Calling all landlords and empty property owners. Bring your empty property back into life and avoid an increase in your Council tax from 1 April 2014. At Full Council on Wednesday 27 November 2013, Councillors approved changes to Council tax discounts and introduced an empty homes premium. Landlords now have a small period of time… read more … about Bring your property back to life>>
Residents in flood hit areas will soon be able to benefit from help and support to protect their properties against further flooding. Calderdale Council is leading a part funded Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs project working with residents to help to protect groups of properties against flooding by building flood resilience in Todmorden,… read more … about Protecting flood hit properties in the Calder Valley>>
A Calderdale resident has been ordered by the Court to pay £1,050 for not cleaning up after his dog in one of the borough’s parks. Calderdale Council has successfully prosecuted Mr Jonathan Wilson of Brighouse for failing to clear up after his dog on two separate occasions in Bramston Street Recreation Ground, Rastrick. The Council’s… read more … about Pick up or pay up>>
Todmorden Town Hall is set to benefit from a new lift, after Cabinet approved plans to replace the existing one. Last night, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet agreed that the current lift was no longer reliable and approved an allocation of funds to install a new lift. Over recent years, a series of problems have occurred with… read more … about Lift plans get off the ground>>
Wartime tales passed down from your grandparents; old family photos on the mantelpiece; your great-uncle’s military medals tucked away in a drawer. They all reveal fascinating stories about the First World War, lots of us have them, and Calderdale Council wants to know about them. In August 2014, Bankfield Museum in Halifax opens For King… read more … about First World War – share your stories, bring the memories to life>>
After a stay in hospital, some people find it difficult to return to their home, particularly those who have suffered a stroke or fall. Calderdale Council’s Home from Hospital service aims to assist residents return home following a stay in hospital. The project was initially set up as a 6 month pilot, but due to… read more … about Home from Hospital>>
Calderdale markets need you! Not only to shop and support local businesses, but also to make them top of the list nationally. Until the end of December 2013, the National Association of British Markets Authorities (NABMA) is asking people across the UK to vote for market of the year. Simply go to www.nabma.com/vote(external link) and… read more … about Vote for your favourite local market!>>
Young people in Calderdale will soon benefit from great new skate park facilities, if plans for new wheels parks in Todmorden and Brighouse, are approved by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. On Monday 9 December, Cabinet will consider proposals regarding the upkeep of the skate parks in Centre Vale Park, Todmorden, and Wellholme Park, Brighouse. The facilities… read more … about Wheels in motion for skate parks>>
An expected 80 representatives from the public, private and voluntary sectors will meet on Wednesday 11 December to identify how together they can contribute to improving people’s health in Calderdale. The fourth Calderdale Assembly will take place at the Shay Stadium, Halifax, and follows three successful events held over the last two years. Wednesday’s half-day… read more … about Improving health in Calderdale>>
