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>>
Young people in Calderdale could soon have the opportunity to further their careers in manufacturing and technology, as plans for a new Skills Innovation Centre are being discussed. On Monday 14 July Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will consider plans to develop a business case for a state-of-the-art Centre, working with the University of Huddersfield…. read more … about Skills boost for businesses>>
Sent on behalf of the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) The Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has today agreed an historic £1bn Deal with government that will create tens of thousands of new jobs and accelerate economic growth across the entire City Region. The £1bn Deal includes a £573m… read more … about Billion pound Deal for Leeds City Region>>
Press release sent on behalf of ITS Technology Group (ITS) Ultra high speed broadband infrastructure firm, ITS Technology Group (ITS) is supporting Calderdale Council by ensuring that spectators at this Sunday’s second stage of the Tour de France can access wireless broadband to share photos and videos of their cycling heroes. The service is up… read more … about Tour Wi-Fi wheels into action>>
To help local businesses make the most of the Tour de France coming to Calderdale on Sunday 6 July 2014, Calderdale Council is busy supporting them to prepare. As well as sending out leaflets and information packs to over 1000 Calderdale businesses, and regularly updating www.visitcalderdale.com(external link), Council teams have been out and about delivering… read more … about Tour de France – Council means business>>
Organisations in Calderdale are being encouraged to apply for funding for projects to support Calderdale’s Armed Forces Community. In 2012 Calderdale Council pledged its support to the Armed Forces Community Covenant, which is about supporting local people and their families who are serving, or have served, in the Armed Forces. To support these… read more … about Funding opportunities for Calderdale communities>>
