Savvy shoppers are being encouraged to visit Calderdale markets during Love Your Local Market fortnight for some great offers and unique events. Wednesday 13 to Wednesday 27 May is Love Your Local Market fortnight. Every year more than 1000 markets across the UK and Europe join forces to raise the profile of local markets in… read more … about Love your local market>>
7.30pm Tuesday 5th May 2015 Heritage Quay, Central Services Building, University of Huddersfield Members and guests of Huddersfield Civic Society are invited to attend a talk about the transformation of one of England’s most significant buildings – the Grade I listed Piece Hall in Halifax. Currently closed until Summer 2016 the Piece Hall… read more … about The Piece Hall Transformation Project and Piece Hall Trust>>
Businesses looking to expand or start up in Calderdale could be given a helping hand with their rates if a new discount scheme is approved by the Council’s Cabinet on Monday 13 April. This is the latest in a range of methods that the Council is using to boost business growth and create new jobs… read more … about Proposal to boost business through reduced rates>>
An exciting opportunity to invest in Halifax town centre has arisen as plans for the Northgate House and Central Library and Archive site take a major step forward. Calderdale Council has received a funding boost from the Leeds City Region to put towards the demolition of the two buildings, which are located next to each… read more … about Next steps for Northgate House and Halifax Central Library>>
Businesses are being reminded that support is available to help cut their business rates bills. Calderdale Council gives discounts to local businesses who qualify. There are several types of discount and the Council is urging businesses to get in touch to see if they are eligible. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, Cllr Marcus Thompson,… read more … about Helping businesses with their rates bills>>
Construction work has now started on the first part of the Sowerby Bridge Copley Valley regeneration scheme. Calderdale Council is working with its development partner, Genr8, to deliver the regeneration scheme. Genr8 has appointed Buckingham Group Contracting Limited to deliver the next phase of the development. Work has now started, and will involve site clearance and… read more … about Work starts on development scheme>>
The Tour de Yorkshire is on its way to Calderdale on Sunday 3 May, and to help local businesses make the most of the occasion, a series of information sessions have been organised. As we gear up for race weekend, Business and Community Roadshows are being held across Yorkshire, including stops at Hebden Bridge and… read more … about Make the most of the Tour de Yorkshire>>
Visitors to libraries and leisure centres in Calderdale will soon be able access web information on their smart phones and tablets, as free Wi-Fi is being introduced in a number of Council buildings across the borough. You can already enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity in Halifax Central Library, Todmorden Library, King Cross Library, Hebden Bridge Library and… read more … about Connection boost for Calderdale>>
Do you have business skills, experience and advice that you can share with a firm to help it succeed? As Calderdale Council celebrates another successful year of its business mentoring programme, it is asking more people to come forward to mentor new and growing businesses in the borough. More than 220 individuals and companies have… read more … about Can you help a business to succeed?>>
