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Press release from West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Mayor of West Yorkshire A multi-million-pound project to improve walking, wheeling and cycling facilities in West Yorkshire is taking a major step forward. The new £5.1 million West Yorkshire Places scheme includes proposals such as new street crossings and lighting, improved green spaces and traffic calming measures…. read more … about New £5.1 million proposals to improve active travel across West Yorkshire>>
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The hard work of Calderdale Council’s long serving staff has been recognised at a special ceremony. Seven employees who reached the milestone of working for the Council for over 40 years attended the Long Service event. The ceremony was hosted by the Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Ann Kingstone, and attended by the Council’s Deputy Leader, Cllr… read more … about Celebrating 40 years of service>>
Calderdale Council is working with local school children to help raise awareness of the impacts of inconsiderate parking. The Pavements are for People campaign highlights the problems caused by motorists parking on pavements – an issue that is of particular concern around schools in the borough. Pedestrians are put at risk when people park their… read more … about Schoolchildren remind motorists that ‘Pavements are for People’>>
The future of the Shay Stadium in Halifax is being discussed at the next meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. At the meeting of Cabinet on Monday 17 March, Members will discuss two proposals for the stadium’s future. This comes after the Council agreed at Budget Council in February 2024 to stop running the stadium by… read more … about Options for the future of the Shay Stadium>>
A special service at Halifax Minster will mark the UK-wide COVID-19 Day of Reflection(external link). Communities and organisations across Calderdale are joining the nation in remembering everyone who lost their lives, and to honour all those affected by the pandemic. On Sunday 9 March, everyone is welcome to attend the Day of Reflection service at… read more … about Calderdale to pay tribute and celebrate kindness on COVID-19 Day of Reflection>>
Calderdale Council is looking at ways to support the accommodation needs of Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople communities, in line with Government planning policy and legislation. There is a national requirement for the Council to prepare a ‘Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document (DPD)’ to go alongside its Local Plan. The aim… read more … about Supporting Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople communities>>
An innovative physical activity game that has engaged more than a million people has launched in Calderdale. The Beat the Street game is taking place in north Halifax from Wednesday 5 March to Wednesday 2 April 2025, hosted by Active Calderdale and funded by a National Lottery grant from Sport England. Beat the Street encourages… read more … about North Halifax to be transformed into giant game to help people get active>>
Following completion of the construction of a vibrant new community facility for Mixenden in January 2025, a new library is the first unit to open. The new library at Mixenden Community Hub opened its doors and welcomed its first visitors on Thursday 6 March 2025 – World Book Day. Calderdale Council celebrated the opening, and… read more … about New chapter for Mixenden>>
Local people are invited to have their say on the Todmorden Neighbourhood Plan, which would set out planning policies for future development in the area. The Todmorden Neighbourhood Plan had been prepared by Todmorden Town Council with ongoing engagement with the local community and Calderdale Council. It sets out the vision, objectives, aspirations and policies… read more … about Have your say on the future of development in Todmorden>>
