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>>
Saturday 17 May is International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) and for the first time ever, Calderdale Council is flying the rainbow flag at Halifax Town Hall in a show of support. This visible and colourful support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities emphasises the Council’s commitment to equality, in recognition of… read more … about Flying the flag for equality>>
On Sunday 6 July, the eyes of the world will be on Calderdale, as the Tour de France cycles through the region. To make sure the day goes as smoothly as possible, Calderdale Council has put a number of plans in place to allow residents and visitors who are interested in the race to plan… read more … about Not your average day>>
Motorists in Mytholmroyd are being advised that a section of New Road in the town will be subject to evening closures for five days so that essential repairs can be carried out to the carriageway. The works, which are being managed by Amey on behalf of Calderdale Council, will take place from Monday 19… read more … about Evening closures for road improvements>>
Issued on behalf of Foster4Yorkshire. People in West Yorkshire will have the opportunity to find out about the positive impact of foster caring at two information events to be held in Leeds and Ainley Top during Foster Care Fortnight (12-25 May). The informal drop-in events, which are being hosted by joint council-led initiative, Foster4Yorkshire, are… read more … about Change a life and Foster4Yorkshire>>
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>>
Getting in touch with Calderdale Council will soon be cheaper for many people, as the Council’s Contact Centre moves from 0845 numbers to a local 01422 dialling code. Currently all the main Contact Centre numbers start with 0845, whether it’s general enquiries, street care requests, emergency living support or council tax and benefits queries. Although… read more … about Council calls go local>>
Joint press release from Calderdale Council and the NSPCC Expectant parents in Calderdale will be offered the chance to take part in a ground breaking Coping with Crying programme to help them prepare for the stress of looking after a newborn crying baby. New parents can sometimes struggle to soothe their baby and it’s one… read more … about Council supports parents Coping with Crying>>
With just three months to go until the launch of the new exhibition at Bankfield Museum (Halifax) for the First World War centenary, we take a glimpse into the role of Angela Clare who is heading up the exciting project. Since July 2013, Angela and the museum team have been busy getting the exhibition ready… read more … about Angela uncovers wartime stories and hidden treasures for new exhibition>>
