Author Archives: Calderdale Council

Landowners in Calderdale could benefit from funding to support the creation of natural flood management measures on their land. Calderdale Council and the Environment Agency have launched the latest round of the NFM Grant Scheme, which aims to support farmers and landowners to implement natural flood management (NFM) techniques. Now in its sixth round of… read more … about Grants to support natural flood management in Calderdale>>

Man with tree on sloping landscape in Calderdale. Showing natural flood management techniques

Press release from West Yorkshire Trading Standards and Calderdale Council Robert Catlow, who previously admitted to defrauding his elderly mother whilst she was residing in a care home has been ordered to pay back £145,045.57 following a Proceeds of Crime application by West Yorkshire Trading Standards. He has also been ordered to pay £52,046.57 in… read more … about Confiscation Order for Calderdale man who defrauded his mother>>

The Chair of Calderdale Health and Wellbeing Board, Cllr Tim Swift, is thanking all health and care staff across the borough, as they continue to work around the clock to look after people with winter viruses. This comes after the pressures of an early flu season and a high level of illness were discussed at… read more … about Thank you to Calderdale’s health and care staff>>

Cllr Tim Swift

The Christmas school holidays are just around the corner and young people in Calderdale are once again able to enjoy exciting activities, all including a free, nutritious warm meal, as part of the Healthy Holidays Calderdale programme. Funded by the Department for Education’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme, and in partnership with the Community Foundation… read more … about Celebrating happy Healthy Holidays>>

Image showing young people on raft with text Healthy Holidays programme is number 1

Calderdale Council has taken a major step forward in its commitment to young people leaving care, announcing that care leavers in the borough will now be fully exempt from paying Council Tax. As the corporate parent for children and young people who cannot safely remain with their families, the Council is dedicated to ensuring every… read more … about Calderdale strengthens its support for care leavers with landmark Council Tax exemption>>

Cllr Adam Wilkinson outside Halifax Town Hall

Keeping people safe, investing in Calderdale’s towns and places and moving to a more sustainable financial position are the priorities in the Cabinet’s budget proposals for 2026/7. The proposals were presented by the Leader of the Council at a Cabinet meeting on Monday 8 December 2025, marking the start of a seven-week public consultation. The… read more … about A sensible budget for a brighter future>>

Cllr Jane Scullion, Leader of Calderdale Council

Calderdale Council is set to award the highest honour to three of the borough’s kindest people, in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the area. Preparations are now underway for a ceremony in March 2026 to officially grant Freedom of the Borough to Colin and Gillian Greenwood and Chris Harris DL, after approval was given… read more … about Council to honour Calderdale heroes>>

Halifax Town Hall

Calderdale residents are invited to share their views on life in the borough to help shape ambitions for the future. There’s still time to take part in the Vision 34 survey, which includes multiple-choice questions about how residents perceive Calderdale, the opportunities they feel are available, and their level of involvement in cultural events both… read more … about Share your thoughts about life in Calderdale>>

Vision 34 image showing four quadrants, including an image of puppet Little Amal and children looking over a fence. Text says "My Calderdale Story" and Vision 34, Calderdale Council