On Thursday 6 May 2021, residents in Calderdale can vote in the local elections and the first West Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayoral election. Voters have a range of options for casting their ballot – in person, by post or by appointing someone they trust to vote in their place, known as a proxy vote. The … Continue reading How to have your say at the May elections
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£15.8 million new Halifax Bus Station moves a step closer
Pre-construction works due to start on site in preparation to replace existing bus station with new state-of-the-art facility Plans for the new £15.8 million Halifax Bus Station delivered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority in partnership with Calderdale Council are due to move a step closer this week. Pre-construction works are due to start on … Continue reading £15.8 million new Halifax Bus Station moves a step closer
No Smoking Day 10 March 2021
It might not feel like a good time to quit smoking – but it is. Last year, during lockdown, one million people quit. New research confirms that now those ex-smokers will now be feeling happier and more positive than if they were still smoking. We don’t often talk about the benefits of quitting to mental … Continue reading No Smoking Day 10 March 2021
Wellbeing & Me’: A Five Week Zoom Course starting March 11
“What am I like when I am well? How does it feel and how do I maintain my well-being?” Using parts of the hugely successful Wellness Recovery Action Plan as a positive and practical guide, we will share our ideas and questions about who we are when we are well – and when we’re not … Continue reading Wellbeing & Me’: A Five Week Zoom Course starting March 11
Work starts on £15.5m affordable housing scheme in Halifax
Work has started on the construction of over 100 affordable family homes on the Beech Hill estate in Halifax. The development includes a mix of two, three, four and five-bedroom homes, which will be available for affordable rent via Together Housing Group. The project will also include a cycle route, landscaping, public open space, parking … Continue reading Work starts on £15.5m affordable housing scheme in Halifax