A historic painting by the famous Alfred Walter Bayes has been conserved and is one of many fascinating things to see on the new taster tours of Todmorden Town Hall. The painting of a cricket match at Centre Vale has been on display in the Grade I listed building since 1977. The picture was suffering… read more … about Painting links past, present and future at Todmorden Town Hall>>
Regeneration of the North Halifax area is now a step closer as Wates Living Space Homes has been appointed as the lead development partner for the ambitious scheme. Calderdale Council is working with key partner, Pennine Housing to deliver investment to the areas of Mixenden, Illingworth and Ovenden as part of the North Halifax Transformation… read more … about Transforming North Halifax>>
Playtime in Rastrick is set to become more exciting, thanks to a funding boost from SITA Trust. Carr Green recreation ground has received £31,850 from the Trust, which will be used to make improvements to the facilities on site. Work is due to start on the improvements in June 2016. There will be a toddler… read more … about Funding boost for Carr Green recreation ground>>
The flood roadshows set up by Calderdale Council are well underway, and hundreds of residents and businesses have already been to find out more about the plans to help reduce the impact of future flooding. Sessions have been held in Todmorden and Hebden Bridge so far and feedback from attendees has been positive, with comments… read more … about Still time to share views on flooding>>
As part of our post flood recovery Calderdale Council is working with local community organisations and volunteers to get feedback from the people who helped out after the Boxing Day floods. Volunteers worked tirelessly to help communities after the flooding. The Council is now looking for the opinions of these volunteers to find out what… read more … about Have your say on the flood response>>
Work to enable the road and school to reopen and residents to return to their homes at flood-affected Scout Road, Mytholmroyd, has moved a step closer as Calderdale Council’s Cabinet approved up to £400,000 of funding on Monday 15 February. Storm Eva on Boxing Day caused a landslip which has blocked Scout Road, led to… read more … about Next steps for Scout Road>>
Saturday 6 February is National Libraries Day and Calderdale libraries are giving families the chance to celebrate by holding a range of free activities across the borough. From quizzes and crafts to exhibitions and piano performances, there’s something for everyone.Todmorden Library will be celebrating 120 years at the heart of town life with displays about… read more … about Fun for all the family on National Libraries Day>>
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Alert of Rain (very low likelihood, medium impacts), which is valid from 06:00 on Tuesday to 15:00 on Wednesday. Visit Eye On Calderdale (link is external)(external link) for the latest information and flood alerts. Rain will become heavy and persistent at times during Tuesday and into Wednesday. The rain will… read more … about Storm Jonas: Be prepared>>
A month after the unprecedented flooding on 26 December 2015, Calderdale Council’s Leader, Cllr Tim Swift, talks about the damage and recovery work so far. “The Boxing Day floods caused devastation across Calderdale. The impacts are extensive and widespread, and will be felt for a long time to come. Amongst those affected include an estimated… read more … about One month on from the Boxing Day floods>>
