Calderdale Council has stopped using peat products in its gardening work, to protect fragile peatland habitats and contribute to net zero carbon targets. During national Net Zero Week (6-12 July), the Council is highlighting the important work across the borough to reduce carbon emissions. Peatlands are major carbon stores and support vulnerable wildlife. When peat… read more … about Pulling the plug on peat products>>
Park Wood Crematorium in Calderdale has been praised for its “excellent level of service” in a recent inspection. The facility, based in Elland, was inspected by the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities in May 2024, and scored nearly top marks – 461 points out of a possible 470. The crematorium was assessed against more… read more … about Crematorium praised by inspector>>
During national Net Zero Week (6-12 July), Calderdale Council is highlighting the important partnership work across the borough to reduce carbon emissions. Calderdale is leading the way in its efforts to tackle the climate emergency, with the development of a Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) and a 3D digital map showing every building in the… read more … about Playing our part in climate action this Net Zero Week>>
