New planning guidance is set to be consulted on, to ensure new housing developments have enough high-quality open space and recreational facilities to support residents’ health and wellbeing. Calderdale’s Local Plan, which was adopted in March 2023, sets out how much open space, and facilities for sport and recreation, is needed in new housing developments… read more … about Protecting open spaces in Calderdale>>
A Calderdale Council Housing Officer has received national recognition at the Women in Housing Awards 2025. Heidi Waters, Strategic Lead for Housing and Climate at Calderdale Council, won the ‘Housing association or local authority professional of the year’ category at the prestigious Inside Housing – Women in Housing awards. The awards recognise the successes of… read more … about National recognition for Heidi’s inspiring leadership>>
Build-to-rent developer Placefirst has completed a 122-home scheme in Halifax’s town centre. The £21m scheme dubbed ‘Bolt Works’ is built on the site of a former multi-storey car park at Cow Green. The project is Placefirst’s most sustainable development to date, with PV panels and heat pumps used throughout. Build-to-rent (BTR) developer Placefirst has completed… read more … about Placefirst completes £21m build-to-rent scheme in central Halifax>>
People in Calderdale are invited to share their thoughts to inform the creation of a Development Plan Document. This will outline how the Council can support the accommodation needs of Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople communities. There is a national requirement for the Council to prepare a ‘Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan… read more … about Have your say on planning documents to support Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople communities>>
This national Empty Homes Week, (Monday 3 March – Sunday 9 March) Calderdale Council is highlighting the support available and the work that takes place to help bring empty properties back into use, as well as the positive impacts that can be achieved. There are currently around 2500 homes in Calderdale which are unoccupied and… read more … about Turning empty houses into happy homes>>
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>>
Searching for information about local land charges in Calderdale is now easier and quicker, as the service has transferred to the national database. The Local Land Charges (LLC) register holds information about charges held against property, which could restrict its use or incur payment. Examples include planning conditions, listed buildings or tree preservation orders. When… read more … about Improving the property-buying process in Calderdale>>
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>>
