Community groups in Calderdale are being reminded that funding of up to £500 is still available as part of the Council’s ward forum grants schemes. Applications for funding are welcomed from groups looking for financial support with a specific project or those looking to improve facilities in their ward. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities… read more … about Funding still available for community groups>>
As part of its ongoing battle against littering, Calderdale Council is backing the Chewing Gum Action Group’s ‘Bin it your way’ campaign. Complementing the Council’s own ‘Don’t Muck About’ anti-littering campaign, ‘Bin it your way’ encourages people to dispose of their chewing gum responsibly and avoid a fine of up to £80. Posters and banners… read more … about Tackling chewing gum litter in Calderdale>>
Almost three years since the flooding in Calderdale on Boxing Day 2015, Calderdale Council and its partners are reminding people of the importance of being prepared as well as highlighting the work already done to improve flood resilience in the borough. As winter approaches, individuals and communities are being urged to prepare for the wetter… read more … about Could you be one of Calderdale’s #FloodHeroes?>>
Calderdale Council is looking at how it can continue to deliver good quality library services for local people whilst also managing reducing budgets. The way that people use libraries is changing. A full review of the current library service provision began in November 2017 and has included a full public consultation as well as discussions… read more … about Making sure our libraries are fit for the future>>
Plans are being put in place for major changes at Brighouse Open Market. The market has been run by a private company for over 100 years; however the current operator, Northern Markets, no longer wishes to do so. The land on which the market operates is leased from the Council. This means that the Council… read more … about Bright future for Brighouse Open Market>>
A well-used bridge in Todmorden has been improved for the local community and visitors, after a £20,000 project was completed nearly a year ahead of schedule. The Todmorden Town Board identified the need to spruce up the Golden Lion road bridge, and funded the project. Calderdale Council, in partnership with national waterways and wellbeing charity… read more … about Bridge improved for community ahead of schedule>>
A new plaque commemorating the people affected by the Hanson Lane bombing during World War Two has been unveiled in Hanson Lane Memorial Garden, Halifax. On 22 November 1940 a bomb fell outside 77 Hanson Lane, next to Crossley Terrace. In a densely-populated area with streets of terraced houses, the impacts were devastating. 11 people… read more … about Plaque unveiled in memory of Halifax WW2 bomb victims>>
Calderdale families are benefiting from seven new affordable homes on Hopwood Lane in Halifax. Calderdale Council and Connect Housing worked together to provide the much-needed family homes for affordable rent, which are part-funded through the Homes England Affordable Homes Programme. The houses were completed in March 2018 and families moved in from April. Since then,… read more … about New homes make a difference to Calderdale families>>
Play areas in Calderdale are set for a significant boost with improvements planned across the borough. Calderdale Council is allocating £150,000 each year for the next five years to improve existing play facilities, replacing old equipment and repairing and refreshing sites across the borough. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods Services, Cllr Susan… read more … about Funding boost for play areas in Calderdale>>
