Plans to transform an unused site in Rastrick into a vibrant community centre have moved a step closer. This comes after Calderdale Council agreed to hand over the running of the vacant building to The Space @ Field Lane community group at the Cabinet meeting on Monday 4 June 2016. Field Lane Community Centre, next… read more … about Rastrick set for exciting new community centre>>
Press release from Calderdale Council and SUEZ Changes to the way in which waste and recycling services are delivered to Calderdale residents are to take place from 1 August 2016. From 1 August 2016, new services will be introduced for Calderdale residents, which will allow people to recycle even more materials at the kerbside. Under… read more … about Calderdale Council and SUEZ gear up for delivery of Calderdale’s new waste and recycling services>>
Calderdale Council is holding six drop in sessions to give local residents and businesses the chance to share their views about the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. As the lead Local Flood Authority, the Council has a duty under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 to develop, maintain, apply and monitor the Local Flood… read more … about Tell us your views on flood strategy>>
A Calderdale resident has been ordered by the court to pay £250 for failing to pick up after his dog in a Calderdale cricket field. Calderdale Council recently prosecuted Mr Colin Marchington of Sowerby Bridge for failing to clean up after his Newfoundland dog on Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club’s field in December last year. Mr… read more … about Pick up in time, avoid fine>>
Events in Calderdale for this year’s Yorkshire Festival are happening six months after floods devastated villages and towns in the borough, showing how Calderdale’s creative spirit hasn’t been dampened by the floods. The Yorkshire Festival 2016 will see music, dance, theatre, art, street performances and much much more, right across the county in a wonderful… read more … about Yorkshire Festival events in Calderdale>>
Six months on from the Boxing Day floods, one company which demonstrates the grittiness and determination of local businesses is Bridgefield Garage in Elland, Calderdale. The garage offers MOTs, repairs and tyres. On Boxing Day, the manager, Clive Braithwaite, found the canal flowing through the back door of the building and only had an hour… read more … about Bridgefield Garage bounces back after Boxing Day floods>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
