Leaders of the five West Yorkshire councils of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield have secured an ambitious devolution deal with Government, which will see an historic transfer of powers and investment from Whitehall to our region. It will give local control of at least £1.8 billion of funding to be spent on the things … Continue reading West Yorkshire Devolution
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NHS 72nd Birthday Celebrations
To mark the NHS’s 72nd birthday and thank those we are grateful for, The Piece Hall is working with artist Ian Berry and Halo Vue to create a special short video – ‘I Clap For’ - to be shared online this weekend. To get involved in this project please share a short video (5-15 seconds … Continue reading NHS 72nd Birthday Celebrations
Halifax town centre transformation plan given the green light
Calderdale Council’s Planning Committee has given the go ahead for ambitious plans to transform Halifax town centre. At the meeting on Tuesday 16 June, members approved the latest designs for the A629 Phase 2, Halifax town centre project, which sets out plans for improving the town’s layout for both pedestrians and vehicles and delivering environmental … Continue reading Halifax town centre transformation plan given the green light
Safely sharing space in our countryside
Calderdale Council is reminding visitors to the borough’s outdoor spaces or countryside sites to act responsibly and respect the local environment, people and animals. As more people spend time outdoors enjoying the Calderdale countryside, walking, running or cycling, it’s important to remember The Countryside Code to help to look after the environment. The code has been revised … Continue reading Safely sharing space in our countryside
Covid 19 A message for all our Communities
As the rules around lockdown continue to be relaxed we would like to remind all communities that: People can spread the virus even if they don’t have symptoms. It is really important to socially distance, to protect ourselves and others around us. If you go out, stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people where … Continue reading Covid 19 A message for all our Communities
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