Todmorden residents are invited to have their say on updated plans for walking and cycling routes through the town. The Active Todmorden project is one of the eight projects which make up the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal programme, which is funded by the UK Government and overseen by Todmorden Town Board. Calderdale Council is… read more … about Changes afoot for Active Todmorden project>>
Calderdale’s burgeoning green sector brought in £725m to the region’s economy in just one year and is set for a growth explosion – a new report reveals today. And today the report authors urged businesses to “join the decarbonisation revolution” and snap up free expert support with growth in the sector predicted to soar. The… read more … about Calderdale businesses urged to join ‘decarbonisation revolution’ as report shows green sector brought in £725m to economy in a year>>
Cromwell Bottom nature reserve, near Brighouse, has welcomed some new and very important visitors this year, as a group of swifts have made the reserve their summer home. Cromwell Bottom is one of the most well-known nature reserves in Calderdale. It’s managed by Calderdale Council in partnership with the Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group, with both… read more … about Swift action supports endangered wildlife>>
A Calderdale Council employee has been recognised for their commitment to climate action, as a finalist in the Environment 100 awards. Gill Wrigley, the Council’s lead officer for the Calderdale Sphagnum Project, has been included on the Environment 100 list(external link), which celebrates the outstanding contributions of individuals and organisations dedicated to creating a greener… read more … about National recognition for Council’s ‘peatland pioneer’>>
An innovative project to help restore Calderdale’s moorland areas and support the borough’s ambitious carbon reduction targets, has received national recognition. Calderdale Council has been named as a finalist in the APSE Service Awards 2024(external link), in the category of Best Climate Action or Decarbonisation Initiative. The awards celebrate excellence in public service, across 17… read more … about National recognition for innovative climate project>>
As part of an annual awareness campaign, Calderdale Council is reminding residents to be prepared for the risk of flash flooding this summer. In recent weeks, there have been multiple weather warning and localised rainfall showers across parts of Yorkshire, acting as a reminder that sudden and heavy downpours are more likely in the summer… read more … about Be prepared and help to reduce flood risk in Calderdale>>
People will have another opportunity to comment on Calder Valley Skip Hire’s application to Calderdale Council for an Environmental Permit to run a small waste incinerator plant at Belmont Industrial Estate in Sowerby Bridge. Following the previous two public consultations, the Council has reviewed the significant amount of feedback received. In response, the Council is… read more … about Incinerator application continues, with more time to have your say>>
Firefighters will be out across West Yorkshire today (June 14th) as part of a day of action aiming to prevent moorland fires. Fire service crews, along with members of Calderdale’s Community Safety Partnership, will be in Calderdale spreading the #BeMoorAware message, briefing key landowners on prohibitions and reporting of concerns, updating current signage and speaking… read more … about Day of action to prevent moorland fires>>
Plant-based, locally sourced food will be on the menu at future events hosted by the Council if a new catering policy is approved. The proposed policy is specifically for catering which is paid for by the Council. Food provided at Council hosted meetings or events will be 100% plant based, with a preference for seasonal… read more … about Council plants new catering policy>>
