The first 20 new-build homes in the ground-breaking Beech Hill regeneration scheme are nearing completion. A partnership of organisations, including Calderdale Council, Together Housing and Esh Construction, are working with the local community to transform the Beech Hill area of Halifax, supporting thriving towns and places. This involves building 106 new affordable homes and refurbishing… read more … about First new homes at Beech Hill near completion>>
A major new state-of-the-art skills hub is set to be established in Brighouse, supporting high-tech manufacturing and creating opportunities for local people and businesses. The Industry 4.0 Skills Hub is supported by Calderdale Council as part of the Brighouse Deal, with approximately £650,000 of Town Deal funding being invested in the project. Industry 4.0 is… read more … about New facility sparks industrial evolution in Brighouse>>
Last night Calderdale Councillors voted to adopt the Local Plan at a meeting of Full Council, marking the start of a new chapter for the borough. Cllr Jane Scullion, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Strategy, said: “This is an historic moment for Calderdale. “The Local Plan is about building a better Calderdale for… read more … about Ambitious plan for Calderdale’s future>>
Foster carers living in Calderdale will be exempt from paying Council Tax from 1 April 2023, as part of the Council’s commitment to recognising their kindness and the extra challenges of the rising cost of living. The Council announced this additional support at its Budget Council meeting on Monday 27 February 2023. The new Council… read more … about Additional support recognises kindness of foster carers>>
Calderdale Council has been celebrating World Social Work Day (Tuesday 21 March) with a special event for social work colleagues across the organisation. World Social Work Day is a celebration that aims to highlight the achievements of social work, to raise the visibility of social services. To mark the occasion, Council social work staff from… read more … about Celebrating social work in Calderdale>>
Calderdale businesses have the chance to learn how to save energy and cut costs at an event run by the Council, to support its priority to tackle the climate emergency. Business Growth Calderdale’s ‘Energy saving and sustainability in business’ event is on Thursday 30 March. Held at Bertie’s in Elland, it is designed to help… read more … about Business event to share energy-saving tips >>
A major new project underway in Calderdale to inform work to reach ambitious net zero targets and support efforts to tackle the climate emergency. Calderdale Council has set a target for the borough to achieve net zero by 2038, with significant progress by 2030. Extensive work has been taking place to reduce the carbon emissions… read more … about New local energy plan to support net zero ambitions>>
Work is due to begin on the creation of a new wetland nature reserve at Brearley Fields in Mytholmroyd. The project, which is partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund, will transform the former playing fields into a valuable wetland habitat and enhance naturally managed flood risk. The wetlands will feature two large ponds… read more … about Innovative wetland project to reduce flood risk and create wildlife habitats>>
The latest plans to improve options for walking and cycling journeys in north and west Halifax are now available, with updates to the proposals shaped by local people following public consultation. Calderdale Council, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, is working on two Improved Streets for People projects, which focus on a number… read more … about Drop-in sessions present latest proposals to improve walking and cycling in north and west Halifax>>
