“We’d never considered adoption, but it’s the best thing we’ve ever done. It’s made our lives, and our children’s lives, complete,” says Andrew from Calderdale, who adopted two children with his wife Blanch. He tells us about the difference they’ve made in the case study below. Calderdale Council is calling out for more adopters who… read more … about Adoption – help them make it real>>
Plans to present The Yorkshire Regiment with the Honorary Freedom of the Borough will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Governance and Business Committee on Monday 4 November at Halifax Town Hall. The Honorary Freedom has been exercised by the former Duke of Wellington’s Regiment since 1945. The Regiment became the 3rd Battalion of the Yorkshire… read more … about Council considers Freedom for Yorkshire Regiment>>
Calderdale is celebrating after the route for the 2014 Tour de France was unveiled at the official launch in Paris today. The Grand Départ will take place in Yorkshire on the weekend of the 5 and 6 July. The first stage races from Leeds to Harrogate via the Yorkshire Dales National Park. On 6 July… read more … about Ooh la la, we’re on the route!>>
Over 500 primary school children from Calderdale will have the chance of a lifetime to perform the Tongan Haka (Sipi Tau) before the Rugby League World Cup game at the Shay Stadium in Halifax. Tonga will play Italy in the final match of Group C on Sunday 10 November 2013 at 4pm, and the children… read more … about Calderdale children to perform Tongan Haka for Rugby League World Cup>>
Calderdale Council is reviewing the way that it deals with travellers who set up unauthorised camp sites in the area. Cllr Steve Sweeney, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities said: “On several occasions recently travellers have arrived at sites in Calderdale causing a nuisance and distress to local people. Once travellers have left the site… read more … about Calderdale reviews approach to unofficial traveller sites>>
Visitors to Calderdale Council’s Customer First offices in Todmorden Community College will soon see work beginning on the cash collection area. On Monday 21 October work will start on a new self service kiosk which is expected to last for two weeks. Until the work is competed the office will provide a reduced service. Customers… read more … about Work begins on Todmorden Customer First>>
A new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) has opened in Boothtown, after the area received over £50,000 of funding towards community projects. The MUGA will offer activities including tennis, football, rugby, netball and basketball for the local community, and will be available for people to access all year round. The MUGA was officially opened on… read more … about Boothtown Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) officially open!>>
The Rugby League World Cup 2013 will be in Halifax on Sunday 10 November 2013 when Italy takes on Tonga at the Shay Stadium. With just over a month to go, the momentum is picking up pace, and we have put together a few facts to get you in the mood for the celebration. Did… read more … about 10 things you might not know about the Rugby League World Cup>>
A property development company that unlawfully demolished a listed building has been fined and told by Calderdale Council to protect what’s left of it. M. Hillas (Properties) Ltd has to pay £3000, plus costs of £1000, for partly knocking down the Grade II* (two star) listed Marsh Hall barn at Lands Head End, Northowram without… read more … about Protecting our history>>
