Hebden Royd and the Hill Top Parishes could become a Neighbourhood Area if an application which has been made to Calderdale Council is successful. The application, which was submitted by Hebden Royd Town Council, Blackshaw Parish Council, Erringden Parish Council, Heptonstall Parish Council and Wadsworth Parish Council will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on… read more … about Hebden Royd and Hill Top are planning ahead>>
Residents in Siddal, Halifax, could benefit from improved roads and pavements in their neighbourhood if proposals are approved by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 15 September 2014. Some of the roads and paths in Siddal are in very poor condition, causing problems for local services such as home care access and recycling collections, a risk… read more … about Cash boost proposals for neighbourhood streets>>
Calling all empty property owners, property developers, landlords, letting and estate agents! On Wednesday 10 September 2014, the annual free networking event, ‘Under 1 roof’ will take place to help turn Calderdale’s 1,735 empty houses into homes that feel loved again. The event will enable owners of empty properties to get advice from a range… read more … about Make a house a happy home>>
Calderdale Council has approved a £500,000 contribution towards funding for a new extra care scheme for people with dementia. The proposed scheme would provide housing for 46 adults with dementia and learning disabilities and provide a range of personalised care services to help them continue to live independently. Funding from the scheme has been awarded… read more … about Council takes extra care of older people>>
It’s time for local residents in Calderdale to help shape plans for development in Calderdale over the next 15 years. The Council is now starting work on the Land Allocations and Designations Plan which will identify sites which could be developed and areas that will be protected from development. This could be anything ranging from… read more … about Help shape future development in Calderdale>>
Calling all landlords and empty property owners. Bring your empty property back into life and avoid an increase in your Council tax from 1 April 2014. At Full Council on Wednesday 27 November 2013, Councillors approved changes to Council tax discounts and introduced an empty homes premium. Landlords now have a small period of time… read more … about Bring your property back to life>>
A property development company that unlawfully demolished a listed building has been fined and told by Calderdale Council to protect what’s left of it. M. Hillas (Properties) Ltd has to pay £3000, plus costs of £1000, for partly knocking down the Grade II* (two star) listed Marsh Hall barn at Lands Head End, Northowram without… read more … about Protecting our history>>
Changes to Council Tax which could help bring more empty homes back into use and introduce exemptions for flood and fire victims will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 7 October. The Cabinet will be asked to recommend to full Council a report on proposed changes to the policy on Council Tax discounts… read more … about Changes to Council Tax tackle empty homes>>
Getting a foot on the property ladder can be difficult, but Calderdale Council is working hard to boost the level of affordable housing in the borough. Working together with the Homes and Communities Agency, and Registered Provider partners (social housing providers), Calderdale saw a record 195 new affordable homes completed last year, almost double the… read more … about Bumper year for affordable housing in Calderdale>>
