Local people are being asked to play a part in securing the future of the bandstand in Centre Vale Park, Todmorden. Calderdale Council is consulting on the next steps for the landmark, which is not currently in use because of its poor condition. Deterioration and repeated vandalism at the bandstand mean that it is not… read more … about Play your part in bandstand’s future>>
Green fingered volunteers have transformed a patch of bare grass in Calderdale into a beautiful and functional new community space. Calderdale Council’s Community Task Force Environmental Volunteers have been working alongside staff from Pennine Housing 2000 to create a community garden at Field Lane, Rastrick. The previously bare patch of land has been transformed, with… read more … about Volunteers create community garden>>
The Tour de Yorkshire is on its way to Calderdale on Sunday 3 May, and to help local businesses make the most of the occasion, a series of information sessions have been organised. As we gear up for race weekend, Business and Community Roadshows are being held across Yorkshire, including stops at Hebden Bridge and… read more … about Make the most of the Tour de Yorkshire>>
Community groups in Calderdale with ideas for events and festivals to celebrate the Tour de Yorkshire can apply for funding to make them happen. Calderdale’s vibrant towns and exciting activities will be in the spotlight when the new cycling event races through the borough on Sunday 3 May 2015. To make the most of this,… read more … about Cash boost for Tour de Yorkshire events>>
National Libraries Day is just around the corner, and Calderdale libraries have lots of great activities planned to celebrate. Saturday 7 February is National Libraries Day. This annual event celebrates libraries and highlights the free services and opportunities available, and the joy that a library membership can bring. If you’re looking to keep the children… read more … about Show your support for National Libraries Day>>
Local heroes who have made a big difference to their communities have been recognised by Calderdale Council at an award ceremony at Halifax Town Hall. The Calderdale Citizen of the Year event, run by the Council, celebrated individuals, groups and organisations who go the extra mile to support local people – from tireless voluntary work… read more … about 18-year-old Kirsty is Calderdale’s Citizen of the Year>>
Families living in poverty will be given a helping hand thanks to new services offering practical and emotional support. Calderdale Council is about to award more than £100,000 to local voluntary organisations so they can launch new projects to help tackle family poverty. A variety of organisations bid for money from the Council’s Child Poverty… read more … about Support for families living in poverty>>
Christmas is over, and although the decorations might be up for a while longer, many will be thinking about how to get rid of the Christmas tree. In the UK approximately 250 tonnes of Christmas trees that could have been recycled are simply thrown out after Christmas. At Ogden Water nature reserve, outside Halifax, they… read more … about A tree-mendous recycling idea>>
Work is in full swing to boost facilities at Centre Vale Park in Todmorden. Todmorden Development Board, which includes Calderdale Council Cabinet Members, Todmorden Town Councillors and local ward Councillors, is committed to maintaining the high quality that has repeatedly earned the park its prestigious Green Flag Award. The Council and the Friends of Centre… read more … about Park improvements in full swing>>
