Further business sectors in Calderdale are now invited to apply for funding of up to £10,000 from the Local Authority Discretionary Grant Fund. The grant scheme is available for small and micro businesses facing major impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, which aren’t eligible for the Government’s Small Business Grant Fund or the Retail, Hospitality and… read more … about Business grant support scheme extended>>
Following feedback from a recent consultation exercise, a number of changes have been introduced to proposed road improvement schemes in Calderdale. Calderdale Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority are developing a series of improvements to the road network along the A58 / A672 from Junction 22 of the M62 to King Cross in Halifax… read more … about Feedback shapes road improvement plans>>
Local residents are being warned not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date. With elections taking place in Calderdale in May 2021, this is an important opportunity for residents to make sure they can take part. The annual canvass ensures that Calderdale… read more … about Don’t lose your voice – residents in Calderdale urged to look out for their voter registration details from Calderdale Council>>
Smokers in Calderdale are being urged to quit to reduce the risks of severe symptoms if they contract COVID-19. In Calderdale, almost 26,400 residents (16.1% of the population) are smokers, which is above the national average. It’s well documented that smoking is major risk factor for many diseases, such as lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary… read more … about Support available to help people #QuitforCOVID>>
All play areas and outdoor gyms in Calderdale are due to reopen by Friday 10 July – but the Council has issued important guidance to ensure everyone can enjoy the facilities safely, as COVID-19 is still within our communities. The Government advised that playgrounds and outdoor gyms across England could reopen from Saturday 4 July… read more … about Playgrounds and outdoor gyms to reopen across Calderdale>>
People living in Calderdale are being urged to do their bit and help clear any invasive species Himalayan balsam from their backyard and local neighbourhood this month (July). A virtual campaign to tackle the problem of this invasive species is being led by many organisations working in the Calder Valley including the Environment Agency, Calder Future,… read more … about Can you help clear any Himalayan Balsam in your back yard?>>
Work has started on a £11.6 million development in Halifax to boost affordable housing. Lovell Partnerships has begun to build 83 homes on the former Abbey Park estate in Illingworth, of which 63 will be for affordable rent, with the remainder available to buy through shared ownership via Together Homes. The scheme is part of… read more … about Affordable housing boost in Illingworth>>
Rastrick Bridge has reopened to traffic today (Thursday 2 July), ahead of schedule. The bridge in Brighouse was badly affected by Storm Ciara in February. It has been closed to vehicles since late April, after diving surveys found holes under one of the central pillars and cracks in one of the bridge arches. Calderdale Council’s… read more … about Rastrick Bridge has now reopened>>
As many Calderdale pubs, restaurants, hotels and other hospitality businesses prepare to reopen from Saturday 4 July, the Council is supporting them to welcome people back safely after the national lockdown closures. To protect customers, staff and the community from the risk of COVID-19, Calderdale Council is working with local licensed premises to help them… read more … about Supporting hospitality businesses to reopen safely>>
