Calderdale’s pioneering work on climate action and regeneration was showcased in a visit to the borough by the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin. Calderdale Council invited the Mayor to see ground-breaking Natural Flood Management and housing projects underway on Tuesday 13 February 2024. The first visit of the day was to Ogden Water in… read more … about Ground-breaking Calderdale projects in the spotlight on Mayoral visit>>
Ambitious, multi-million-pound investment to support development in south east Calderdale is being discussed at the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 12 February 2024. Members will consider proposals for significant investment to enable new sustainable growth opportunities in and around Brighouse, which will support the delivery of the Local Plan for Calderdale. New garden… read more … about Supporting a thriving future in south east Calderdale>>
Work to progress the development of two documents which will help guide future planning decisions, is being discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. At the meeting of Cabinet on Monday 13 November, Members will consider two reports relating to the development of Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD). These documents provide more detailed advice and guidance on policies… read more … about Shaping future development in Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council has taken action to respond to a formal complaint relating to its adult social care and homelessness services, and to have a positive impact on vulnerable people and their families in future. The complainant approached the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman because the Council did not arrange the necessary support to help… read more … about Council takes action to improve social care and housing support>>
Plans are progressing for two new garden communities in Calderdale, which will bring new homes and facilities to help people thrive at all life stages, access jobs and contribute to strong towns and climate action. Woodhouse Garden Community in Rastrick and Thornhills Garden Community in Brighouse are a major part of delivering the Local Plan… read more … about Next steps for garden communities>>
This Net Zero Week (1-7 July), Calderdale Council is progressing work on an innovative new project, which has been awarded funding from Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme(external link). Calderdale Council is one of 21 authorities to receive a share of £6million funding to help accelerate innovation and support the country’s journey to net zero. The… read more … about Power Calderdale project gets the green light>>
Calderdale Council is planning to step up its work to tackle poor-quality housing, to help keep residents safe, well and happy at home. In response to recent major housing-related incidents, including the tragic death of Awaab Ishak, the Government has updated housing policies. This has given greater powers to councils to deal with and prevent… read more … about Driving up housing standards>>
People in Calderdale are being asked for their comments on two planning documents designed to guide the types of new housing being delivered in the borough. From Friday 30 June, Calderdale Council is launching a consultation on documents known as the Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and the Self and Custom Build SPD. There… read more … about Feedback to help guide planning processes>>
Calderdale Council has thanked local residents for their kindness in offering their homes to people fleeing Ukraine, at a special event in Halifax. Thanks to the generosity of Calderdale people, more than 200 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in the borough and are living safely in their hosts’ homes. Just over a year on from the… read more … about Calderdale residents thanked for supporting Ukrainian families>>
