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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
Plans are progressing to create a new school in Calderdale, supporting children and young people with specialist educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Calderdale Council is committed to supporting those with complex needs and has been working to expand and increase the number of specialist placements within the borough. A significant part of this work involves… read more … about Major investment to transform specialist education in Calderdale>>
A first-class new leisure centre for Halifax is moving closer to reality, as work to partially demolish the old North Bridge Leisure Centre is in full swing. Calderdale Council’s project to deliver a new leisure centre and swimming pool for all the borough’s diverse communities to enjoy is progressing well, with parts of the old… read more … about Making way for the new Halifax Leisure Centre>>
Calderdale Council is continuing its work to improve road safety, reduce congestion, and support reliable public transport, by introducing camera technology to assist with the enforcement of bus lane and bus gate restrictions. There are several designated bus lanes and gates in the borough, with set hours of operation to prioritise bus travel, improving journey… read more … about Camera technology to support efficient bus travel>>
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>>
