Calderdale Council has pledged to help make more homes available for local families. In a motion at the full Council meeting last month, the Council committed to take action to address a number of local housing issues, which reflect the national picture. The issues include the need to: Increase the number of new private… read more … about Council commits to get home building moving>>
Calderdale Council has completed a review of the green belt across Calderdale, as part of the development of the Local Plan. Green belt policy was introduced by the Government in the 1950s to prevent uncontrolled urban sprawl by keeping land permanently open. The current boundaries in Calderdale were put in place by the former West… read more … about Calderdale checks the green belt still fits>>
Calderdale Council and Genr8 Developments’ Sowerby Bridge Copley Valley employment development, which was granted detailed planning permission for approximately 80,000 sq ft (7,432 sq m) of new business units in December, has signed its first occupier as the scheme starts on site. The employment scheme is being delivered by Elland-based Commercial Development Projects. Calderdale Council’s… read more … about Next steps for ambitious regeneration scheme>>
Plans to deliver much-needed affordable family homes in Calderdale have been put in motion after the Council’s Cabinet agreed to free up surplus Council-owned land to encourage the development of new affordable housing and create local construction jobs. Work can now move forward to provide high-quality, affordable rented homes, as well as new allotment plots,… read more … about Affordable homes boost for Calderdale>>
Deadlines have now been removed for applications to Calderdale Council’s Repair and Renew grant for owners of residential and business premises affected by the Boxing Day Flood in the Calder Valley. Timescales for the applications have now been lifted, however, funds from the government are limited and people wanting to make an application should register… read more … about Deadline lifted for funding to protect your home or business>>
Ambitious plans to tackle climate change and boost people’s health and the economy will be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet today (Monday 7 March). Climate change has been described as the “biggest global health risk of the 21st century”. The Council is determined to tackle this, making sure everyone in the organisation plays its part…. read more … about Calderdale takes its Vitamin Green>>
Regeneration of the North Halifax area is now a step closer as Wates Living Space Homes has been appointed as the lead development partner for the ambitious scheme. Calderdale Council is working with key partner, Pennine Housing to deliver investment to the areas of Mixenden, Illingworth and Ovenden as part of the North Halifax Transformation… read more … about Transforming North Halifax>>
Up to £1.5 million is available for people across Leeds City Region finding it hard to heat their homes or make energy efficiencies to their property this winter. Fully funded central heating systems and insulation measures such as lofts, cavities and attic rooms are available to help people save money and provide warmer, heathier homes… read more … about £1.5 million to support people in Leeds City Region to warm their homes>>
Local people will have the opportunity to discuss the development plans in their area at six Local Plan workshops which have been set up by Calderdale Council. The workshops will be held at six venues across Calderdale to give residents the chance to help shape the Council’s Local Plan. Each workshop will include exercises and… read more … about Sign up to a Local Plan workshop>>
