Eric Binns, who has supported over 600 business start-ups in Calderdale, has won a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion 2014. Eric has worked as Calderdale Council’s Business Enterprise Officer since 2009, running a successful programme offering advice, guidance and encouragement in self-employment. His friendly, knowledgeable and inspiring approach is valued by the business community… read more … about Prestigious business award for Eric>>
A local company has thanked Calderdale Council and the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) for supporting it to take its business to the next level. Witt UK Group, a leading designer and manufacturer of industrial fan technology, is expanding its operations in Calderdale and creating 35 new jobs, including some apprenticeships. The company’s current… read more … about Sowing the seeds for business growth>>
Everybody wants to feel safe in their own town, and Calderdale Council’s CCTV Centre makes a real difference – ensuring Calderdale remains a safe and enjoyable place to live, work and visit. CCTV is used to monitor public spaces; the places that we share, socialise and travel through every day. The CCTV Centre monitors cameras… read more … about Looking to keep our communities safe>>
Calderdale Council’s Small Grants Panel has allocated its funds for 2013/14, and will have further funds to spend in 2014/15. At the most recent meeting of the Panel, funding was allocated to 25 different community groups. The amount awarded ranged from small amounts to help a group with transport costs, to more substantial figures to… read more … about Helping small groups with big plans>>
Calderdale commuters could benefit from two new rail projects if plans to be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet are agreed. Plans to lobby central Government to prioritise investment in the electrification of the Calder Valley rail line will be considered by members of the Cabinet. Electrified railways are more energy efficient, produce lower emissions and… read more … about Calderdale rail proposals on track for debate>>
Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will consider recommendations to boost local businesses, including a grant of £41,000 to support the local retail sector in the run up to Christmas 2014, at a meeting on 31 March 2014. The proposal is one of three which have been made by the Council’s Economic Taskforce, which works to support and… read more … about Christmas comes early in Calderdale!>>
How can your business make the most of the Tour de France? All businesses in Calderdale will be receiving an information leaflet highlighting the opportunities around the Tour in Calderdale and also advising them to plan ahead to keep their business running during the busy weekend. There will be lots of extra people in Calderdale… read more … about Release the business potential of the Tour de France>>
Nearly 70 businesses attended an event last week to find out about opportunities to help transform the Grade I listed Piece Hall and create a new, state-of-the-art Central Library and Archive in Halifax. On Friday 7 March 2014, tradespeople from across Calderdale, Yorkshire and beyond met the shortlisted main contractors bidding for the contract for… read more … about Businesses flock to be part of Halifax’s future>>
Calderdale continues to punch above its weight in terms of new business start-ups both regionally and nationally. During the past few years the borough has frequently been in the top three best performing areas in the Yorkshire and Humber region. During January the Council’s New Enterprise Business Start Up programme received a record high of 96… read more … about Calderdale means business>>
