Category Archives: Community

Joint statement from Calderdale Council, Calderdale Interfaith Council and Calderdale Council of Mosques on the terrorist attack last night near Finsbury Park Mosque in London

Posted on 19/06/2017 by Calderdale Council

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with everyone affected by last night’s shocking events. We pray for the people who have been injured and their loved ones. “We stand together in solidarity and totally condemn this devastating and senseless attack. “This is understandably a difficult time, but once again, our communities are coming… read more … about Joint statement from Calderdale Council, Calderdale Interfaith Council and Calderdale Council of Mosques on the terrorist attack last night near Finsbury Park Mosque in London>>

Halifax Food & Drink Festival Announced

Posted on 16/06/2017 by Calderdale Council

Delivered by the team at Halifax BID in conjunction with Calderdale Markets, the tenth annual Halifax Food & Drink Festival will take place Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 July 2017. Saturday 1 July offers a live demonstration kitchen with chefs and local producers taking to the stage, around 60 exhibiting stall holders selling homemade food and… read more … about Halifax Food & Drink Festival Announced>>

Exciting plans for Orangebox

Posted on 13/06/2017 by Calderdale Council

The future is looking bright for Orangebox as Calderdale Council discusses plans to transfer the lease of the building to Calderdale College. The Orangebox young people’s facility is situated in Halifax town centre, and includes facilities such as rehearsal rooms, a recording studio, a café and much more. The building is currently leased, managed and… read more … about Exciting plans for Orangebox>>

Thanking our Armed Forces

Posted on 07/06/2017 by Calderdale Council

Calderdale Council is inviting local people to show their support for our Armed Forces past and present, at upcoming events to mark Armed Forces Week 2017 (Monday 19 – Saturday 24 June). Armed Forces Week is a way for people across the country to pay their respects to members of the Armed Forces community –… read more … about Thanking our Armed Forces>>

Help make a difference in Todmorden

Posted on 06/06/2017 by Calderdale Council

Local volunteers are invited to join Calderdale Council and a range of other organisations as they take to the streets of Todmorden in their latest clean up event from Friday 9 June to Tuesday 13 June. During the five days of action, the Council and partners including West Yorkshire Police, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue… read more … about Help make a difference in Todmorden>>

Joint statement from Calderdale Council, Calderdale Interfaith Council and Calderdale Council of Mosques on the terrorist incident in London

Posted on 05/06/2017 by Calderdale Council

Calderdale Council, Calderdale Interfaith Council and Calderdale Council of Mosques stand together in condemning the horrific attacks in London on Saturday 3 June. Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with all of the people affected by this tragic incident, and our thanks go out to the Emergency Services for their speedy and courageous response. We… read more … about Joint statement from Calderdale Council, Calderdale Interfaith Council and Calderdale Council of Mosques on the terrorist incident in London>>

Get Together in Todmorden

Posted on 02/06/2017 by Calderdale Council

Todmorden Town Hall is hosting events this June as part of the national Great Get Together neighbourhood celebrations. The Great Get Together is a nationwide invitation for communities to come together on the weekend of 16- 18 June, and celebrate all we have in common. The initiative is inspired by Jo Cox, and has been… read more … about Get Together in Todmorden>>

Tuddenham to take top job at Calderdale

Posted on 08/05/2017 by Calderdale Council

The new Chief Executive of Calderdale Council has been selected subject to approval by Annual Council on 17 May 2017. Robin Tuddenham, Calderdale Council’s current Director of Communities and Service Support has been recommended for the post by the Council’s Employment Committee. The Council’s current Chief Executive, Merran McRae is leaving Calderdale in June to… read more … about Tuddenham to take top job at Calderdale>>