Increased enforcement powers are being considered by Calderdale Council, tackling poor standards of rented accommodation and animal welfare issues. Reducing inequalities is a priority for Calderdale Council’s Cabinet and at the meeting on Monday 16 March, members will discuss new ways to strengthen housing enforcement and keep communities safe and healthy. Poor housing can lead… read more … about Taking action to strengthen enforcement powers>>
Work across Calderdale to build strong communities for everyone, where people get along well, is being discussed by the Council’s Cabinet. Strong, connected communities are at the heart of the Vision 2034(external link) for the borough. When people feel they belong, when diversity is valued, and when neighbours trust one another, our towns become safer,… read more … about Building stronger communities>>
Calderdale communities are getting behind an exciting bid to crown Halifax the UK’s Town of Culture 2028. The Government’s brand new national Town of Culture competition comes with a £3 million prize for the winner to deliver an inspiring cultural programme. Calderdale Council, in partnership with local organisations, is putting Halifax forward for the prestigious… read more … about Backing the Town of Culture bid for Halifax>>
Residents, community organisations and local partners in north Halifax are being invited to apply for roles in a new neighbourhood group, to help shape the future of the area and guide significant investment. Mixenden and parts of Illingworth have been included in the Government’s new Pride in Place(external link) programme, meaning the area will receive… read more … about Get involved in shaping the future of communities in north Halifax>>
The next steps in the £2.56million Active Todmorden project are taking shape, with work beginning soon on improving part of the National Cycle Network Route 66, known locally as ‘Tipside’. The Active Todmorden project is one part of the £17.5million Todmorden Town Deal regeneration programme, which is funded by the UK Government and is being… read more … about Active Todmorden project gets moving>>
Following completion of Mixenden Community Hub in early 2025 and the opening of the brand new library and community garden there, the North Halifax Primary Care Network (PCN) has moved into the purpose-built space and is fully operational. This offers a unique opportunity to provide enhanced healthcare services at the heart of Mixenden in a… read more … about Enhanced healthcare services to add to transformative impact of Mixenden Community Hub in North Halifax>>
People in Mixenden and Illingworth can soon put their names forward to be part of a new Neighbourhood Board, to decide how the £20 million Pride in Place grant will be invested to create an even more thriving area. This is the next major step forward for the Pride in Place(external link) programme. It comes after the… read more … about Community to shape £20m investment in North Halifax>>
A bold new vision to transform Halifax is set to be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. At the Cabinet meeting on Monday 12 January 2026, Councillors will be asked to approve the Halifax 2036 Place Vision. This sets out an ambitious way forward for the town centre over the next 10 years, building on its… read more … about An inspiring vision for Halifax>>
The future of Mixenden Activity Centre is being discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. The Council-owned site in north Halifax closed in 2020 but has been used since to support specific community services, including the Healthy Holidays Programme and youth clubs. It also previously provided a temporary home for Mixenden Library. To support a viable long-term… read more … about A thriving future for Mixenden Activity Centre>>
