Category Archives: Business

Businesses in Calderdale which have received Local Restrictions Support Grants are being contacted to allow recurring payments to be made. Businesses which have been legally required to close to protect people from COVID-19, or those which have been severely impacted due to previous local Tier 2 or Tier 3 restrictions, have been able to apply… read more … about Contacting businesses to confirm further grant support>>

Cllr Jane Scullion, Calderdale Council's Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Resources

Businesses in Calderdale impacted by the current national lockdown may be eligible for additional grant support, following the latest Government announcement. The Government has announced one-off top up grants worth up to £9,000 per property, for businesses which have had to close due to restrictions. The new grants will be awarded to eligible closed businesses… read more … about Further support for Calderdale businesses>>

Cllr Jane Scullion, Calderdale Council's Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Resources

Following the announcement that England will return to national lockdown restrictions with immediate effect, Calderdale Council is working through the implications for its services. Everyone must stay at home, except for essential reasons such as food shopping, exercise within the local area and medical appointments. As such, further Council service updates have been issued in… read more … about Update on Council services>>

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Businesses and community groups which have had to close or have been the most severely affected by COVID-19 restrictions can now apply for a new grant. Calderdale Council has launched the Additional Restriction Grant today (Wednesday 9 December), worth around £4 million in total. Grants are available as follows: Between £750 and £3000 for businesses… read more … about Further financial support for businesses and community groups>>

Cllr Jane Scullion

The deadline for applications for the latest round of business support grants has been extended to Monday 14 December Calderdale Council has received around £10 million from the government to support businesses that have had to close or are facing severe impacts because of the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants are in addition to the 5,500… read more … about Deadline extended for business grant support>>

Cllr Jane Scullion

Homes and businesses in Calderdale could benefit from faster and more reliable broadband connections, following national investment to deliver ultrafast, full fibre infrastructure. Digital infrastructure company, CityFibre Ltd has announced a multi-million pound investment to roll out full fibre infrastructure in and around Halifax, Sowerby Bridge and Elland, providing coverage to around 45,000 properties. Full… read more … about Multi-million investment brings broadband boost for borough>>

Cllr Dacre

Applications are now open for new grants to support businesses that have had to close or are facing severe impacts because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Calderdale Council has received around £10 million from the government for a new round of business support grants. These grants are in addition to the 5,500 coronavirus-related payments which the… read more … about New business grants now open for applications>>

Cllr Jane Scullion, Calderdale Council's Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Resources

Grants will soon be available for businesses in Calderdale which have had to close or have been badly affected due to COVID-19. The government has allocated around £10 million to Calderdale Council to support businesses through several new grants. This builds on the 5,500 coronavirus-related grants which the Council has already paid out to businesses… read more … about New COVID-19 business grants set to launch>>

Cllr Jane Scullion

At a crucial time for our economy and place, Calderdale Council is delighted to have appointed a new Director of Regeneration and Strategy, to lead on building a strong and resilient future for our towns and villages. Following an intense and highly competitive recruitment process with several excellent candidates, Shelagh O’Neill will take on the… read more … about Shelagh O’Neill appointed regeneration lead for Calderdale>>

Shelagh O'Neill