Press release from Halifax Civic Trust Halifax Civic Trust Awards have been made since 1992 to encourage high-quality design and craftsmanship in schemes in Halifax and the surrounding countryside. Winning projects have included restored mills, the People’s Park, houses, shops and warehouses, new schools, medical centres and housing, everything from a walled garden to a restored 240-year-old… read more … about Halifax Civic Trust Awards Halifax Borough Market with Civic Trust Award>>
Dear Calderdale Energy Park On 8 April 2026 Calderdale Energy Park (CEP) commenced statutory consultation (the Consultation) in respect of your proposals for the installation of an onshore wind electricity generating facility and associated infrastructure which would allow for the generation and export of electricity with a maximum generating capacity of approximately 240 Megawatts, namely… read more … about Calderdale Council response to statutory consultation – Calderdale Energy Park>>
Funding is now available for community and voluntary groups in Calderdale providing advice and practical help for residents facing pressures with the cost of living. In partnership with the Community Foundation for Calderdale, the Council has launched the latest round of the Calderdale Resilience Fund. Local groups can apply for funding of up to £7000… read more … about Grants for cost of living support>>
Work has begun on improvements to public spaces in Todmorden town centre, as part of the £17.5million Todmorden Town Deal project. The Public Places in the Heart of Todmorden project will develop Bramsche Square and the surrounding area into a welcoming, attractive and more accessible public space in Todmorden town centre. Calderdale Council is delivering… read more … about Improvements underway in the heart of Todmorden>>
Applications are still open for voluntary roles on the new Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board. Due to the national programme timeline, the deadline is now sooner, to make sure the Board is in place in time to meet key Pride in Place milestones. People now need to submit their expressions of interest by Sunday 24… read more … about Volunteer as a board member to shape the future of Mixenden and parts of Illingworth>>
Colin and Gillian Greenwood from Calderdale have been awarded the highest honour by the Council at a special ceremony in Halifax Town Hall. The Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Steven Leigh MBE, granted Freedom of the Borough to the local philanthropists on behalf of the Council on Monday 20 April 2026. Their family and friends and… read more … about Community champions receive Calderdale’s highest honour>>
A new campaign by Calderdale Council is highlighting the abuse experienced by its members of staff. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, reported incidents of aggression and verbal abuse towards Calderdale Council staff have risen by 689%. A new film, Behind Every Role(external link) supported by a wider campaign, is a reminder that every job title represents… read more … about Behind Every Role highlights level of abuse faced by Council staff>>
Calderdale residents are being urged to register to vote and check voter application deadlines, to ensure they can have their say in the upcoming local election. On Thursday 7 May, residents in Calderdale will vote for their local councillors. This year is an ‘all out election’ meaning every seat across the borough is up for… read more … about Be prepared for the upcoming local election>>
A Calderdale resident is lending his support to Yorkshire and Humber’s first quit smoking campaign developed and filmed in the region. After smoking for over 20 years, Roy, aged 45 from Brighouse, realised the impact it was having on his health and decided he wanted to break his addiction. He is urging the 14,900 smokers… read more … about Former smoker from Calderdale voices support for regional quit smoking campaign>>
