“If you have a dream or you love making things, come along and try trading at a market. We love the banter with the other traders and, of course, with the customers.” During the pandemic, Catherine Cook from Calderdale turned a hobby into a business as a market trader. Now, Catherine regularly trades as Truly… read more … about Turn your dream into a career at Calderdale Markets>>
Calderdale Council is encouraging people to support our local towns during this year’s English Tourism Week (Friday 18 to Sunday 27 March) and to plan their trip using the revamped Visit Calderdale website. The theme of the national awareness week, led by VisitEngland, is “You’re Welcome”, sending the message that the tourism industry is ready… read more … about Love your local town this English Tourism Week>>
More people will be able to benefit from the joy of Calderdale’s distinctive culture, thanks to the launch of a new Council grant for voluntary organisations to fund cultural projects. In 2024, Calderdale will celebrate its 50th birthday. As part of this, there will be a Year of Culture in 2024, where organisations and individuals… read more … about Cash boost for cultural projects>>
The planned transformation of a key heritage building into a thriving community hub in Sowerby Bridge town centre has taken a leap forward. Building work has started on the former fire station, swimming pool and Council offices on Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge, to give them a new lease of life and create a range… read more … about Full steam ahead for Fire & Water community hub>>
Residents in the Beech Hill area of Halifax will soon benefit from significant home improvement works, as funding for the scheme has been officially agreed and contractors appointed. A range of essential improvement work is being carried out on the mixed tenure housing estate, as part of the second phase of an extensive programme of… read more … about Major improvement works progressing at Beech Hill>>
A brand new, top-class leisure centre and swimming pool for Halifax could move a step closer to construction, as Cabinet Members discuss the next stages of the ambitious project to bring major benefits to the whole community. At Calderdale Council’s Cabinet meeting on Monday 17 January, Members will consider whether to recommend to Full Council… read more … about A vision for sport and leisure in Halifax>>
Local businesses from throughout Calderdale are invited to attend an upcoming digital session offering guidance and advice on the topic of recruitment. The ‘Recruit, Retain, Recover – Post Pandemic’ webinar is free to attend and takes place on Wednesday 15 December at 10.00am. The session will feature discussions on the broad topic of recruitment, including… read more … about New support for local businesses to tackle modern recruitment challenges>>
Fresh food deliveries from local shops, straight to people’s doors by electric bike, are set to make life easier for Halifax residents who are isolating or at higher risk from COVID-19. This is thanks to DeliverHX, an innovative new food delivery service which supports independent businesses, is good for the environment and offers a helping… read more … about Wheels in motion for new food delivery service>>
Brighouse Market is now open for an additional day every week, as new Sunday opening hours are introduced. The town’s market is open every Sunday from 7am until 2pm for the sale of second-hand goods. This is in addition to existing opening days of Wednesdays and Saturdays where there are stalls selling a wide range… read more … about Additional trading day at Brighouse Market>>
