Steps to improve cohesion and integration in Calderdale are being set out in the Council’s Cohesive Communities Strategy 2018-2023. One of Calderdale’s strengths is its diversity, with towns and villages across the borough home to sizeable minority ethnic communities as well as the Calder Valley being home to one of the largest lesbian and gay… read more … about Working together on community cohesion>>
Residents and businesses can now access over 200 sets of local information for free through Calderdale Council’s dedicated website, which could help make a difference to their lives and support business opportunities. Calderdale DataWorks provides ‘open data’ – free information published in an accessible format with a licence that allows anyone to access, use and… read more … about Calderdale data opens up new opportunities>>
Local people are being asked to have their say on the future of community libraries in Calderdale to ensure they meet their needs. Calderdale Council is holding a public consultation from Monday 5 March until Monday 30 April 2018 to drive a review of its 15 community libraries. The way that people use libraries is… read more … about Making the most of community libraries>>
Calderdale Council is getting involved with the Great British Spring Clean – a national campaign aiming to get half a million people out about cleaning up their local communities. The Great British Spring Clean is organised by the charity, Keep Britain Tidy, with events all over the country. It follows on from the successful launch… read more … about Get involved with the Great British Spring Clean>>
Calderdale Council is continuing to tackle issues like speeding and anti-social behaviour in the borough and is working with residents to keep communities safe. At the end of last year the Council introduced additional wardens to patrol Calderdale’s streets 24/7, to help keep the borough safe. The Council also works with residents to tackle specific… read more … about Working with residents to tackle anti-social behaviour>>
Press release from West Yorkshire Police and Calderdale Council Halifax has been awarded Purple Flag status for the seventh consecutive year for being a safe and welcoming place for a night out. Purple Flag is the gold standard for town centres, like Green Flag for parks and Blue Flag for beaches. The award scheme recognises… read more … about Halifax Retains Purple Flag Status for Seventh Year>>
The reconstruction of Elland Bridge, which was catastrophically damaged in the 2015 Boxing Day floods, has been shortlisted by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in its Yorkshire and Humber regional awards. Calderdale Council worked with the Canal & River Trust(external link), the charity that looks after the Calder & Hebble Navigation, to rebuild the… read more … about Elland Bridge rebuild shortlisted for engineering award>>
The future of the Todmorden College site is being discussed by Calderdale Council. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will meet on Monday 12 February to look at options for the future of the building and site, discussing the two very different proposals received. The Council has received proposals from both Aldi Stores Limited and Todmorden Learning Centre… read more … about Looking at the future of Todmorden College>>
The shortlist has been announced for the National Campaign for the Arts’ (NCA) Hearts For The Arts Awards 2018. The awards celebrate the work of Councils, Councillors and Council Officers who have overcome financial challenges to ensure the arts stay at the centre of community life. Calderdale Council has been nominated for Local Authority Arts… read more … about Calderdale Council shortlisted for Hearts For The Arts Awards 2018>>
