Calderdale is paying tribute to all the residents who have sadly lost their lives as a result of COVID-19, to mark the one-year anniversary of the first local cases of the virus and the first national lockdown. On Tuesday 23 March 2021 – a year on from the first day of lockdown and followed shortly… read more … about Remembering our loved ones>>
Calderdale Council’s waste and recycling service has seen its busiest year ever, with the amount of waste collected at kerbside breaking previous records. The last 12 months have been challenging for everyone and like other organisations, Calderdale Council has been working hard to deal with the varying impacts of the COVID pandemic – keeping residents… read more … about Busiest year ever for waste service>>
Households across Calderdale are receiving letters with online codes explaining how they can take part in Census 2021. The census, run by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried out every ten… read more … about Get ready for Census 2021>>
Calderdale Council has developed a plan to inspect and monitor compliance with the conditions of the Environmental Permit granted to Calder Valley Skip Hire Ltd. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 8 February, an Environmental Permit was granted for the operation of a small waste incinerator plant on Belmont Industrial Estate, Rochdale… read more … about Monitoring Environmental Permit conditions for incinerator site>>
Children and young people in lower-income families will be supported to stay healthy and happy over the Easter school holidays, thanks to a new round of grants under the Never Hungry Again fund. Since Calderdale Council, the Community Foundation for Calderdale, The Piece Hall Trust and other partner organisations launched the fund in October 2020… read more … about Cash boost for Never Hungry Again fund>>
Work is set to start in early summer to create a new wetlands nature reserve at Brearley Fields in Mytholmroyd, following planning approval at the end of 2020. The project, which is partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund, will transform the former playing fields into a valuable wetlands habitat and increase floodwater storage… read more … about Flourishing plans for new nature reserve take root>>
This No Smoking Day (Wednesday 10 March), Calderdale Council and Yorkshire Smokefree Calderdale are encouraging smokers to quit and look forward to a more positive, smoke-free future. The theme of national No Smoking Day 2021 is ‘Quitting smoking doesn’t have to be stressful’, focusing on the mental health benefits of stopping smoking. National research shows… read more … about Start your happier, smoke-free life this No Smoking Day>>
On Thursday 6 May 2021, residents in Calderdale can vote in the local elections and the first West Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayoral election. Voters have a range of options for casting their ballot – in person, by post or by appointing someone they trust to vote in their place, known as a proxy vote. The… read more … about How to have your say at the May elections>>
Work has started on the construction of over 100 affordable family homes on the Beech Hill estate in Halifax. The development includes a mix of two, three, four and five-bedroom homes, which will be available for affordable rent via Together Housing Group. The project will also include a cycle route, landscaping, public open space, parking… read more … about Work starts on £15.5m affordable housing scheme in Halifax>>
