Category Archives: Partnership work

Work to transform Elland town centre has taken a major step forward, with Calderdale Council appointing the contractors to deliver the projects. Over £6million of funding from the Future High Streets Fund is being invested in the centre of Elland, supporting improvements to public spaces, the main shopping areas around Southgate and the refurbishment of… read more … about Plans for Elland take a step forward>>

Visual showing preferred option for Southgate, Elland

Voluntary, community and faith organisations in Calderdale are invited to apply for grants of up to £3000, as part of the latest round of the Council’s Small Grants Scheme. Calderdale Council is offering local groups the opportunity to apply for a one-off grant, from a total fund of £65,000, for activities, projects or events which… read more … about Small grants for groups with big ideas>>

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Work to create a wetland nature reserve at Brearley Fields in Mytholmroyd is now complete, transforming the former playing fields into a valuable wetland habitat and naturally managing local flood risk. The project, which is partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund, has been designed to increase floodwater storage on the floodplain of the… read more … about Innovative new nature reserve brings environmental benefits>>

Brearley Fields wetlands from above

People aged 35 and over and living in Calderdale, or registered with a Calderdale GP practice, are being asked for their thoughts about the NHS Health Check service. The NHS Health Check is a five yearly check-up for adults in England aged 40-74. It can help spot increased risk of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease,… read more … about Share your thoughts on the NHS Health Check service>>

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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>>

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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>>

Musicians playing at the Homes for Ukraine event

Calderdale Council and the Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) is continuing to invest in work to tackle the climate emergency, with the latest round of community grants now open for applications. The £1 million Calderdale Climate Emergency Fund is a joint project between the Council and the CFFC as part of their partnership work to… read more … about Grant scheme supports climate action in Calderdale>>

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Brighouse residents and businesses are being invited to discover and discuss the latest designs for the future of the town as work continues on the Town Deal which will see £19.1 million of investment over the next three years. The Brighouse Deal aims to transform the town centre, making it a more attractive place to… read more … about Brighouse’s £19.1 million Town Deal investment – Discover and discuss the latest plans>>

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Calderdale Council has taken robust action to deal with defective drainage at the Casa Hotel and Restaurant in Brighouse. Investigations have been underway to determine the cause of reported pollution within the watercourse at Freeman’s Cut in Brighouse. The problem was found to be caused by defective drainage at the nearby Casa business. Thorough investigation… read more … about Action taken at Brighouse business>>

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