The future of Mixenden Activity Centre is being discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. The Council-owned site in north Halifax closed in 2020 but has been used since to support specific community services, including the Healthy Holidays Programme and youth clubs. It also previously provided a temporary home for Mixenden Library. To support a viable long-term… read more … about A thriving future for Mixenden Activity Centre>>
The wide-ranging work taking place across Calderdale to support people who are struggling with the impacts of the rising cost of living, is being highlighted in the 2025 Anti-Poverty Annual Report and Action Plan. Reducing inequalities is one of Calderdale Council’s priorities, with a key focus on supporting residents with cost of living pressures. The… read more … about Working together to tackle poverty>>
“Every day I have the privilege of helping children with special needs to get to and from school safely. It’s more than just a job to me. It’s a chance to make a positive difference in their day.” Hina Aslam is one of Calderdale Council’s 62 drivers, transporting children and young people with Special Educational… read more … about Home-to-school drivers make a real difference>>
The difference that Calderdale Council staff make to people’s lives was celebrated at the annual Our Stars awards. The Council is one of the biggest employers in Calderdale and provides hundreds of services – from caring for children and adults and supporting people with housing, to running markets, boosting tourism and protecting the environment. The… read more … about Council stars recognised for life-changing impact>>
On Sunday 9 November, people across the country will commemorate Remembrance Sunday, and events are taking place across Calderdale to mark this important occasion. Calderdale Council is supporting Remembrance events across the borough, and hosting events in Halifax. The Mayor of Calderdale and other dignitaries will join the community at commemorations in Halifax on Sunday… read more … about Remembrance in Calderdale>>
Construction of Brighouse’s new market is now complete, and traders old and new are preparing to move to their permanent home, after Calderdale Council’s project team handed the keys over to the markets service. The new market is a key part of the Brighouse Town Deal, which is investing £19.1 million from the UK Government… read more … about Work completed on Brighouse’s new market>>
People are invited to have their say on the latest plans to transform travel in and around Brighouse, with proposals including a new off-road greenway, and significant investment in the highways infrastructure to make travel easier and more reliable. The A641 is a busy road linking Brighouse with Bradford and Huddersfield. Improvement plans have been… read more … about New plans to better connect Brighouse>>
An ambitious new partnership approach to support babies, children and young people with specialist educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Calderdale is being considered by the Council’s Cabinet. Calderdale Council is committed to reducing inequalities and ensuring that everyone can live a larger life and reach their potential. The new Calderdale SEND and Alternative Provision… read more … about Working together to shape the future of SEND support>>
Calderdale Council is making progress to prepare for new waste and recycling services in the borough. Waste and recycling is the biggest service that the Council provides in terms of volume, with over 7.5 million scheduled collections from 95,000 households every year. The Council’s current waste and recycling collection contract with SUEZ will expire in… read more … about Preparing for the future of waste and recycling in Calderdale>>
