Friday 22 September 2023 marks 183 years since the death of Anne Lister, and organisations around Calderdale are taking part in a programme of events to celebrate her remarkable life and legacy. The famous diarist, landowner, entrepreneur, mountaineer, scholar, traveller, and lesbian, Anne Lister, was born in Halifax on 3 April 1791 and died on… read more … about Celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of Anne Lister>>
Work to transform Elland town centre has taken a major step forward, with Calderdale Council appointing the contractors to deliver the projects. Over £6million of funding from the Future High Streets Fund is being invested in the centre of Elland, supporting improvements to public spaces, the main shopping areas around Southgate and the refurbishment of… read more … about Plans for Elland take a step forward>>
People in Calderdale are invited to have their say on documents to support the delivery of two new garden communities in Calderdale. Woodhouse Garden Community in Rastrick and Thornhills Garden Community in Brighouse are a major part of delivering the Local Plan that was adopted in March 2023. Together, they have capacity to provide around… read more … about Help shape the delivery of garden communities>>
Calderdale Council and the Brighouse Town Deal Board are thanking the thousands of people who saw the latest plans for the future of Brighouse, and the hundreds who had their say, during a three-week engagement process on the £19.1 million Town Deal. The government-funded projects, which aim to transform Brighouse by encouraging more people to… read more … about Brighouse residents and businesses thanked for having their say on £19.1 million Town Deal plans>>
People committing environmental crimes, such as littering or fly tipping, could be subject to increased enforcement action, as Calderdale Council considers new levels of fines for certain offences. The Council is committed to keeping the borough safe and clean. It spends a large proportion of its resources on cleaning streets and open spaces, aiming to… read more … about Taking action to protect Calderdale’s environment>>
Plans to improve the facilities and visitor experience at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax are moving forward, with planning approval granted and a contractor for the works due to be appointed this autumn. The Victoria Theatre is an impressive Grade II listed building in Halifax town centre, and one of the top events venues in… read more … about Stage is set for theatre improvements>>
Bankfield Museum in Halifax is hosting a special event with a direct descendant of ‘King’ David Hartley, the leader of the Cragg Vale Coiners, as the story of the gang features in the new BBC drama, The Gallows Pole. On Saturday 17 June, Steve Hartley, great, great, great, great, great grandson of ‘King’ David Hartley,… read more … about Discover the real story behind the Yorkshire Coiners at Bankfield Museum>>
Ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend, Calderdale Council is reminding residents and landowners of the risk of wildfires on local moorlands and how they can be prevented. Large and preventable moorland fires cause a significant strain on resources. Calderdale Council continues to work with partners at West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service and West Yorkshire… read more … about Protecting our distinctive countryside>>
Work to transform Elland town centre is progressing, with local feedback being used to develop revised plans for the Southgate area of the town and the Coronation Street car park. Over £6million of funding from the Future High Streets Fund is set to transform the centre of Elland, through improvements to public spaces and the… read more … about Council reveals new plans for Elland town centre following local feedback>>
