Todmorden town centre could soon be set for a funding boost as Calderdale Council’s Cabinet discuss proposals for the future of the town’s Development Board. The Todmorden Development Board was established in 2013, and currently comprises of elected members from Calderdale Council and Todmorden Town Council. Since its creation, the Board has made some real… read more … about Driving development in Todmorden>>
Volunteering for Calderdale Council could soon be easier, giving you even more opportunities to make a real difference to your own life and the lives of those around you. New proposals will be discussed by Cabinet on Monday 10 August. Philip Singh from Calderdale says he wouldn’t be where he is today without volunteering. He… read more … about Why volunteering matters>>
Residents in Calderdale are being asked to spare some time to help transform a young person’s life. Calderdale Council is looking for adult volunteers to support its work with children and young people who are in care. We’re particularly looking for people who can volunteer to be Independent Visitors. Independent Visitors befriend children and young… read more … about Volunteer and make a difference>>
During Volunteers’ Week (1 – 7 June 2015), Calderdale Council is recognising the outstanding contribution that its volunteers make across the borough. Now in its 30th year, Volunteers’ Week is a national celebration of volunteering, which publicly thanks the country’s amazing volunteers and encourages others to get involved. In Calderdale, the Council’s parks are just… read more … about Celebrating the work of volunteers>>
A community garden at Harley Bank, Todmorden has been given a new lease of life by a group of hardworking local volunteers. The community garden and growing space was created some years ago and has recently been in need of some TLC. Thankfully help arrived in the shape of Calderdale Council’s Community Task Force Environmental… read more … about Young volunteers grow in the great outdoors>>
Friends, families and neighbours have the chance to get together over lunch at free events around Calderdale this summer. Organisations across the borough are hosting community food events as part of the nationwide Big Lunch initiative – a simple idea devised by the Eden Project in Cornwall aiming to join communities together through healthy eating… read more … about Eat and meet at the Big Lunch>>
Spring is in the air and Calderdale Council is preparing for a week of spring cleaning to make the borough sparkle. The third annual, Big Clean week will start on Monday 18 May, when Council teams will take to areas in and around Halifax and the Lower and Upper Valley, aiming to blitz those spots… read more … about Calderdale gets ready for the Big Clean>>
Nearly £7000 has been awarded to voluntary groups to help them stage an unforgettable array of events to celebrate the Tour de Yorkshire coming to Calderdale. A cycling stunt show, song writing workshops and a community picnic are just some of the exciting activities that people will be able to enjoy, thanks to a fund… read more … about Tour de Yorkshire events capture the spirit of Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council’s scheme encouraging people to plant and pick their own fruit and veg in the community is set to grow. The community growing scheme has been running in Todmorden for the last year and will be extended to the Calder ward this spring – which includes Hebden Bridge, Wadsworth, Heptonstall and Blackshaw Head –… read more … about Way to grow>>
