Exciting new projects which cut carbon emissions and raise awareness of the climate emergency can now get off the ground, after eight Calderdale community groups were awarded funding during COP26. Calderdale Council and the Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) have announced the first round of grants, totalling £112,000, from their £1 million Climate Emergency Fund…. read more … about Grant boost for local climate action>>
As the focus of discussions at COP26 over the weekend turned to nature and sustainable land use, Calderdale Council is highlighting the importance of Natural Flood Management (NFM) to tackle flood risk in the borough. One of the key themes at COP26, the UN’s annual Climate Change Conference underway in Glasgow, is the importance of… read more … about The importance of nature in tackling the effects of climate change>>
Calderdale’s commitment to tackling the climate emergency will be showcased on the international stage this week, when people leading the Council’s climate work head to COP26. Cllr Scott Patient, Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Resilience, along with Sam Saxby and Emily Farman from the Council’s Environmental Projects team, are taking part in the COP26… read more … about Calderdale climate leaders take to global stage>>
Calderdale residents are reaping the rewards of free home improvement measures being offered to make their homes warmer, more energy efficient and reduce fuel bills. Calderdale Council is working in partnership with Eclipse Energy and Better Homes Yorkshire to deliver Phase Two of the Local Area Delivery (LAD) of the Government’s Green Homes Grant with funding… read more … about Calderdale homeowners benefitting from Government insulation scheme>>
The COP26 theme of ‘youth and public empowerment’ is in action here in Calderdale, with opportunities for people of all ages to have their voices heard in the fight against climate change. Calderdale people have been setting out their hopes for the UN’s annual Climate Change Conference underway in Glasgow, in an inspiring new film… read more … about Calderdale’s hopes for COP26>>
In the week that COP26 will showcase the important work that councils have been doing to tackle the climate emergency, Calderdale Council’s efforts are also being recognised at the national LGC Awards. The prestigious awards, held annually by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC), are taking place in London on Thursday 4 November 2021- the same… read more … about A week of recognition for the borough’s climate response>>
As the world’s attention focuses on the COP26 conference in Glasgow, Calderdale Council is launching a new campaign this November, to inspire people to take their own action to tackle the climate emergency. The ‘Our path to a brighter future’ campaign will raise awareness of climate change in Calderdale, and the steps being taken as… read more … about Our path to a brighter future>>
Work is beginning this week to allow for the installation of energy efficiency heating measures at six Council-owned buildings. Funding of £2.8million from The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, is being used to install new technology to replace existing gas fuel systems with electric heat pumps (ground source and… read more … about An energy efficient future for our historic buildings>>
The Council is gearing up to make Calderdale’s voice heard at one of the world’s most significant climate events. Cllr Scott Patient, Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Resilience, and members of the Council’s Environmental Projects team, are attending COP26 – the 26th annual UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow. They will speak up for… read more … about Calderdale climate action heads for international spotlight>>
