A new district centre for Mixenden is a step closer after Calderdale’s Economy and Investment Panel approved recommendations for submission to Cabinet and to the last Full Council meeting of the municipal year on Wednesday 27 April. The Council and its NHS partners have been looking to create a vibrant central hub for Mixenden for some… read more … about Development at the heart of Mixenden>>
An £80,000 fund to improve and maintain stalls, cleaning equipment and recycling in Calderdale markets has been recommended by the Council’s Economy and Investment Panel. The funding would allow the Council to modernise its market service, reduce running costs and ensure that people can enjoy the much-loved local markets for years to come. Repair work… read more … about Proposed funding boost for Calderdale markets>>
Ambitious plans to tackle climate change and boost people’s health and the economy will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet today (Monday 7 March). Climate change has been described as the “biggest global health risk of the 21st century”. The Council is determined to tackle this, making sure everyone in the organisation plays its part…. read more … about Calderdale takes its Vitamin Green>>
Calderdale Council is offering grants of up to £5000 for local voluntary and community groups organising festivals or events after the Boxing Day floods. The aim is to celebrate all that’s great about Calderdale, sending out a clear message that it’s open for business. The new fund is part of the Council’s continued work to… read more … about Funding boost for Calderdale festivals>>
Hebden Bridge Market has been crowned one of Britain’s best markets in a prestigious national competition. The popular market has been namedBest Small Outdoor Market in the Great British Market Awards run by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA). Cllr Barry Collins, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development, said: “This… read more … about Hebden Bridge Market is one of Britain’s best>>
New CCTV cameras that provide clearer images and use less power have been officially launched in Calderdale as part of a £680,000 upgrade. On Friday 29 January 2016, Calderdale Council, West Yorkshire Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire, Mark Burns-Williamson, formally marked the start of a new era for community safety… read more … about New era for CCTV in Calderdale>>
That’s the message from visitor centres, markets, the majority of businesses and tourist attractions as Calderdale continues to recover from the unprecedented flooding on Boxing Day. It’s now one month on from the floods, and although local communities are still recovering from the impact of the flooding, many shops and businesses have managed to reopen… read more … about Calderdale is open for business>>
One month on from the shocking floods in Calderdale, the total value of business grants approved by the Council has hit the £1million mark. The flooding on Boxing Day affected businesses all over the borough, with an estimated 1635 businesses suffering from flood damage, and many still closed. A number of these businesses have been… read more … about Business grants total £1 million>>
A month after the unprecedented flooding on 26 December 2015, Calderdale Council’s Leader, Cllr Tim Swift, talks about the damage and recovery work so far. “The Boxing Day floods caused devastation across Calderdale. The impacts are extensive and widespread, and will be felt for a long time to come. Amongst those affected include an estimated… read more … about One month on from the Boxing Day floods>>
