Christmas Time

The Picture House welcomed two new members of staff last night (Friday 21st Dec) as the 22 regular members of staff took the night off to enjoy a well earned Christmas Knees Up.
Hebden Royd Town Council Mayor, Cllr Christine Davenport and Deputy Mayor, Cllr Karl Boggis stepped in to make sure the customers of the Picture House didn't need to miss a show in the run up to Christmas.

Pictured with recently appointed manager, Rebekah Fozard, Cllr Davenport said 'the staff of the Picture House work so hard it's really important for them to enjoy some time away from the cinema as it will be open throughout the Christmas holidays for the whole community to use and enjoy.'

The Work Continues.....

I've had some lists in my time but the Picture House list is the longest I have ever seen!
We've been wading through all the jobs and its gonna take some time to get there but we know its gonna be worth it. Gala Opening night should be good if it all comes together.

Picture House Website

Hebden Bridge Picture House will be transferred in to the ownership of Hebden Royd Town Council in April 2012. Its website is currently housed by Calderdale MBC and a new site is required to inform the users of the Picture House and those beyond of the programme and activities at the Picture House.

Hebden Royd Town Council would like to invite quotes for the provision of this website.

Information is available from info@hebdenroyd.org.uk with submission to be received no later than Friday 10^th February 2012 12 noon. Electronic submission to the listed email address are encouraged.

If further information is required please contact Hebden Royd Town Council through this address.

Jason Boom

Town Clerk

Hebden Royd Town Council

2/2/12

2012/13 Budget & Precept

During a meeting of the full council on Wednesday 11th January the 2012/13 budget was discussed and passed by a majority of Councillors attending the meeting.
It was decided that the budget for the 2012/2013 year be increased from the £275,750 in 2011/12 to £331,382 in 2012/13. Budget Breakdown 

This will increase the Town Council Precept by 24.31% on a band D property.

If you have any questions please contact me at the Town Clerk's office on 01422 842181.

I am very happy to say that following a meeting of the Calderdale MBC Cabinet last night the decision was taken to transfer the Hebden Bridge Picture House to Hebden Royd Town Council on a 125 year lease. Subject to the completion of all required documentation and legal agreements this transfer should be in place by the 1st April 2012.

This really is good news I believe for the Picture House and will allow Hebden Royd Town Council to give the Picture House and its users a secure future with the digitalisation of the cinema, improved facilities within and local people a real say in the Picture House. The key principles we adopted from the outset will be delivered and we can be secure in the knowledge that lemon drizzle cake and mugs of Fairtrade Coffee will be on offer for many years to come.

Hebden Bridge Picture House

Monday 9th January 2012 sees Calderdale MBC decide on the request from Hebden Royd Town Council to transfer responsibility for the Picture House to HRTC. The officers reports are recommending the transfer and HRTC stands by with budget, and consequently precept decisions to be made later on that week. The meeting at Halifax Town Hall starts at 6pm and all are welcome.

New Lights and Santa.

We hope this year we have been able to add that often commented upon lack of colour to the years festive lights. The 'twinklies' add to the overall look and we would really like to know if the scheme looks better.

We'd like to thanks Santa for helping us last night and for escorting Christine back to the office with the much sort after candy canes.