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Over £2.5million of funding has been secured to support improvements to popular walking and cycling routes in Calderdale, including work along the canal between Todmorden and Luddendenfoot. Calderdale Council has been successful in its bid for funding to support improvements to active travel routes in the borough. The funding received is part of the fifth… read more … about Funding boost for canal improvement work>>
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Calderdale’s Health and Wellbeing Board has outlined new action to help every child start school ready to learn and thrive – making sure they have the best possible start in life. The Calderdale Health and Wellbeing Board is made of up local leaders from the Council, the NHS, the voluntary and community sector and clinical… read more … about Working together to give babies and children the best start in life>>
A Calderdale Council Housing Officer has received national recognition at the Women in Housing Awards 2025. Heidi Waters, Strategic Lead for Housing and Climate at Calderdale Council, won the ‘Housing association or local authority professional of the year’ category at the prestigious Inside Housing – Women in Housing awards. The awards recognise the successes of… read more … about National recognition for Heidi’s inspiring leadership>>
A programme of essential work is taking place along the A58 Burdock Way flyover in Halifax, to make necessary improvements to the road surface. Calderdale Council will be replacing the movement joints on the flyover and carrying out resurfacing work. This essential maintenance will protect the structure and vehicles using the road and improve the… read more … about Essential maintenance to Burdock Way, Halifax>>
An exciting new chapter has begun in Calderdale’s story, and everyone can play a part. Vision 34 for Calderdale is an inspiring, long-term ambition for the whole borough that all residents and organisations can jointly work towards, to help make life better for everyone. Over 200 people saw the launch of the Vision at Calderdale… read more … about Building hope through new 10-year vision for Calderdale>>
Families in Calderdale can take part in a special event in Halifax town centre on Saturday 28 June, highlighting the valuable work of the Armed Forces community. Armed Forces Day(external link) takes place every year on the last Saturday in June. It marks the culmination of a week of celebrations, when people show their support… read more … about Celebrate Armed Forces Day in Halifax>>
People living, working, studying or visiting Calderdale are being asked to share their feedback on their regular journeys, how and why they travel and what the future of travel should look like in the borough. Calderdale Council is developing a new borough-wide transport strategy to plan for the future of travel in the borough and… read more … about Have your say to shape the future of travel in Calderdale>>
Funding is now available for community and voluntary groups in Calderdale providing advice and practical help for residents facing pressures with the cost of living. Reducing inequalities is one of Calderdale Council’s priorities, with a key focus of supporting residents who may be struggling with the cost of living. The Council works closely alongside partners… read more … about Grants for cost of living support>>
On the first day of national Anti-social Behaviour Awareness Week (30 June – 6 July 2025), Calderdale Council is seeking to approve a range of powers at its Cabinet meeting to help tackle crime and anti-social behaviour across the borough. The Council works all year round, in partnership with other organisations like West Yorkshire Police,… read more … about Council gets tough on crime and anti-social behaviour>>
