Joint press release from Calderdale Council and the Environment Agency Volunteers are being sought to help keep the River Calder at Mytholmroyd clear of vegetation. Contractors moved in this week to start removing excess vegetation growth from the river channel and its banks to ease the flow of water through the town and, therefore, help… read more … about Join forces to help reduce flooding risk>>
Members of the proposed new West Yorkshire Combined Authority will meet for their first public meeting next week. The shadow Combined Authority – which will have a focus on managing £1.5 billion investment in West Yorkshire’s transport and economic infrastructure- has no formal powers as yet, but is vital as a forum to discuss the… read more … about New Combined Authority to hold its first public meeting>>
Young people across Calderdale are set to be given a vital stepping stone into permanent employment. Calderdale Council’s ‘Double 2020’ strategy seeks to create 4040 completed apprenticeships by 2020 for young people who need training, experience and qualifications to secure meaningful, long-term jobs. Cabinet will discuss the strategy on Monday 11 November 2013. The apprenticeships… read more … about Grow your future>>
Visitors to War Memorials in Calderdale will soon start to see work begin on a borough wide restoration project. Calderdale Council is working with the War Memorials Trust, a charity that works for the protection and conservation of War memorials across the UK, to maintain every War memorial in Calderdale. The memorials are being cleaned… read more … about Commemorating our fallen heroes>>
In the week that Yorkshire was named one of the top three places in the world to visit in 2014, China – one of the fastest growing economies – has recognised Calderdale as the place to be for tourism and business. Calderdale Council is busy planning a visit from a delegation from the Yingtan province… read more … about China meets Calderdale>>
A643 Briggate at Anchor Bridge in Brighouse has been closed this afternoon (Friday 1 November) for safety reasons. There are issues with the bridge, which the Council’s highways team is investigating today and over the weekend. The duration of the closure depends on the repair work needed. The road will be reopened again as soon… read more … about Road closed – A643 Briggate at Anchor Bridge>>
Calderdale residents could save money and help protect the environment with the launch of a new composting scheme. Composting is a great way for households to reduce the amount of waste they send to landfill sites, and the resulting carbon emissions. Calderdale Council is teaming up with Get Composting to offer residents the chance to… read more … about Make the most of those falling leaves – Get Composting this autumn>>
Residents and businesses will benefit from new arrangements to parking in Skircoat, Halifax, from Monday 18 November 2013. Local concerns about the availability of parking across the area led to calls for a better system, involving additional resident permit zones, controlled free parking near local businesses and the addition of extra parking bays. During the… read more … about Skircoat parking project enters final lap>>
Primary school children across Calderdale practised their skills at a Rugby League World Cup themed tag festival at Park Lane Learning Trust last week. The afternoon started with a parade of flags of the 14 nations that are competing in the Rugby League World Cup, which kicked off on Saturday 26 October. There were some… read more … about Students tag on to World Cup rugby>>
