Voluntary, community and faith organisations in Calderdale are invited to apply for grants of up to £3000, as part of the latest round of the Council’s Small Grants Scheme. Calderdale Council is offering local groups the opportunity to apply for a one-off grant, from a total fund of £65,000, for activities, projects or events which… read more … about Small grants for groups with big ideas>>
Calderdale community groups are encouraged to join in with a month of events to celebrate the valuable contributions of older people. As part of Calderdale’s commitment to remain an Age Friendly borough, the Council is inviting voluntary and community organisations that support people aged 50+ to mark the International Day of Older Persons 2023. This… read more … about Gearing up for International Day of Older Persons>>
What helps you to stay healthy and happy? That’s one of the things Calderdale Council would like to know, in a new survey designed to help improve health and wellbeing support for over-16s living or working in Calderdale. Cllr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Health, said: “The Council, the NHS and community… read more … about Have your say for a healthier, happier Calderdale>>
People struggling to cope with the cost of living will soon have access to further support. The second round of the Calderdale Cost of Living Fund is now open for local community, voluntary and faith organisations to apply for grants to help residents through this difficult time. The fund is worth over £500,000, with contributions… read more … about Cash boost for cost of living support>>
Plans are progressing for two new garden communities in Calderdale, which will bring new homes and facilities to help people thrive at all life stages, access jobs and contribute to strong towns and climate action. Woodhouse Garden Community in Rastrick and Thornhills Garden Community in Brighouse are a major part of delivering the Local Plan… read more … about Next steps for garden communities>>
People in Calderdale are being asked for their views to help develop designs for the new Family Hubs programme. Calderdale Council is creating a new network of Family Hubs, which will provide support for families in Calderdale with children aged 0-19 years (or up to age 25 for young people with special educational needs or… read more … about Help shape designs for our Family Hubs>>
This Net Zero Week (1-7 July), Calderdale Council is progressing work on an innovative new project, which has been awarded funding from Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme(external link). Calderdale Council is one of 21 authorities to receive a share of £6million funding to help accelerate innovation and support the country’s journey to net zero. The… read more … about Power Calderdale project gets the green light>>
Calderdale Council has thanked local residents for their kindness in offering their homes to people fleeing Ukraine, at a special event in Halifax. Thanks to the generosity of Calderdale people, more than 200 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in the borough and are living safely in their hosts’ homes. Just over a year on from the… read more … about Calderdale residents thanked for supporting Ukrainian families>>
Nurturing Creativity CIC in Calderdale wins Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) Regional Champion Award for Yorkshire and the Humber, recognising its holiday club for helping disadvantaged children during school holidays. Nurturing Creativity CIC’s projects deliver experiences and programmes using drama, dance, music, sport, art, craft and outdoor activities as ways to build confidence and… read more … about Calderdale holiday club wins prestigious award>>
