Category Archives: Community

Calderdale Interfaith Council, Calderdale Council of Mosques and Calderdale Council respond to death of Jo Cox, MP

Posted on 21/06/2016 by Calderdale Council

Statement on behalf of: Calderdale Interfaith Council Calderdale Council of Mosques Cllr Tim Swift, Leader of Calderdale Council Cllr Scott Benton, Leader of the Conservative Group, Calderdale Council Cllr James Baker, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group, Calderdale Council Calderdale Council, Calderdale Interfaith Council and Calderdale Council of Mosques are deeply saddened by the loss… read more … about Calderdale Interfaith Council, Calderdale Council of Mosques and Calderdale Council respond to death of Jo Cox, MP>>

Paying the price for fly-tipping

Posted on 16/06/2016 by Calderdale Council

Fly-tippers in Calderdale are paying the price for dumping rubbish illegally, as more people than ever are being caught and prosecuted. In the last 18 months, the Council has changed the way fly tipping is dealt with, which has led to a more efficient process. When any fly-tipping is reported, staff who clear up the… read more … about Paying the price for fly-tipping>>

Health and fitness levels set to soar thanks to pilot scheme

Posted on 15/06/2016 by Calderdale Council

A pilot scheme to improve people’s physical health and mental wellbeing starts in Halifax’s People’s Park next week. The Healthy Living Park project will see local community and voluntary organisations hold a range of fun activities for children, young people and adults over the summer, including football, rugby, mini-tennis, athletics and cycling events. There’ll also… read more … about Health and fitness levels set to soar thanks to pilot scheme>>

John retires after 26 years

Posted on 15/06/2016 by Calderdale Council

A long-serving employee at Calderdale Council is retiring after over 25 years of doing his bit to keep Calderdale clean and attractive. Getting in to work at 3am on a Saturday morning might not be the norm for most people, but for John Darby, who has worked in the Council’s Safer, Cleaner, Greener team since… read more … about John retires after 26 years>>

Celebrating Calderdale’s Armed Forces community

Posted on 13/06/2016 by Calderdale Council

Calderdale Council is inviting local people to say thank you to members of our Armed Forces, past and present, for the service they give to this country, at a flag raising ceremony on Monday 20 June to mark the start of Armed Forces Week 2016. The event will see the Armed Forces flag raised above… read more … about Celebrating Calderdale’s Armed Forces community>>

Funding boost for Brighouse play area

Posted on 07/06/2016 by Calderdale Council

A Brighouse play area is to receive a make over after a successful bid for funding from SITA Trust. Calderdale Council will receive £29,980 from the Trust to use at Woodhouse Lane play area in Brighouse. The play area is located within a small park and has remained pretty much unchanged for 30 years. The… read more … about Funding boost for Brighouse play area>>

Major step forward for Calderdale Industrial Museum

Posted on 26/05/2016 by Calderdale Council

The Industrial Museum in Halifax will now be operated by Calderdale Industrial Museum Association (CIMA), after Calderdale Council handed over the keys at a ceremony on Wednesday 25 May 2016. Dozens of people gathered at the Industrial Museum to see the Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Howard Blagbrough, pass a golden key to the Chair of… read more … about Major step forward for Calderdale Industrial Museum>>

One month to go to the Yorkshire Festival

Posted on 12/05/2016 by Calderdale Council

With only a month to go until the start of the Yorkshire Festival, Yorkshire folk should start practicing their dance moves ready to play their part in creating the world’s biggest disco. The world record attempt will take place across the county on Friday 1 July 2016 and requires mass disco participation! The Big Disco… read more … about One month to go to the Yorkshire Festival>>

Beyond Ramps Project

Posted on 03/05/2016 by Calderdale Council

Joint press release from Square Chapel and Calderdale Council Understanding how to make performing arts and theatre accessible Beyond Ramps is a collaborative between Square Chapel Centre for the Arts and Purple Patch Arts. This has been supported by Calderdale Adults, Health and Social Care with funding from Arts Council England, enabling it to focus… read more … about Beyond Ramps Project>>