After an extensive consultation over the past three years, the Brighouse Deal plans that will write a new chapter in the story of the town have been submitted to the Government. The business cases for the £19.1m proposals have been approved by Calderdale Council and the Brighouse Town Deal Board, made up of representatives from… read more … about Key moment for Brighouse Deal as £19.1million plans submitted>>
Calderdale Council has pledged its support for the future of the Mixenden Hub scheme, following a Cabinet decision to approve the revised development strategy for the important regeneration project. The Council has been working to deliver a sustainable long-term development at the Mixenden Hub site for a significant period. The site has been cleared for… read more … about Demonstrating commitment to community facilities in the heart of Mixenden>>
New investment to improve people’s life chances and boost local pride, skills, pay, jobs and business growth, will be discussed at Calderdale Council’s next Cabinet meeting. On Monday 8 August, Cabinet Members will be asked to approve access to new government funding that would support the Council’s priorities to reduce inequalities, support thriving towns and… read more … about Proposed funding to boost talent and resilience in Calderdale>>
The Let’s Grow pop-up allotment is on the move, with a packed programme of family entertainment touring Calderdale for some ‘blooming’ good fun. Let’s Grow is an interactive event for all the family, championing nature, nurture, wellbeing and imaginative play. Following successful events at Halifax Borough Market, the Let’s Grow’ team is visiting Elland, Brighouse,… read more … about Let’s Grow takes a tour of Calderdale>>
When Heptonstall Museum was placed on Calderdale Council’s community asset transfer list, a core group of Heptonstall residents took immediate action to save its future and founded ‘Friends of Heptonstall Museum’ (“FOHM”). Following a rigorous appraisal process of their plans by the Council, they received exciting news confirming their successful application. Their business plan has… read more … about Update on Heptonstall Museum>>
This Changing Places Awareness day(external link) (Tuesday 19 July), Calderdale Council is announcing plans for three new Changing Places toilets to be installed in the borough, improving facilities for those with severe disabilities or complex needs. As part of the Changing Places programme, a partnership between the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC)… read more … about Changing Places making Calderdale more accessible>>
The school summer holidays are just around the corner and young people in Calderdale can take part in exciting activities, enjoy nutritious meals and meet new friends in a safe environment, as part of the Calderdale Healthy Holidays programme. Funded by the Department for Education’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme, and in partnership with the… read more … about Supporting families to have Healthy Holidays>>
Joint press release with Calderdale Council of Mosques and Calderdale Interfaith Council Wainhouse Tower is lighting up green on Srebrenica Memorial Day on Monday 11 July, to honour the victims of the genocide. In July 1995, a genocidal massacre took place in the Bosnian town of Srebrenica. Around 8000 Bosnian Muslims were murdered by the… read more … about Paying tribute during Srebrenica Memorial Week>>
Local people can join the conversation on how the streets where they live, work or travel could be improved in the Skircoat area of Calderdale. Calderdale Council has launched a new survey to listen to residents’ views on how their experience of walking, cycling and spending time in the streets around Skircoat could be made… read more … about Your streets, your views>>
