Monthly Archives: November 2019

A six week public consultation on changes to Calderdale’s draft Local Plan will take place in the New Year. Following observations from the Government appointed Local Plan Inspector, Calderdale’s Cabinet has adjusted its housing plans and now aims to deliver 997 new homes annually. To assist in delivering this number, the Council is putting an… read more … about Have your say on the Local Plan in 2020>>

Calderdale people are moving more than ever before. That’s according to Sport England’s latest national Active Lives survey(external link), which revealed the highest ever level of physical activity and the lowest ever level of inactivity in Calderdale. The borough is now below the England average for levels of inactivity, and is one of the best… read more … about Calderdale gets active!>>

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Calderdale Council has signed up to the national Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health(external link) from Public Health England (PHE), to build on its commitment to preventing mental health problems and promoting good mental health and wellbeing in the borough. Working closely with PHE and other organisations, the Council is making significant steps towards tackling… read more … about Council makes ground-breaking commitment to tackling mental health issues in Calderdale>>

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On Sunday 10 November, people across the country will commemorate Remembrance Sunday, and events and services are taking place across Calderdale to mark this important occasion. The main focus for commemorations in Halifax will be the Remembrance Sunday parade from Halifax Town Hall to the Cenotaph in Duffy’s Park at Halifax Minster. The parade will… read more … about Remembrance in Calderdale>>

Poppy garden at Park Wood

The next free taster tour of Todmorden Town Hall will be on Sunday 10 November at 2pm and focus on the role of the Town Hall during both World Wars. The November tour of the historic Todmorden building will take place on Remembrance Sunday and visitors will be able to hear about how the Town… read more … about Remembering Todmorden’s wartime contribution>>

Calderdale Council is looking to further its support for people with dementia, with staff undertaking training to better understand the condition and help those living  with dementia to remain active members of their communities for longer. Dementia is a growing challenge, with over 850,000 people in the UK currently living with the condition. In Calderdale,… read more … about Improving the understanding of dementia>>

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A magical Winter Craft Fair at the internationally famous Shibden Hall, Halifax, will mark the last few weeks of the museum’s most successful season yet. Visitor numbers have trebled since Shibden featured in Sally Wainwright’s BBC and HBO series, Gentleman Jack, which told the story of Anne Lister – lesbian, scholar, traveller, businesswoman and landowner… read more … about The Gentleman Jack effect>>

Anne Lister, played by Suranne Jones, and Ann Walker, played by Sophie Rundle