There’s still time to have your say on plans to improve options for walking and cycling journeys in north and west Halifax. Calderdale Council, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, have been asking for people’s feedback on proposals to create safe, healthy and more inclusive places where people choose to walk, cycle and… read more … about Deadline extended to share feedback on plans for north and west Halifax>>
Work is now underway to transform the Calder and Hebble junction corridor of the A629 near Halifax – the largest individual civil engineering project ever undertaken to date by Calderdale Council. Following final funding approvals from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, work can progress on Phase 1b of the A629 improvement scheme, which focuses on… read more … about Major £28million project to transform travel along the A629>>
In response to the news that Halifax businesses voted in favour of renewing their status as a Business Improvement District (BID), securing £2.2 million to be spent on supporting businesses and working with the Council to develop Halifax even further, Council Leader Cllr Tim Swift said: “This is great news for Halifax. I am delighted… read more … about Statement from Council Leader in response to Halifax BID ‘yes’ vote>>
The Calderdale Council Cabinet’s ambitious, post-election plan to help the borough bounce back and thrive, has made significant progress over the last six months. After the local election in May 2021, the new administration set out its actions for supporting residents, businesses and the environment during its first six months. From schools and housing, to… read more … about Building hope and making progress>>
The continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on inequalities faced by Calderdale communities is being recognised in the Council’s Anti-Poverty Action Plan and Annual Report. Calderdale Council has a longstanding commitment to work in partnership with statutory and voluntary sector partners to support the borough’s most vulnerable residents. People living in poverty have been some… read more … about Working together to tackle poverty in Calderdale>>
Cllr Tim Swift, Leader of Calderdale Council “We are deeply shocked and saddened by the news of the tragic death of Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West. Our thoughts and sympathies are with his friends and family.”
Mark Broadbent from Calderdale Council has been named the country’s Rising Star at a prestigious national awards ceremony. A local lad who is passionate about Calderdale, Mark has transformed the way the Council uses digital communications to get important and engaging messages to residents. His high-quality videos, social media posts and live virtual events have… read more … about Mark shines brightly as UK’s Rising Star>>
A £41 million scheme to better protect 400 homes and businesses from flooding in Mytholmroyd is being officially opened. Construction of key flood defences is complete, following three years of main scheme construction, making Mytholmroyd better protected against future flood risk Joint working between the Environment Agency and Calderdale Council means Mytholmroyd is also more… read more … about Mytholmroyd’s new flood defences officially opened>>
The future use of land at Horley Green Road in Claremount, Halifax, is up for discussion at Calderdale Council’s Cabinet meeting on Monday 4 October. The green open space owned by the Council could be put to better use, and two options have been explored: Transform the land to provide new, affordable homes, or; Transfer… read more … about Land at Horley Green Road, Claremount>>
