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>>
On Sunday 6 July 2014 the eyes of the world will be on Calderdale when the second stage of the Tour de France races through the district. Millions will be watching on TV and hundreds of thousands will watch the race live. There will be tens of thousands of extra people in Calderdale on… read more … about Help your business make the most of the Tour>>
From Todmorden to Japan and New Zealand…everyone wants a taste of Calderdale Council’s community growing scheme. The scheme makes it easier for people to work together to create spaces where they can grow their own fruit and veg. It was launched as a pilot in Todmorden in March, to build on the success of Incredible… read more … about Calderdale’s community growing scheme goes global>>
Businesses in Calderdale can now benefit from a number of new schemes designed to help out with reducing their business rates bill. Calderdale Council has recognised that the retail sector is changing, as people’s shopping habits change, particularly as more people start shopping online. Businesses are facing challenges as they look to adapt. To help… read more … about Helping local businesses>>
A Calderdale takeaway has been fined for having poor food hygiene and putting people’s health at risk. Calderdale Council Environmental Health officers visited the Seraj takeaway at Bull Close Lane, Halifax and identified a number of serious food hygiene offences. At Halifax Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 23 April, Mr Mohammed Nazir, the owner of the… read more … about Takeaway fined for hygiene offences>>
