People in Calderdale are being urged to keep doing all they can to stop the spread of COVID-19, as preventative efforts across the borough are stepped up due to a significant increase in cases. Local infection rates have risen by more than 90% since last week, giving a current rate of 120 per 100,000 for… read more … about Take extra care as COVID cases increase in Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council is supporting the national campaign for Clean Air Day on Thursday 17 June 2021 and encouraging people to pledge to make a change to help support work to reduce air pollution in the borough. Improving air quality is a priority for the Council and is a really important part of the work being… read more … about Pledge your support and inspire change this Clean Air day>>
Wainhouse Tower in Halifax will light up orange from Monday 14 to Sunday 20 June to mark Calderdale’s support for national Refugee Week. Refugee Week is a UK-wide festival celebrating the contribution of refugees and asylum seekers across the country, and promoting understanding of why people seek sanctuary. This year’s theme is ‘We Cannot Walk… read more … about Shining a light on the Valley of Sanctuary this Refugee Week>>
Two innovative landmarks in Halifax have been honoured with the top prize in the Halifax Civic Trust Awards. The Duke of Wellington’s Regimental Memorial and Trinity Sixth Form Academy were announced as the winning projects at the Halifax Civic Trust’s recent virtual annual general meeting. The awards recognise high-quality design and craftsmanship in schemes in… read more … about Awards for innovation and heritage in Halifax>>
Carers Week (7-13 June) is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. The Council can offer support to carers and can also assist in signposting them to further information or advice to support their wellbeing…. read more … about National Carers Week>>
Brighouse is set to receive £19.1 million of investment to fund improvements in the town, as part of the Government’s Towns Fund. This massive investment will fund projects to be delivered over the next four years. 83 town deals have now been agreed across the country, with funding for a further 18 towns still to… read more … about Huge investment boost for Brighouse>>
Four local authorities in Yorkshire with a combined spend of over £1.4bn per year have joined forces with local organisation, Go4Growth, to emphasise the importance of developing the local business marketplace and support for the voluntary sector. Starting in April this year, Calderdale Council, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, North Yorkshire County Council and… read more … about Council invests in local business development through Go4Growth programme>>
Calderdale Council is supporting Keep Britain Tidy’s annual Great British Spring Clean campaign and is working with community volunteers to support local clean up events. In the past 12 months, people have relied on the places close to home, like local parks, as somewhere to enjoy the outdoors, exercise and to play. Calderdale Council staff,… read more … about Supporting the Great British Spring Clean>>
The amazing joint effort to tackle COVID-19 across Calderdale continues, with local people and businesses doing their bit to reduce the spread of the virus. The steps taken by the borough’s workplaces have played a significant part in keeping Calderdale’s case rates low in recent months. However, COVID-19 infection rates are now rising across Calderdale, and… read more … about Extra COVID-19 testing in action in Calderdale>>
