdale residents, businesses and voluntary organisations, to help them through the cost of living crisis, will be discussed at the Council’s Cabinet meeting on Monday 14 November. This will follow national Talk Money Week(external link) (7 – 11 November), which the Council is backing to encourage people to open up about their finances… read more … about Supporting our communities through the cost of living crisis>>
Shoppers in Halifax can visit a fantastic selection of global traders this week, as the award-winning International Market heads to the town centre from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 October 2022. Hosted by Market Place and Calderdale Council, the return of the popular outdoor market will bring tasty treats and unique crafts and gifts to… read more … about Flavours of the world at Halifax International Market>>
