Local communities in Calderdale are full of hidden gems – perhaps a business which provides a particularly good service or a local resident who has particular skills. Calderdale Council is now seeking the help of residents to unearth these talents to benefit local people. These talents or skills are also known as community assets. After… read more … about Hidden gems of Hebden Bridge>>
River levels in Calderdale have fallen back to normal levels following the heavy rain over the weekend. Council staff, community flood wardens and contractors worked hard with residents to manage the flood threat from the weekend rainstorm. While there was some localised flooding of highways and low lying spots, defences generally held. Teams swung into action straight… read more … about Update following heavy rainfall>>
People in North Halifax have expressed delight at the news that Centre at Threeways has been given a double funding boost to realise its ambitions for the area. The organisation has secured over £800,000 of investment to enable delivery of high quality community services in a newly refurbished building on its current site. Centre at… read more … about Centre at Threeways secures major investment to transform lives in North Halifax>>
We can be healthier if we work together. That’s one of the findings of IBM, after joining forces with Calderdale Council on a unique project to use data to identify how we can encourage more active, healthy and longer lives in the borough. The aim is to get people moving more in their daily lives… read more … about Moving towards a healthier Calderdale>>
Autumn is definitely in the air, and with bonfire night just around the corner, Calderdale Council is working alongside the West Yorkshire Fire Service to make the borough a clean and safe place to enjoy. The Council and partner agencies are preparing for the Big Tidy Up, which will start on Monday 2 November. Staff… read more … about Calderdale gets ready for the Big Tidy Up>>
Local communities in Calderdale are full of hidden gems – perhaps a business which provides a particularly good service or a local resident who has particular skills. Calderdale Council is now seeking the help of residents to unearth these talents to benefit local people. These talents or skills are also known as community assets. Members… read more … about Discovering the talent of Todmorden>>
Over 260 people explored the gems of Todmorden Town Hall’s heritage last weekend. The Grade I listed Town Hall opened its doors during Heritage Open Days, where historic buildings across the country showcase themselves to the public. Visitors enjoyed their first glimpse of the new heritage centre, which officially opened last Friday and was created… read more … about Delving into Todmorden Town Hall’s rich history>>
Year 11 school leavers and their families are invited to Calderdale Council’s Get Organised event, to find out more about the options they have when they leave school in 2016. On Monday 28 September young people and their families are encouraged to drop in to the Shay Stadium in Halifax between 3pm and 7.30pm for… read more … about Get organised in 2015>>
Visitors to Todmorden Town Hall will catch their first glimpse of the building’s new heritage centre during Heritage Open Days this September. The exciting new addition opens officially on Friday 11 September, as part of a project to tell the fascinating story of the Grade I listed building. Through the project, trained volunteers are providing… read more … about Todmorden Town Hall – telling the story>>
