Residents in the Upper Valley of Calderdale, have the chance to discuss future plans for the area, at the Upper Calder Valley Renaissance 10th anniversary exhibition and conference. The Upper Calder Valley Renaissance (UCVR) was the first project anywhere in the UK to tackle the challenging and complex job of transforming an entire valley. Since… read more … about Celebrating the past and looking to the future of the Upper Calder Valley>>
Specialist restoration of the historic outdoor sculptures and windows at Todmorden Town Hall will soon be underway. Temporary scaffolding will be installed outside the building very soon, signalling the start of Calderdale Council’s essential repair works. The expert works need to be carried out very carefully to protect the Grade I Listed building’s unique heritage… read more … about Restoration of Todmorden Town Hall about to begin>>
Halifax is a step closer to being a world-class cultural destination following the appointment of a construction company to transform the historic Piece Hall and create a new, state-of-the-art Central Library and Archive in the town centre. Calderdale Council awarded the building contract to GRAHAM Construction after a tendering process which will ensure both the… read more … about GRAHAM gets green light for Piece Hall transformation and new library>>
On Sunday 9 November, people across the country will commemorate Remembrance Sunday, and employees at Calderdale Council are working hard to make sure events in the borough act as a fitting tribute to those who lost their lives fighting for their country. There’s the obvious, but important work of cleaning and tidying up the war… read more … about Planning for Remembrance Sunday>>
Respecting those who died for us Our war memorials are looking cleaner and brighter thanks to work by Calderdale Council to restore them to their former respectful glory. Since February 2014, 11 memorials have been restored, and a further two will be brought up to standard by November – in time for Remembrance Day. As… read more … about Caring for our war memorials>>
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>>
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>>
