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!>>
How can your business make the most of the Tour de France? All businesses in Calderdale will be receiving an information leaflet highlighting the opportunities around the Tour in Calderdale and also advising them to plan ahead to keep their business running during the busy weekend. There will be lots of extra people in Calderdale… read more … about Release the business potential of the Tour de France>>
A derelict building in Halifax which could have put people’s safety at risk has been boarded up and made safe by Calderdale Council. The old brewery garage on Maltings Road at Fountain Head Village, Wheatley, has been out of use and deteriorating gradually since the brewery closed in 1996. Last week concerns were raised about… read more … about Tackling dangerous buildings>>
Calling all sons and daughters! Have you found that perfect Mother’s Day gift yet? Calderdale markets have lots of choice to let you spoil your mum. Whether it’s perfume, fresh cut flowers, handmade jewellery from Hebden Bridge or even local chocolates from Todmorden, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for. If you’re up for cooking,… read more … about Bring Mother’s Day shopping to life…>>
Green-fingered residents in Todmorden will now find it easier to grow their own fruit and veg, thanks to the launch of Calderdale Council’s community growing pilot in the town. And if it bears fruit, people across Calderdale could have a blooming marvellous chance to get involved. Community growing is for groups of people who want… read more … about Grow for it!>>
Why Wait? Join the 60% of Calderdale residents who pay their Council Tax by Direct Debit. Council Tax bills are now landing on people’s doorsteps and it is a perfect time for people to look at how they pay their bills. Setting up a Direct Debit is a very popular method and means people no… read more … about Direct debits – save time, why wait?>>
Smokers are being encouraged to quit the habit by Calderdale Council which sent campaigners onto the streets of Halifax wearing masks to show the long term effects of smoking on No Smoking Day, 12 March 2014. The masks show the effects of three medical conditions caused by smoking long term: tracheotomy (hole in the neck)… read more … about Masked campaigners show dangers of smoking>>
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>>
Green-fingered residents in Calderdale will soon have two new allotment sites. The Doctor Hill and the Cemetery Fields allotments in Pellon and Sowerby Bridge, will be officially opened by the Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Ann Martin on Saturday 15 March. The two projects were funded by Calderdale Council, and will provide 13 allotment plots at… read more … about Blooming good news>>
