The cost of parking in some of Calderdale Council’s car parks and on-street bays will change over the coming months. The Council has reviewed parking across the borough to make sure that the right parking is provided in the right place and that it reflects the individual characteristics of each of the six main towns… read more … about Parking charges under review>>
Plans to make it easier and safer to walk, wheel and cycle in Elland are set to move a step closer, and will be discussed at Calderdale Council’s Cabinet meeting on Monday 12 January 2026. Better connections to the proposed new Elland Rail Station are planned as part of an ‘access package’ including two new… read more … about Step forward for proposed Elland Rail Station benefits>>
In June 2025 the Administrative Court refused permission for a judicial review into the Council’s decision to grant a permit to Calder Valley Skip Hire (CVSH) for the operation of a small waste incinerator plant. After an appeal against the Court’s refusal, permission for a judicial review was then given during a recent hearing at… read more … about Statement on Calder Valley Skip Hire>>
Press release from West Yorkshire Trading Standards and Calderdale Council Robert Catlow, who previously admitted to defrauding his elderly mother whilst she was residing in a care home has been ordered to pay back £145,045.57 following a Proceeds of Crime application by West Yorkshire Trading Standards. He has also been ordered to pay £52,046.57 in… read more … about Confiscation Order for Calderdale man who defrauded his mother>>
The Christmas school holidays are just around the corner and young people in Calderdale are once again able to enjoy exciting activities, all including a free, nutritious warm meal, as part of the Healthy Holidays Calderdale programme. Funded by the Department for Education’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme, and in partnership with the Community Foundation… read more … about Celebrating happy Healthy Holidays>>
Calderdale Council has taken a major step forward in its commitment to young people leaving care, announcing that care leavers in the borough will now be fully exempt from paying Council Tax. As the corporate parent for children and young people who cannot safely remain with their families, the Council is dedicated to ensuring every… read more … about Calderdale strengthens its support for care leavers with landmark Council Tax exemption>>
Calderdale residents are invited to share their views on life in the borough to help shape ambitions for the future. There’s still time to take part in the Vision 34 survey, which includes multiple-choice questions about how residents perceive Calderdale, the opportunities they feel are available, and their level of involvement in cultural events both… read more … about Share your thoughts about life in Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council is making progress to prepare for new waste and recycling services in the borough. Waste and recycling is the biggest service that the Council provides in terms of volume, with over 7.5 million scheduled collections from 95,000 households every year. The Council’s current waste and recycling collection contract with SUEZ will expire in… read more … about Preparing for the future of waste and recycling in Calderdale>>
Transformation work in the heart of Brighouse will begin early in the new year, following the appointment of Esh Construction to deliver the project on behalf of Calderdale Council and the Brighouse Town Deal Board as part of the £19.1 million UK Government funded Town Deal. The improvements across the town centre involve upgrading streets… read more … about Contractor delivering transformation of Brighouse town centre to set out construction plans>>
