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Fly-tippers in Calderdale are paying the price for dumping rubbish illegally, as more people than ever are being caught and prosecuted.  In the last 18 months, the Council has changed the way fly tipping is dealt with, which has led to a more efficient process.  When any fly-tipping is reported, staff who clear up the… read more … about Paying the price for fly-tipping>>

Children across Calderdale have come up with ideas to reduce congestion around their schools and to travel to school in ways that help them be more active and get there safely.   This was part of a competition run by Calderdale Council to engage young people in promoting the benefits of walking and cycling, healthy living… read more … about Kids compete for the SAFE Travel Cup>>

SAFE Travel Cup

A pilot scheme to improve people’s physical health and mental wellbeing starts in Halifax’s People’s Park next week. The Healthy Living Park project will see local community and voluntary organisations hold a range of fun activities for children, young people and adults over the summer, including football, rugby, mini-tennis, athletics and cycling events. There’ll also… read more … about Health and fitness levels set to soar thanks to pilot scheme>>

Active people

Calderdale residents are showing their love for all things digital, as the use of the Council’s online payment service has rocketed.  In the last five years, the use of the Council website for paying council tax, business rates, parking charges and other online payment options has increased by almost £2million.   Over £5million was paid on… read more … about Reviewing our progress>>

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A Brighouse play area is to receive a make over after a successful bid for funding from SITA Trust.  Calderdale Council will receive £29,980 from the Trust to use at Woodhouse Lane play area in Brighouse.  The play area is located within a small park and has remained pretty much unchanged for 30 years.   The… read more … about Funding boost for Brighouse play area>>

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Residents and motorists in Cornholme are being advised of upcoming resurfacing works through the village on the A646 Burnley Road.  The condition of the road surface in Cornholme has deteriorated and the heavy rain over winter has made the problem worse.   A programme of resurfacing work is scheduled for the first three weeks in August,… read more … about Overnight closures for essential works>>

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