Calderdale Council is marking five years since it declared a climate emergency by reflecting on the progress made since that time, working with partners to increase resilience and deal with the impacts of the climate crisis. On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action… read more … about Five years of climate action progress>>
A programme of tree planting has been taking place at Council-owned sites across Calderdale, with support from local schools and businesses. National Tree Week takes place each year in late November/early December, marking the start of the winter planting season. To support this initiative, the Council facilitated the planting of 300 trees on the boundary… read more … about Tree planting programme takes root>>
Landowners across Calderdale have been benefitting from funding to help naturally manage flood risk in the borough. The Calderdale Natural Flood Management (NFM) landowner grant scheme is managed by Calderdale Council and funded and supported by the Environment Agency. Since 2018, nearly a million pounds has been allocated to private landowner grants in Calderdale to… read more … about Funding supports natural flood management in Calderdale>>
Work to create a wetland nature reserve at Brearley Fields in Mytholmroyd is now complete, transforming the former playing fields into a valuable wetland habitat and naturally managing local flood risk. The project, which is partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund, has been designed to increase floodwater storage on the floodplain of the… read more … about Innovative new nature reserve brings environmental benefits>>
Three Calderdale parks have been recognised as some of the best in England and Wales, after receiving the prestigious Green Flag Award. Centre Vale Park in Todmorden, Manor Heath Park and Jungle Experience in Halifax, and Shibden Park, also in Halifax, have all been awarded Green Flag status, the international quality mark for parks and… read more … about Green Flag success for Calderdale parks>>
People committing environmental crimes, such as littering or fly tipping, could be subject to increased enforcement action, as Calderdale Council considers new levels of fines for certain offences. The Council is committed to keeping the borough safe and clean. It spends a large proportion of its resources on cleaning streets and open spaces, aiming to… read more … about Taking action to protect Calderdale’s environment>>
Parks and local green spaces in Calderdale are set to benefit from £500,000 of funding from Sport England, to support a range of improvements. Calderdale Council, through the Active Calderdale local delivery pilot, has received confirmation from Sport England that its bid for funding has been successful. The £500,000 grant will support the Active Calderdale… read more … about Sport England funding supports park improvements>>
Ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend, Calderdale Council is reminding residents and landowners of the risk of wildfires on local moorlands and how they can be prevented. Large and preventable moorland fires cause a significant strain on resources. Calderdale Council continues to work with partners at West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service and West Yorkshire… read more … about Protecting our distinctive countryside>>
An extensive programme of improvement work is taking place at Shroggs Park in north Halifax making the park more attractive and welcoming for all. Shroggs Park is a large green space and woodland area just outside Halifax town centre. It’s a popular facility and welcomes visitors all year round, including over 100 runners every weekend… read more … about Park improvements to benefit local communities>>
