Library services in Hebden Bridge are getting back on their feet after the Boxing Day floods caused over £100,000 of damage to books, equipment, fixtures and fittings. Calderdale Council teams have been working tirelessly to clean up after the deluge and to keep providing services for local people while Hebden Bridge Library is closed for… read more … about Flood-stricken library bounces back>>
The relocation of Hebden Bridge market has taken a step forward as consultation gets underway to give local shoppers and traders the chance to help shape the new design and layout. Local residents and businesses have had a long-standing aspiration to see the town’s market move from its current location in Valley Road Car Park…. read more … about Hebden Bridge market on the move>>
Halifax has been officially recognised as one of the country’s greatest towns. The town was one of just three places shortlisted for the prestigious Great Town Award run by the Academy of Urbanism. It was up against finalists Frome and Margate. Halifax narrowly missed out on the top spot, with Frome coming first at the… read more … about Halifax is one of UK’s top towns>>
Local people have been having their say about future plans for the Cromwell Bottom Local Nature Reserve and neighbouring site at North Loop, near Brighouse. Public consultation ran from June to September, with a number of drop-in sessions held around Brighouse and Elland. Over 1800 survey questionnaires were returned and the results have now been… read more … about Shaping the future of Cromwell Bottom>>
Shibden Hall is getting in the Christmas spirit early, by opening its doors and inviting visitors to the Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November. There will be a variety of stalls over the weekend, offering a wide range of products from delicious homemade cakes, chutneys and jams to beautiful selections of… read more … about Gift ideas galore at Shibden Hall>>
Halifax Comedy Festival has magicked up a real gem for theatre lovers next week. The Festival has been successful in negotiating the rights for a regional premiere of “Matchbox Theatre” by internationally renowned playwright Michael Frayn. First performed at Hampstead Theatre, this is the first production outside of London of Frayn’s latest work and the… read more … about Discover a ‘hidden theatre’ at Halifax Comedy Festival>>
In response to the announcement from Welcome to Yorkshire about hosts for starts and finishes in the Tour de Yorkshire 2017, Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s Leader said: “We are very excited about the possibility of hosting either a start or finish in the third annual Tour de Yorkshire in 2017. The return of this… read more … about Tour de Yorkshire>>
You may have noticed some new additions to Calderdale’s roads in the last week, as eye-catching new boundary signs have been popping up across the borough. Six new signs have been installed featuring photographs of Calderdale, giving visitors a taste of the beautiful landscape that the area has to offer. The signs have been designed… read more … about A new welcome to Calderdale>>
Visitors to Bankfield Museum this week were treated to a curious collection of museum artefacts and entertaining speakers, as part of the Conference of the Curious. The Conference was held on Monday 21 September, and included fascinating presentations from curators, historians and other museum and heritage professionals on curious subjects including taxidermy, vampire slaying kits,… read more … about Last chance to see Bankfield’s curiosities>>
