Residents and businesses across Brighouse have been key to the development of plans for the £19.1 million UK Government-funded Town Deal. The significant investment is supporting projects as part of the Brighouse Deal, aiming to make the town a more attractive place for people to shop and spend time and money. The first project has… read more … about Creating a town centre fit for the future>>
Postal voters in Calderdale may need to reapply to continue to vote by post in future elections. Following changes introduced by the government’s Elections Act 2022, postal voters now need to reapply to vote by post every three years. All postal voters who completed a postal vote application form before 31 October 2023 will be… read more … about Calderdale postal voters to receive important information about renewing their details>>
A new initiative is supporting young people in Calderdale, helping children who are at risk of being excluded to get back on track and succeed. Calderdale Council is working in partnership with Trinity Multi Academy Trust on a new pilot project supporting young people in alternative provision – places that provide education for children who… read more … about Helping young people to achieve their best>>
Calderdale-based community groups are invited to apply for grant funding to support a special event or activity for older people during October – celebrating the valuable contributions of older people to local communities. As part of Calderdale’s Year of Culture and to celebrate the International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) on 1 October, Calderdale Council… read more … about Grants to celebrate International Day of Older Persons in Calderdale>>
Surface dressing work is taking place on over 40 roads across Calderdale this summer. Calderdale Council has identified roads across the borough which require surface dressing. Each road will shortly be subject to maintenance, with bitumen and stone chippings applied to the road surface. This important work seals the road making it more waterproof, improves… read more … about Surface maintenance planned across borough>>
A new project is set to help wildlife thrive, cut carbon, boost flood resilience and reduce wildfire risk in Calderdale and Kirklees. Working with partner organisations, Calderdale and Kirklees Councils have secured grant funding to prepare for a large-scale project to restore moorlands, plant trees and create wildlife-rich habitats that better connect valley towns with… read more … about Restoring landscapes from towns to tops>>
This Foster Care Fortnight (13-26 May), Calderdale Council is stepping up its campaign to recruit more foster carers, highlighting the benefits of fostering with the Council and celebrating the great work of its existing carers. Foster Care Fortnight is the Fostering Network’s annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and show how foster care… read more … about Sharing fostering moments this Foster Care Fortnight>>
Young entrepreneurs from Calderdale and beyond are showcasing their creativity and business ideas at a special event being held at Halifax Borough Market. On Saturday 11 May from 10am until 4pm, Halifax Borough Market will host the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF) Young Traders Market, allowing young people aged 16-30 the chance to try out… read more … about New market event showcases young talent>>
Calderdale Council is letting nature flourish this May by taking part in the annual conservation campaign to reduce the amount of grass cutting that takes place during the month. No Mow May is coordinated by the conservation charity Plantlife and encourages garden owners and those managing green spaces not to mow grass during May. Plantlife’s research… read more … about Calderdale Council embraces No Mow May to boost nature across the borough>>
