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>>
The future of waste collections and disposals in Calderdale has been discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. At the meeting of Cabinet on Monday 14 July, it was agreed that the procurement process for new waste arrangements needed to begin shortly, and that the process should move forward. The current contracts for waste collection and waste… read more … about The future of waste in Calderdale>>
Calderdale companies should soon be able to access greater financial support after the European Commission approved the Assisted Areas map for 2014-20. The Leeds City Region has benefited from a 90% increase on existing coverage, which will now include Brighouse, Elland and central Halifax. Calderdale Council’s Leader, Cllr Tim Swift, said: “In Calderdale we have… read more … about Boost for Calderdale businesses in Assisted Areas>>
The Combined Authority’s first meeting outside Leeds is taking place in Halifax this week, showing that Calderdale Council has a key role to play in West Yorkshire’s decision-making body. Lead members of the Combined Authority – from Calderdale, Bradford, Kirklees, Leeds, Wakefield, York and the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) – will meet on Thursday 24… read more … about Key role for Calderdale in Combined Authority>>
Calderdale businesses will get expert advice to help them make the most of the digital revolution and do more business abroad, at an event hosted by Calderdale Council. The Council is inviting businesses to the breakfast event from 7.30am to 9.15am on Wednesday 23 July 2014 at Bertie’s Banqueting Rooms, Elland. Previous breakfast events held… read more … about Businesses to get top tips from experts>>
