North Halifax Partnership (NHP) is proud to announce the reopening of the Mixenden Activity Centre (MAC), a much-loved local space that has stood at the heart of the community for decades. Closed since 2018, the MAC will reopen under the management of NHP, with plans to transform the centre into a vibrant community hub shaped… read more … about MAC is Back: North Halifax Partnership to reopen Mixenden Activity Centre with the community at its heart>>
Following the tragic death of a child with measles in Liverpool, health services in Calderdale are urging local people to check that they and their children are vaccinated against the disease. Measles is an infection that spreads very easily through breath, coughs and sneezes. It can cause serious problems in some people, including pneumonia and… read more … about Measles – protecting ourselves, our families and our communities>>
Martyn Stenton will take up the role of Director of Children and Young People’s Services at Calderdale Council, following the retirement of the current Director, Julie Jenkins. Martyn will start his post in August 2025, playing a central role in the Council’s work to protect and support Calderdale’s children and young people. He joins Calderdale… read more … about New director to take the lead on children’s services in Calderdale>>
A new mobile community pop-up shop is bringing affordable, healthy food to Mixenden. On Tuesday 24 June 2025, Mixenden Community Hub welcomed Community Shop’s ‘On the Go’ van on its first visit. The pop-up shop, stocked with a wide range of fresh, nutritious produce at very low prices, now stops off at Mixenden Hub every… read more … about New community pop-up shop for low-cost, healthy eating>>
As Wimbledon fever sweeps the UK, people in Calderdale can now enjoy improved tennis facilities at courts across the borough. Tennis courts in five Calderdale parks are now fully open, following renovation work to improve facilities, providing opportunities for more people to pick up a racket and get on court. Courts have been transformed at… read more … about Tennis courts are game, set and match ready>>
Completion of the first project in the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal transformation has been marked by a special visit to the town by Government officials. The end of work to improve the environmental performance of Grade II listed Fielden Hall is a major milestone in the UK Government funded Todmorden Town Deal – the… read more … about Todmorden tour marks milestone moment in town’s transformation>>
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>>
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>>
