The future is bright for the ISCAL facility in Calderdale, after the Council’s Cabinet agreed to continue its support for the service and to increase the products and employment experience it offers. ISCAL is owned and operated by Calderdale Council and helps local people with disabilities or other barriers to work to move into employment…. read more … about Supporting a viable future for ISCAL>>
Calderdale businesses can seek free, expert advice to help them grow and tackle challenges. Calderdale Council is running regular drop-in hubs at libraries across the borough, where local businesses can reach out for any support they need. The sessions are run by the Council’s Place Development Team, which was set up in September 2021 to… read more … about Free advice drop-ins for Calderdale businesses>>
Businesses in Calderdale are invited to a free two-day event packed with expert advice to help their enterprise grow and flourish. The Let’s Do Business event, hosted by Business Growth Calderdale on behalf of Calderdale Council, aims to provide small and medium sized businesses with the knowledge, confidence and connections to help them succeed and… read more … about Free expert advice at Let’s Do Business event>>
Two of Calderdale’s flagship regeneration projects have been shortlisted for the Insider Yorkshire Property Industry Awards 2022. The Northgate House commercial development is a finalist in the Fit-out / Refurbishment of the Year category, and the Beech Hill housing scheme is up for Residential Development of the Year (in the ‘more than 100 homes’ sub-category)…. read more … about Shortlist success for transformational projects>>
New investment to improve people’s life chances and boost local pride, skills, pay, jobs and business growth, will be discussed at Calderdale Council’s next Cabinet meeting. On Monday 8 August, Cabinet Members will be asked to approve access to new government funding that would support the Council’s priorities to reduce inequalities, support thriving towns and… read more … about Proposed funding to boost talent and resilience in Calderdale>>
Visitors to Brighouse will be encouraged to spend longer and spend more by creating a more welcoming, attractive and healthy town centre as part of the planned £19 million investment through The Brighouse Deal. Alongside the Market Revitalisation project, outlined at an Open Day in May, the business cases being developed include proposals to: improve… read more … about Encouraging visitors to spend longer and spend more in Brighouse>>
Joint press release with West Yorkshire Combined Authority Wednesday 13 July: Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre: 11am until 2pm A new business support programme offering free and tailored advice for new businesses or budding entrepreneurs is launching this week in Calderdale. Start-Up West Yorkshire(external link), Calderdale, is a new initiative, led by the Mayor of West… read more … about Launch of Start-Up West Yorkshire, Calderdale>>
Local tourism businesses and people looking for a new career in the industry are invited to a major event to harness Calderdale’s growing tourism economy. Visit Calderdale is hosting the Calderdale Tourism Conference on Tuesday 5 July at The Shay Stadium in Halifax, from 9.30am to 1pm. The free event is open to retail, food… read more … about Conference to showcase value of tourism in Calderdale>>
The Brighouse Deal will put high-tech manufacturing at the heart of the town’s future by creating an Industry 4.0 Hub where small and medium sized businesses can explore how digital technology can improve their productivity and increase innovation. Calderdale College is leading the delivery of the project alongside the University of Huddersfield, Textile Centre of… read more … about Putting high-tech manufacturing at the heart of the future of Brighouse>>
