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People in Calderdale are being asked to share feedback on the location and suitability of local polling stations, to help inform voting arrangements for future elections. The Local Government Boundary Commission for England conducted an Electoral Review of Calderdale. In 2024, they concluded that Calderdale should be split into 18 wards, one more than the… read more … about Have your say and shape voting arrangements for future elections in Calderdale>>
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Part of a Calderdale nature reserve has been officially recognised as one of the borough’s most important sites for nature, thanks to its vital role in protecting the endangered white-clawed crayfish.Jerusalem Farm is owned and managed by Calderdale Council and located between Halifax and Hebden Bridge in the beautiful Luddenden Valley. The Luddenden Brook, which… read more … about Calderdale nature reserve awarded protected status to save rare crayfish>>
A new campaign is supporting people to safely share space on Calderdale’s roads, highlighting the minimum distances that motorists are legally required to leave when overtaking a cyclist. To keep everyone safe, there are minimum distances and speeds for overtaking on UK roads. The Highway Code(external link) outlines that at least 1.5 metres should be left when… read more … about Staying safe on Calderdale roads>>
Grand plans for Todmorden Town Hall are becoming a reality, with a contractor appointed and work beginning on planned improvements to ensure the impressive venue has a thriving future. As part of the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal programme of investment, Calderdale Council is delivering improvements to the Town Hall, making it more accessible, welcoming,… read more … about Grand plans for a thriving future>>
The findings of an independent review of Calderdale Council provided day opportunities for adults are being considered by the Council’s Cabinet, to help shape the future opportunities in the borough. Day opportunities provide additional support to older people and to adults with learning disabilities. The Council currently delivers day opportunities at three sites, Higgins Close,… read more … about Work to transform day services in Calderdale>>
Over £15 million is set to be invested in Calderdale’s highways network over the next two years, with the proposed work plan being considered by the Council’s Cabinet. Well-maintained highways and high-quality infrastructure are key for road safety and in encouraging the use of active travel methods, supporting the Council’s carbon reduction ambitions. The Highways… read more … about Investing in our highways network>>
A new partnership conservation project in Calderdale is helping to protect endangered birdlife. Calderdale Council is working with the RSPB and Calderdale Bird Conservation Group on the Calderdale Swift Project, with support from Natural England. The project is helping to address the decline in the swift population and as part of this, free swift nesting… read more … about Taking swift action at homes in Calderdale>>
People in Calderdale are invited to share their thoughts to inform the creation of a Development Plan Document. This will outline how the Council can support the accommodation needs of Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople communities. There is a national requirement for the Council to prepare a ‘Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan… read more … about Have your say on planning documents to support Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople communities>>
Public Health leaders at Calderdale Council are supporting the regional Yes to Quit campaign, which asks ‘What will you miss?’, highlighting that 2 in 3 smokers will die too soon, unless they quit. Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable ill health and death, costing the Yorkshire and Humber region an estimated £4.53 billion annually,… read more … about Calderdale is saying ‘Yes to Quit’ with new smoking campaign>>
