Calderdale Council workers have been brushing up on their French, so they can give a warm welcome (or bienvenue) to foreign visitors in Calderdale for the Tour de France. To welcome visitors from French speaking countries, the Calderdale tourism team are taking lessons at North Halifax Grammar school to improve their very rusty language skills… read more … about Parlez-vous Francais?>>
Residents on the Tour de France route are being advised about alternative parking arrangements when the race comes to Calderdale on Sunday 6 July 2014. Calderdale Council is sending out letters to people whose homes are on or very close to the race route, to let them know what they need to do with… read more … about Driving the Tour plans forward>>
Calderdale residents are being advised to plan where they want to watch the race and how to get there, in advance of the tour weekend. There are lots of ways of getting to the race including walking, cycling, public transport and by car. Why not beat the traffic by walking or strolling to the route with… read more … about Travelling to the Tour>>
From Todmorden to Japan and New Zealand…everyone wants a taste of Calderdale Council’s community growing scheme. The scheme makes it easier for people to work together to create spaces where they can grow their own fruit and veg. It was launched as a pilot in Todmorden in March, to build on the success of Incredible… read more … about Calderdale’s community growing scheme goes global>>
Residents, visitors and wannabe traders are being encouraged to support Calderdale’s fantastic markets. From 14 May 2014 to 28 May 2014, it’s Love your local market fortnight. Each year, more than 700 markets across the UK join forces to raise the profile of local markets in an attempt to bring shopping back into the heart… read more … about Bring shopping to life and Love your local market>>
Residents and visitors to Calderdale can now plan their movements for the Tour de France weekend, as the race timings have now been confirmed. The publicity caravan is expected to arrive in the borough at approximately 11.45am starting at Cock Hill (Cote D’Oxenhope Moor). Setting off about two hours ahead of the riders, the spectacular… read more … about Event timings confirmed!>>
Calderdale Council’s Small Grants Panel has allocated its funds for 2013/14, and will have further funds to spend in 2014/15. At the most recent meeting of the Panel, funding was allocated to 25 different community groups. The amount awarded ranged from small amounts to help a group with transport costs, to more substantial figures to… read more … about Helping small groups with big plans>>
The new edition of Wildside – the walks and events programme produced by Calderdale Council is available in local tourist information centres, libraries and sports centres now! The guide brings together all the walks and events run by the Council’s Countryside and Woodland team. There’s something for everyone in this useful guide, from activities with… read more … about Take a walk on the Wildside>>
Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will consider recommendations to boost local businesses, including a grant of £41,000 to support the local retail sector in the run up to Christmas 2014, at a meeting on 31 March 2014. The proposal is one of three which have been made by the Council’s Economic Taskforce, which works to support and… read more … about Christmas comes early in Calderdale!>>
