With October half term on the horizon, Calderdale Council is working with providers to support another Healthy Holidays activity programme, after a record-breaking summer. Local families can now book on to activities for October half term, as part of Healthy Holidays Calderdale – a partnership between Calderdale Council, the Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) and… read more … about Celebrating a successful summer ahead of a Healthy Holidays half term>>
Nine Calderdale Council employees serving for a combined total of over 200 years have been recognised for the difference they have made, at the Long Service Awards at Halifax Town Hall. The Council event on Tuesday 7 October 2025 celebrated staff who have worked there for 25+ years. The Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Steven Leigh,… read more … about Celebrating over 200 years of service at Calderdale Council>>
The Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Jane Scullion said: “This is truly shocking news and our thoughts and condolences are with all of the people who have been affected. This is a despicable act on a day and in a place of such significance to the Jewish community. “Our thanks go to the Emergency Services… read more … about Manchester synagogue attack – statement from the Council’s Leader>>
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>>
