Category Archives: Active Calderdale

Feedback from local people and organisations is being used to help shape a series of planned improvements stretching from Halifax town centre to communities in the north of the town. The A629 north project is focused on improvements between Orange Street roundabout in the town centre, to Ogden in north Halifax, including Lee Mount, Ovenden… read more … about Feedback helps shape plans to improve travel in and around north Halifax>>

Cllr Scott Patient outside Halifax Town Hall

Calderdale Council and the LTA agree partnership to breathe new life into local park tennis courts across the borough  The project will see £230,948 of investment across Calderdale’s public parks  Investment comes from the UK Government and LTA Tennis Foundation’s Park Tennis Project, being delivered by the LTA and Calderdale Council Work is underway to transform five… read more … about Local park tennis courts in Calderdale set for renovation>>

A Calderdale school has received the borough’s highest level of recognition for their work to promote and support the health and wellbeing of pupils, staff, families and the wider school community. New Road Primary School in Sowerby Bridge has achieved the top level award in each category of the Calderdale Healthy Schools award programme, which… read more … about School shines bright with Diamond award>>

Pupils and headteacher at New Road Primary receiving award

Work is progressing on an extensive programme of improvements at Shroggs Park in north Halifax, making the park more attractive and welcoming for all. Shroggs Park is a large green space and woodland area just outside Halifax town centre. The Grade II listed park is steeped in history, opening in 1881 and remaining at the… read more … about Moving forward with park improvements>>

Monument in Shroggs Park after cleaning

People are invited to have their say on current local rail services and their future role in boosting West Yorkshire’s economy and tackling the climate emergency. The next Calderdale Transport Forum, a public meeting organised by Calderdale Council, will give local people and organisations the chance to share their views on the recently published West… read more … about Role of rail picks up pace>>

Cllr Tim Swift

During the Women’s World Cup, Calderdale Council is shining the spotlight on the borough’s vibrant women’s and girls’ football and sports scene. Alongside the amazing female football teams across Calderdale showcasing local talent, the Healthy Holidays Calderdale scheme is providing free access to football and other sports and activities for young people eligible for free… read more … about Spotlight on women’s and girls’ football in Calderdale>>

Players and staff from FC Halifax Town attended a special event on Wednesday 14 June at Halifax Town Hall, to celebrate the club’s success in the FA Trophy. The team beat Gateshead in the FA Trophy Final, played at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 21 May and the Council and civic leaders wanted to recognise this… read more … about Town Hall event recognises FA Trophy achievement>>

The Mayor, The Chairman of FC Halifax Town and Cllr Jane Scullion with the FA Trophy

Parks and local green spaces in Calderdale are set to benefit from £500,000 of funding from Sport England, to support a range of improvements. Calderdale Council, through the Active Calderdale local delivery pilot, has received confirmation from Sport England that its bid for funding has been successful. The £500,000 grant will support the Active Calderdale… read more … about Sport England funding supports park improvements>>

Active Calderdale logo

Brighouse Pool and Fitness Centre is benefitting from an upgrade to its gym facilities, with Calderdale Council investing over £100,000 on new premium equipment for the centre. To improve the experience for those using Brighouse Fitness Centre, new treadmills, bikes and cross-trainers have been installed in the gym. All feature integrated screens enabling users to… read more … about Brighouse gets fit for the future>>

Treadmills and cross trainers at Brighouse fitness centre