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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
An extensive programme of improvement work is taking place 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. It’s a popular facility and welcomes visitors all year round, including over 100 runners every weekend… read more … about Park improvements to benefit local communities>>
A new partnership between Calderdale Council and Calderdale College is bringing a range of new wellbeing and fitness activities for all to enjoy, in the heart of the borough. The new health and wellbeing hub at the College’s Inspire Centre on Francis Street, Halifax, is hosting a variety of fitness classes for all abilities, and… read more … about Partnership offers new health and wellbeing activities in Halifax>>
People are invited to have their say on options to improve the accessibility and preserve the heritage of Kilnhurst Weir along the Rochdale Canal in Calderdale. Kilnhurst Weir is one of seven weirs on the stretch of Rochdale Canal between Todmorden and Luddenden Foot. Calderdale Council, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, has… read more … about Have your say on improvements along Rochdale Canal>>
Council-owned tennis courts across Calderdale could soon benefit from improvements, with funding available from the national Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 12 December, members will discuss plans to utilise funding of over £165,000 from the LTA to make significant improvements to tennis courts across the borough. Calderdale… read more … about Serving up improvements for Calderdale’s tennis courts>>
