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>>
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>>
