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>>
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>>
