The Community Development Foundation is running the Community First programme for the Government. Park and Sowerby Bridge wards have some funding left over from the previous round so they have re opened for applications. Town ward spent all its funding so further applications won’t be invited until next year.

Each ward has a panel made up of local residents who will recommend projects to the CDF for funding. To apply go to www.hxcentralcommunityfirst.wordpress.com Closing date for applications is noon Friday 11 October 2013. For more information email hci@calderdale.gov.uk or visit to website to see what projects have been funded in the last year.