Drivers who have received a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), or paid to park, in the on-street parking in the outskirts of Halifax town centre may now be able to claim a refund from Calderdale Council. Parking charges were lifted in Halifax town centre on 8 October 2014, after it became clear that some of the… read more … about Council releases new streets for parking refunds>>
Delegates from the Chinese province of Jiangxi visited Calderdale this week, developing links to support tourism and economic development. Six Chinese delegates visited Halifax Town Hall on Tuesday 28 October, where they met the Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Pat Allen and the Leader of the Council, Cllr Stephen Baines. Gifts were exchanged, and a formal… read more … about Links with China take the next step>>
Calderdale Council has the key to business growth and new jobs for local people. It comes in the form of ‘site unlocking’ – opening up new sites and buildings to house Calderdale’s growing firms and attract new businesses from outside the area. In an innovative move, the Council has created a new post – Principal… read more … about Key to economic growth in Calderdale>>
Date: Thursday 9 October 2014, 9.30- 16.30 Venue Orange Box, Thomas Street, Halifax, HX1 1AF The Superfast West Yorkshire Business Support Programme is offering eligible businesses across the region the opportunity to access FREE business support and advice to help them save time and money and improve efficiency in their business. To date over 200… read more … about Superfast success event set for Calderdale!>>
Digital experts, businesses and anyone with an interest in the online revolution are invited to attend Industrial Evolution – Calderdale’s Digital Future, a free one day event organised by Calderdale Council. Industrial Evolution is an opportunity to share expertise and ideas on how Calderdale can become a centre for digital and technological excellence and innovation. … read more … about Join Calderdale’s Industrial Evolution!>>
One year on 21,500 homes and businesses can connect to fibre network as a direct result of the project Superfast West Yorkshire is celebrating its first birthday by announcing that more than 21,500 homes and businesses can now access high-speed fibre broadband as a direct result of the project. This is nearly 2,000 additional premises… read more … about Superfast West Yorkshire celebrates first birthday>>
Calderdale Council is developing new opportunities for social enterprises, local businesses and voluntary organisations to grow and develop. The ‘Social Investment, Creating Big Potential in Calderdale’ event has been organised by Calderdale Council, with Key Fund and the Community Foundation for Calderdale, for social ventures and community enterprises looking for investment and advice. The Community… read more … about Investment opportunities for local organisations>>
The latest round of small grants funding for community groups and projects has been announced, with Calderdale Council allocating thousands of pounds to help local organisations. Calderdale Council’s Small Grants panel meets four times a year and gives out one-off grants of up to £3,000 for voluntary and community sector projects that help achieve the… read more … about Small grants making a big difference>>
Calderdale Council is holding its first ever Apprenticeship Recruitment Drive, to advertise their latest apprenticeship opportunities. This recruitment drive will be held on Thursday 11 September, allowing those interested in becoming an apprentice to meet managers and staff and discover the apprenticeships available within the Council. The event will be held at North Bridge Leisure… read more … about Promoting apprenticeships>>
