Category Archives: Families

As Wimbledon fever sweeps the UK, people in Calderdale can now enjoy improved tennis facilities at courts across the borough. Tennis courts in five Calderdale parks are now fully open, following renovation work to improve facilities, providing opportunities for more people to pick up a racket and get on court. Courts have been transformed at… read more … about Tennis courts are game, set and match ready>>

Group gathered in front of newly refurbished tennis courts at Crow Wood Park

Calderdale’s Health and Wellbeing Board has outlined new action to help every child start school ready to learn and thrive – making sure they have the best possible start in life. The Calderdale Health and Wellbeing Board is made of up local leaders from the Council, the NHS, the voluntary and community sector and clinical… read more … about Working together to give babies and children the best start in life>>

Father reading to baby

Families in Calderdale can take part in a special event in Halifax town centre on Saturday 28 June, highlighting the valuable work of the Armed Forces community. Armed Forces Day(external link) takes place every year on the last Saturday in June. It marks the culmination of a week of celebrations, when people show their support… read more … about Celebrate Armed Forces Day in Halifax>>

A new web resource is helping local people to find out more information about the opportunities available to support adults in Calderdale, all in one place. The Community Information Directory(external link) has been developed by Calderdale Council, in partnership with local health and community partners. This free, interactive resource is a searchable directory which brings… read more … about New directory provides one-stop-shop for local opportunities>>

Tai chi for older adults in Todmorden

This Foster Care Fortnight (12- 25 May), Calderdale Council is stepping up its campaign to recruit more foster carers, highlighting the benefits of fostering with the Council and celebrating the great work of its existing carers. Foster Care Fortnight is the Fostering Network’s annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and show how foster… read more … about Building powerful relationships this Foster Care Fortnight>>

Foster carers Adelle and Ben

The findings of an independent review of Calderdale Council provided day opportunities for adults are being considered by the Council’s Cabinet, to help shape the future opportunities in the borough. Day opportunities provide additional support to older people and to adults with learning disabilities. The Council currently delivers day opportunities at three sites, Higgins Close,… read more … about Work to transform day services in Calderdale>>

Cllr Diana Tremayne outside the Town Hall

Calderdale Council is working with local school children to help raise awareness of the impacts of inconsiderate parking. The Pavements are for People campaign highlights the problems caused by motorists parking on pavements – an issue that is of particular concern around schools in the borough. Pedestrians are put at risk when people park their… read more … about Schoolchildren remind motorists that ‘Pavements are for People’>>

School children at table working on art pieces to support campaign to prevent parking on pavements

Over 70 events and activities are taking place across Halifax to celebrate the birthday of one of the town’s most famous residents. The famous landowner, entrepreneur, mountaineer, scholar, traveller, and lesbian, Anne Lister was born in Halifax on 3 April 1791. To celebrate what would have been Anne’s 234th birthday, Calderdale Council is supporting a… read more … about Celebrating Anne Lister’s life and legacy>>

Anne Lister sculpture with flowers

A new co-produced strategy, setting out a shared commitment to the north Halifax area over the next 10 years, is being considered by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. The communities of north Halifax are on the outskirts of the town, including the villages of Ovenden, Illingworth and Mixenden. These communities benefit from many special qualities, including distinct… read more … about A shared commitment to north Halifax>>

Cllr Sarah Courtney outside Halifax Town Hall