Headline news
Calderdale’s distinctiveness will once again be showcased on the national stage, when Sally Wainwright’s latest TV drama, Riot Women hits our screens on Sunday 12 October. West Yorkshire’s own multi-BAFTA award-winning writer chose locations across Calderdale to film her new six-part BBC series, including Hebden Bridge, Todmorden, Mytholmroyd and Halifax. The borough also took centre… read more … about Riot Women to put Calderdale in spotlight>>
Other news
The completion of a new town square in Sowerby Bridge has provided a welcoming, mixed-use space for the whole community to enjoy. People first gathered in the newly opened square during the Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival in September. It proved a popular destination on the route, with spaces for performances, stalls, sitting and socialising. Ward… read more … about A square to share: Sowerby Bridge’s vibrant new community space hits the mark>>
Schools in Calderdale have received international recognition for their part in a unique educational creative project, to learn more about the composition and performance of music for television and film. Now in its second year, the Lights Camera Score project is a partnership between Calderdale Council, Little People Big Noise, English Chamber Orchestra, Calderdale Music… read more … about Lights, Camera, Score goes global>>
The Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Jane Scullion said: “This is truly shocking news and our thoughts and condolences are with all of the people who have been affected. This is a despicable act on a day and in a place of such significance to the Jewish community. “Our thanks go to the Emergency Services… read more … about Manchester synagogue attack – statement from the Council’s Leader>>
People are invited to have their say on plans to make it easier, safer and greener to travel around north east Calderdale. Calderdale Council is working with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority on improved travel options around the areas of Halifax and Stump Cross, Northowram, Shelf, and Hipperholme. The Connecting North East Calderdale project aims… read more … about Have your say to shape travel in north east Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council is marking the start of the budget setting process, with a report being considered by Cabinet assessing financial resilience, as well as the opportunities and risks related to changes in the way local government is being financed. At the next meeting of the Council’s Cabinet, members will consider a revised medium term financial… read more … about Planning ahead for a sustainable budget>>
A group of organisations that work together to improve people’s health and wellbeing have met to discuss progress on key themes. Calderdale Health and Wellbeing Board met on Thursday 18 September 2025 at Halifax Town Hall. It is made of up local leaders from Calderdale Council, the NHS, the voluntary and community sector and clinical… read more … about Working together to help young people develop well>>
Calderdale Council is celebrating the news that Mixenden in north Halifax has been awarded £20 million by the Government, providing a significant investment in the local community. The funding, which is from the Pride in Place programme, will provide an annual grant of £2 million per year, for the next decade. Local people will be… read more … about Mixenden takes Pride in Place>>
A digital communications campaign promoting best practice metal packaging recycling is set to be rolled out across Calderdale. Launching on Monday 22 September, the programme will target more than 90,000 households across the borough, with the aim of improving kerbside recycling rates. Delivered by Alupro, ‘MetalMatters’ will use targeted social media updates to engage with… read more … about Calderdale residents encouraged to recycle their metal packaging>>
