On the anniversary of Calderdale Council declaring a climate emergency, a new initiative is helping to shape climate action and supporting work to make Calderdale homes warmer, healthier and cheaper to heat. In early 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change. The… read more … about Calderdale Citizens’ Jury helps to shape climate action – supporting warmer and healthier homes>>
Calderdale sports and fitness centres in Brighouse, Sowerby Bridge and Todmorden are now part of the network of warm and welcoming spaces in the borough. Warm and welcoming spaces are safe, friendly places where people can gather for free. Some venues offer hot drinks, activities and other services such as free wi-fi. There are lots of… read more … about Warm and welcoming spaces this winter>>
Organisations across Calderdale have come together to help understand the best ways they can support residents to stay warm and well this winter. Calderdale Council, as part of the borough’s Anti-Poverty Partnership, hosted an event at the Shay Stadium in Halifax, exploring ways to help everyone to stay warm and live sustainably. The event welcomed over 120… read more … about Working together to promote cost of living support>>
Calderdale residents who are passionate about making a difference, are invited to take part in an exciting new initiative, helping to shape climate action and supporting work to make Calderdale homes warmer, healthier and cheaper to heat. Calderdale Council, working in partnership with Carbon Co-op, and Todmorden Learning Centre. is progressing work on the Calderdale… read more … about Join the Citizens’ Jury helping to shape climate action>>
An exciting new space in the heart of Halifax town centre is now open to locals inside one of Together Housing Group’s office buildings. The ‘Hub @ Bull Green’ has been officially opened by Newground Together, an independent charity that is part of the Together Housing Group. Newground Together have created a friendly space to… read more … about Vibrant new community hub opened by Newground Together, in the centre of Halifax>>
A major new project underway in Calderdale to inform work to reach ambitious net zero targets and support efforts to tackle the climate emergency. Calderdale Council has set a target for the borough to achieve net zero by 2038, with significant progress by 2030. Extensive work has been taking place to reduce the carbon emissions… read more … about New local energy plan to support net zero ambitions>>
Residents in Calderdale who may be eligible for fully funded insulation works will soon receive a letter advising of the scheme and how to benefit. Calderdale Council has secured government funding to help residents improve the warmth and efficiency of their homes with free insulation. The scheme which runs until March 2023 is offering fully… read more … about Supporting residents to improve the energy efficiency of their home>>
Press release with Eclipse Energy and Better Homes Yorkshire As temperatures drop, Calderdale Council is urging residents to take advantage of a funded scheme to make homes warmer, bring down energy bills and reduce carbon emissions. Calderdale Council is working alongside Better Homes Yorkshire and Eclipse Energy to insulate attic rooms, provide underfloor insulation and… read more … about Time is running out to benefit from funding to make homes warmer and cheaper to heat>>
Residents in Calderdale will soon receive important advice to support them to stay warm, safe and well throughout this winter. The latest version of the Winter Wise guide will soon arrive on the doorsteps of all households in Calderdale. The guide has been created by Calderdale Council in partnership with the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care… read more … about Showing kindness and staying Winter Wise>>
