There are dozens of war memorials all over Calderdale. Many are in the places you’d expect, such as in parks and Churchyards, but others are in more unusual places. One of the more intriguing memorials is the Butchers’ Roll of Honour, which is in Halifax Borough Market. This plaque is on the wall towards… read more … about Discovering Calderdale’s ‘hidden’ memorials>>
The planning application for Calderdale Council’s refurbishment of Princess Buildings, opposite Halifax Town Hall, has now been approved. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s planning committee on Tuesday 1 April 2014, plans were given the go ahead for the next phase of the Council’s scheme to reduce the number of buildings that staff work from… read more … about Princess Buildings plans approved for a smarter future>>
Nearly 70 businesses attended an event last week to find out about opportunities to help transform the Grade I listed Piece Hall and create a new, state-of-the-art Central Library and Archive in Halifax. On Friday 7 March 2014, tradespeople from across Calderdale, Yorkshire and beyond met the shortlisted main contractors bidding for the contract for… read more … about Businesses flock to be part of Halifax’s future>>
A plan to secure the future of Calderdale Industrial Museum in Halifax will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet at the next meeting on Wednesday 26 February 2014. Cabinet will be asked to approve the transfer of the museum to the Calderdale Industrial Museum Association (CIMA), under licence. The museum was closed to the public… read more … about Council gives Industrial Museum a great future>>
Businesses are being given the opportunity to be part of the Piece Hall transformation, and to help develop a new, state-of-the-art Central Library and Archive in Halifax. Do you have the skills or supplies to work on these projects to create a vibrant, world-class cultural quarter? Suppliers are invited to Heath Training Centre in Halifax… read more … about Be part of Halifax’s future>>
The planning application for Calderdale Council’s refurbishment of Princess Buildings, opposite Halifax Town Hall, has now been submitted. This is part of the Council’s project to modernise and make better use of offices in Halifax town centre, with the aim of saving £7.6m over coming years. By operating out of just three refurbished buildings, staff… read more … about A smarter future for Princess Buildings>>
Soak up the wonderful heritage, enjoy the magical festive lights and discover unique gifts at the Grade I listed Piece Hall in Halifax this Christmas. The Piece Hall is open for business throughout the festive period, before closing on 17 January 2014 so that works can be carried out to transform the building into a… read more … about Open for business>>
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>>
Todmorden Town Hall is set to benefit from a new lift, after Cabinet approved plans to replace the existing one. Last night, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet agreed that the current lift was no longer reliable and approved an allocation of funds to install a new lift. Over recent years, a series of problems have occurred with… read more … about Lift plans get off the ground>>
