Calderdale’s growing reputation as a film and television location takes another huge boost as work gets underway to film a major new Channel 4 drama in the borough next year. Well-known landmarks and local faces are set to hit our screens in 2016, with filming for the original primetime series (working title ‘The ABC’) due… read more … about Cameras to roll as major new TV drama comes to Calderdale>>
Government announces 3 million UK premises can now surf superfast as a result of its roll-out Superfast West Yorkshire has now completed the first phase of its rollout to bring fibre broadband to 97 per cent of West Yorkshire. Since the roll-out begin in January 2014 the partnership has made the new technology available to… read more … about Superfast West Yorkshire completes first phase of multi-million pound broadband rollout three months early>>
Todmorden town centre could soon be set for a funding boost as Calderdale Council’s Cabinet discuss proposals for the future of the town’s Development Board. The Todmorden Development Board was established in 2013, and currently comprises of elected members from Calderdale Council and Todmorden Town Council. Since its creation, the Board has made some real… read more … about Driving development in Todmorden>>
A new road built as part of the Sowerby Bridge Copley Valley development scheme opened today – Monday 27 July. The road, linking Hollas Lane with Fall Lane is a major milestone in the Council inspired development scheme, which will also ‘unlock’ 7 hectares of brownfield land. The works were carried out by Buckingham Group… read more … about New road opens in development scheme>>
Local businesses are being invited to a breakfast-time event to find out how they could benefit from a new business rate discount scheme, and to get expert advice on property development. Calderdale Council is introducing the discount to help businesses with their rates when building new premises or renovating sites that have fallen out of… read more … about A slice of business advice for breakfast>>
In response to mention of West Yorkshire Devolution position in the Chancellor’s budget statement today, Calderdale Council’s Leader, Cllr Tim Swift said: “ Calderdale holds a unique position within the Northern Powerhouse, lying between the two great cities of Leeds and Manchester. As a result we’re likely to benefit from the significant investment planned by… read more … about Statement from Calderdale Council on Devolution, following the Chancellor’s budget statement today>>
A Calderdale factory is celebrating after landing a lucrative contract with a major company. The ISCAL factory in Ovenden, Halifax is one of the country’s leading manufacturers of coasters, napkins and other tissue based products, and helps local people with disabilities move into employment. ISCAL already has a number of high profile customers including Harvey… read more … about ISCAL is flying high>>
Calderdale Council is celebrating becoming the first council in West Yorkshire to be accredited as a Living Wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at the Council – regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers – receive a minimum hourly wage of… read more … about Calderdale Council becomes first accredited Living Wage council in West Yorkshire>>
Two derelict sites in Todmorden are set to be cleared after joint action taken by Calderdale Council and the Todmorden Development Board. Land on Halifax Road, next to Todmorden Health Centre, and the old Abraham Ormerod building on Burnley Road, have become unsightly and overgrown after years of neglect. Despite requests to the owner of… read more … about Council acts to tackle eyesores>>
