Calderdale’s kind community volunteers have been thanked for their partnership work to ensure a safe and peaceful bonfire weekend in November 2023. On Thursday 30 November, Calderdale Council, West Yorkshire Police and West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service held a special event at Halifax Town Hall, to recognise those who went the extra mile to… read more … about Volunteers thanked for keeping Calderdale safe>>
Progress is being made in the development of two documents which will help guide future planning decisions. A number of Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD) are currently in development, providing more detailed advice and guidance on policies in the Council’s adopted Local Plan. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 11 December, members will… read more … about Supporting the creation of successful and resilient places>>
Calderdale Council’s commitment to health and safety is being recognised as part of the 2023 annual report, which is being presented to the Council’s Cabinet. Health and safety is at the heart of the wide range of services provided by the Council, and the safety of local people, employees, clients and contractors is taken very… read more … about Taking action on health and safety>>
Three more Calderdale Council buildings could become more energy efficient, as part of ongoing work to cut carbon emissions across the borough. The Council is proposing to replace the heating systems at the Victoria Theatre and Borough Market in Halifax and at Beechwood Road Library, Illingworth, with low-carbon alternatives. These buildings are some of the… read more … about Plans for greener Council buildings>>
Calderdale Council’s response to a major consultation on how buses are run in West Yorkshire will be discussed at its Cabinet meeting on Monday 11 December. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is asking people and organisations across the region to have their say on the proposed reform of bus services. The consultation is open until… read more … about Council has its say on bus services>>
A major new plan is about to launch in Calderdale, setting out the actions we can all take to tackle climate change. Calderdale’s Climate Action Plan for 2023 – 2026 is due to be published on 6 December, whilst COP28 – the United Nations global climate change conference – is underway in the UAE from… read more … about Working together for a brighter, zero-carbon future>>
The continued impact of the cost of living crisis on Calderdale residents is being recognised in the Council’s Anti-Poverty Annual Report and Action Plan. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 11 December, members will consider the Anti-Poverty Annual Report and Action Plan, which outlines the work taking place across the borough by… read more … about Working together to tackle poverty>>
The Mayor and Mayoress of Calderdale are inviting people to a festive fayre charity event on Saturday 9 December at Halifax Town Hall. From 10am until 3pm, the historic building will be open for visitors for a free Christmas event featuring unique stalls and plenty of festive cheer. There will be festive-themed live music and… read more … about Mayor’s fayre spreads festive cheer>>
A Mytholmroyd school hit by several devastating floods in Calderdale is more resilient to the impact of climate change following a £450,000 project. Burnley Road Academy has served the village of Mytholmroyd and the local community since 1879. It is a community primary school catering for children in the 3-11 age range with approximately 200… read more … about £450k scheme to better protect a Mytholmroyd school from flooding>>
