The Our Communities Awards are fast approaching and we’re ready to recognise and celebrate those individuals and groups whose work and commitment has had a positive impact on the communities within the Warley and Park wards of Halifax. With 10 Award categories to choose from including Lifetime Achievement won by Denise Keenan in 2015, be sure to get your … Continue reading Park and Warley Awards 2016 – Nominate today!
Author: Vicky Mcghee
A celebration of Shakespeare at Square Chapel, Halifax
This year marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death and to celebrate the legacy of this remarkable poet and playwright, Square Chapel has a few ‘wherefore art thou’s’ and ‘to be or not to be’s’ coming up on the following dates. Friday 22 January – 8pm – The Second Best Bed This superb one-woman play has … Continue reading A celebration of Shakespeare at Square Chapel, Halifax
Deadline for Community Grants – 1 February
Is your organisation looking for funding for an event or equipment? Monday 1 February is the next deadline for the Council’s Community Small Grants Scheme and Community Festivals and Events Fund. Calderdale-based voluntary, community or faith groups can apply for up to £3,000 from the Small Grants Scheme, and up to £5,000 from the Festivals & … Continue reading Deadline for Community Grants – 1 February
Help reduce graffiti on Calderdale Streets
West Yorkshire Police are piloting “Graffiti Alerts” using photo-sharing site Flickr and the site features graffiti photos, as well as locations, of a number of areas in Calderdale and the wider areas of West Yorkshire. If you recognise any of the graffiti “tags” or images, you can report your suspicions online to Crimestoppers – and … Continue reading Help reduce graffiti on Calderdale Streets
Budget proposals include new flood fund
Calderdale Council’s Cabinet has announced budget proposals which include the launch of a flood recovery and resilience fund worth £3 million. The draft proposals, which were revealed at a Cabinet meeting on 18 January 2016 at Halifax Town Hall, outline the Cabinet’s priorities for the year ahead. The Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift, … Continue reading Budget proposals include new flood fund
Halifax Central Initiative 