During national Net Zero Week (6-12 July), Calderdale Council is highlighting the important partnership work across the borough to reduce carbon emissions. Calderdale is leading the way in its efforts to tackle the climate emergency, with the development of a Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) and a 3D digital map showing every building in the… read more … about Playing our part in climate action this Net Zero Week>>
Calderdale Council’s innovative climate work with local communities has received national recognition at the MJ Local Government Achievement Awards. At a ceremony in London on Friday 21 June 2024, Calderdale Council won the ‘Leadership in responding to the climate emergency’ category at the prestigious awards, which celebrate success in local government and outstanding work and… read more … about Award win highlights climate action work>>
Firefighters will be out across West Yorkshire today (June 14th) as part of a day of action aiming to prevent moorland fires. Fire service crews, along with members of Calderdale’s Community Safety Partnership, will be in Calderdale spreading the #BeMoorAware message, briefing key landowners on prohibitions and reporting of concerns, updating current signage and speaking… read more … about Day of action to prevent moorland fires>>
Work has started in an area of Mixenden to make it safer and more enjoyable to walk, cycle, rest and play outside. Calderdale Council is transforming the streets around Ash Green Community Primary School to reduce traffic, increase the number of green spaces and help improve air quality for people’s health and climate action. This… read more … about Mixenden project to create safer, healthier and greener streets>>
Calderdale Council is leading the way in its efforts to tackle the climate emergency, with the development of a major new tool to help inform work to reach ambitious net zero targets. The Council will be one of the first local authorities in the country, and the first in the region, to develop a Local… read more … about New energy plan leads the way on climate action in Calderdale>>
Plant-based, locally sourced food will be on the menu at future events hosted by the Council if a new catering policy is approved. The proposed policy is specifically for catering which is paid for by the Council. Food provided at Council hosted meetings or events will be 100% plant based, with a preference for seasonal… read more … about Council plants new catering policy>>
Work to progress the development of two documents which will help guide future planning decisions is being discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. At the Cabinet meeting on Monday 3 June 2024, Councillors will consider two reports relating to the development of Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs). These documents provide more detailed advice and guidance on policies… read more … about Strengthening climate action in new developments>>
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>>
Homes in flood-risk areas of Calderdale are set to benefit from tailored advice to improve flood resilience, as part of a West Yorkshire-wide project. Calderdale Council is supporting the West Yorkshire Flood Innovation Programme project, focused on property flood resilience measures. As part of the project, 250 properties across the region have been selected for… read more … about Regional project supports flood resilience in Calderdale>>
