People don’t have to put up with violence or abuse. They shouldn’t suffer in silence – Calderdale Council and other organisations are here to help. These are the clear messages that the Council is sending out as part of White Ribbon Day on Monday 25 November – the international day for the elimination of violence… read more … about Say no to domestic violence>>
Joint press release from Victoria Theatre Trust and Calderdale Council The Victoria Theatre Trust, in partnership with Calderdale Council, is to carry out a study of options that could help to point the way forward for the future of Halifax’s historic Victoria Theatre. The Trust was formed in 2011 by a group of local people… read more … about Victoria Theatre, Halifax>>
Young people in Calderdale will have chance to learn practical outdoor skills and get valuable work experience to help them secure jobs in the countryside and construction sectors. As part of Calderdale Council’s ongoing commitment to reduce youth unemployment across the borough, its Grow Your Future team is launching a new pilot scheme, which offers… read more … about Great work experience in the great outdoors>>
Young people are picking up their paintbrushes and grabbing their gardening gloves to brighten up Todmorden town centre. 16 and 17 year olds from across Calderdale are painting a nature-inspired mural on the hoardings at Bramsche Square, and are creating a garden for local people to enjoy. It’s part of the National Citizen Service –… read more … about Youngsters brighten up community>>
Two tickets for the Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) Final at Manchester Old Trafford on Saturday 30 November are up for grabs, courtesy of the Calderdale RLWC 2013 Consortium. One lucky winner and their friend will receive a ticket to see the cup final game. To be in with a chance of winning the tickets… read more … about Win tickets for the Rugby League World Cup Final>>
Residents in Calderdale are being asked what they think about Council plans to introduce 20mph limits in residential areas across the borough. The Council wants to know which of the following options residents prefer: continue with the current scheme of introducing two or more schemes each year in specific areas of Calderdale introduce 20mph speed… read more … about Is 20 plenty for Calderdale?>>
Calderdale residents are being reminded to register to vote during the annual canvass of electors. In early October, more than 94,000 voter registration forms were sent out, one to every household in Calderdale. The forms are produced every year so that the Electoral Register can be updated before its publication. The Register lists everyone who… read more … about Remember to register (bunnies need not apply)>>
Residents and visitors are being encouraged to shop at Calderdale markets this Christmas. Calderdale Council’s new campaign to promote the benefits of shopping at local markets aims to highlight that not only do shoppers receive quality and great value, they will benefit from a shopping experience very different from typical chain store retailers. Shopping at… read more … about Where shopping comes to life this Christmas>>
Residents across Calderdale will soon have all the information they need to be winter wise. The temperature is dropping and we saw our first frost a couple of weeks ago. The Council is busy getting prepared for winter and is advising residents to do the same. During the snowy weather, the Council receives hundreds of calls… read more … about Are you winter wise?>>
