Young people in Calderdale are invited to our annual apprenticeship evening to find out about exciting apprenticeship opportunities available to them when they leave school. On Thursday 13 March 2014 from 4.00pm until 7.00pm, at The Shay Stadium, Halifax, young people will be able to meet a range of businesses that can provide apprenticeship opportunities,… read more … about Opportunities galore for young people in Calderdale>>
Businesses are being given the opportunity to be part of the Piece Hall transformation, and to help develop a new, state-of-the-art Central Library and Archive in Halifax. Do you have the skills or supplies to work on these projects to create a vibrant, world-class cultural quarter? Suppliers are invited to Heath Training Centre in Halifax… read more … about Be part of Halifax’s future>>
It’s official – Ripponden Community market has been named ‘Best local council market of the year’ in the annual National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) awards 2014. Calderdale Council works closely with Ripponden Parish Council to run the local community market to bring quality, local products to residents and visitors of Calderdale. Ripponden is… read more … about Love is in the air at Calderdale markets>>
Press release sent on behalf of Superfast West Yorkshire Residents and businesses encouraged to register their need for speed as work begins to extend the fibre network Superfast West Yorkshire today announced that work has begun on the first phase of its expansion of high-speed fibre broadband, which is expected to help create jobs and… read more … about Full speed ahead! Superfast West Yorkshire picks up the pace>>
Calderdale Council recognises the big difference that voluntary and community groups make to people’s lives across the borough. They entertain, they educate and they support our most vulnerable residents. One of the ways we help these organisations is by reducing the amount they have to pay towards their business rates – we do this through… read more … about Supporting community groups in Calderdale>>
Soak up the wonderful heritage, enjoy the magical festive lights and discover unique gifts at the Grade I listed Piece Hall in Halifax this Christmas. The Piece Hall is open for business throughout the festive period, before closing on 17 January 2014 so that works can be carried out to transform the building into a… read more … about Open for business>>
Joint press release from Victoria Theatre Trust and Calderdale Council The Victoria Theatre Trust, in partnership with Calderdale Council, is to carry out a study of options that could help to point the way forward for the future of Halifax’s historic Victoria Theatre. The Trust was formed in 2011 by a group of local people… read more … about Victoria Theatre, Halifax>>
Young people across Calderdale are set to be given a vital stepping stone into permanent employment. Calderdale Council’s ‘Double 2020’ strategy seeks to create 4040 completed apprenticeships by 2020 for young people who need training, experience and qualifications to secure meaningful, long-term jobs. Cabinet will discuss the strategy on Monday 11 November 2013. The apprenticeships… read more … about Grow your future>>
A new strategy to boost local businesses and strengthen the local economy will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 7 October 2013. The draft ‘Business and Economy Strategy: 2014 – 2020’ sets out the Council’s ambitious programme to support business and enterprise; attract inward investment; develop the skills of the local workforce and… read more … about Calderdale means business>>
