Work has begun on the most significant phase of demolition works of the former Punchbowl pub building at Salterhebble, outside Halifax, as part of phase 1b of the A629 corridor improvement programme. The pub has been closed, and the building empty, for many years and was in poor condition, both inside and out. The building… read more … about Knockout for Punchbowl>>
Bankfield Museum in Halifax is opening a new exhibition exploring the different styles of fashion during the lifetime of the town’s famous resident, Anne Lister. Anne Lister of Shibden Hall, Halifax, was a businesswoman, landowner, lesbian, scholar and traveller. Her incredible story, and iconic style, has become world-famous through Sally Wainwright’s BBC/HBO series, Gentleman Jack…. read more … about Exhibition explores a lifetime of fashion>>
A Calderdale Council home improvement scheme, in partnership with Better Homes Yorkshire and local company Eclipse Energy, has received a special commendation at the National Energy Efficiency Awards. The National Energy Efficiency Awards highlight numerous projects and companies across the country that are upgrading existing buildings or installing renewable energy measures. The event in Birmingham… read more … about National recognition for Calderdale home improvement scheme>>
Joint press release with Environment Agency New flood defences in Brighouse will protect 216 homes and businesses Plans for the proposed new flood scheme will be on show at the Methodist Church on Wednesday 9 March, with a Zoom meeting available on Wednesday 16 March for anyone unable to attend in person The local community… read more … about Flood defence plans for Brighouse on show>>
Calderdale Council is working to ensure that all eligible households receive the Government’s £150 Council Tax rebate, aimed at helping with rising energy costs. Residents living in households in Council Tax bands A- D (excluding second or empty properties), will be eligible for the rebate. This means that around 83,000 households in Calderdale could benefit… read more … about Supporting local families to receive £150 Council Tax rebate>>
Local people are invited to have their say on proposals for a Park Ward Neighbourhood Plan, which would set out planning policies for future development in the area. Park Ward is a vibrant, multi-cultural area to the west of Halifax town centre and is home to around 16,000 people and approximately 250 businesses of all… read more … about Have your say on the future of development in Park ward>>
Businesses and venues across Calderdale are offering a warm welcome to breastfeeding mothers as part of a new scheme being launched in the area. Open to all local venues, Welcome to Breastfeed Calderdale sets out a series of simple standards that businesses and venues should adopt so that mothers have a comfortable welcoming space in… read more … about Calderdale offers warm welcome for those who are breastfeeding>>
Securing the Council’s financial position in a time of uncertainty is the priority for the budget for 2022/23, which was agreed at Budget Council on Monday 28 February 2022. Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s Leader said: “This is a robust, balanced and sustainable budget which will ensure that we are in a sound financial position… read more … about A budget for a sustainable future>>
This national Empty Homes Week, (Monday 28 February – Sunday 6 March) Calderdale Council is highlighting the support available and the work that takes place to help bring empty properties back into use. Long-term empty homes can cause nuisance to neighbours, potentially attracting anti-social behaviour and vandalism, as well as being a wasted resource in… read more … about Support available to turn empty houses into happy homes>>
