The amazing kindness and togetherness shown by people in Calderdale during the pandemic is being showcased in a major new national report. Faced with frequent flooding and COVID-19, Calderdale people have stayed resilient, come together and supported each other. Their community spirit, and the local investment to help people from different backgrounds to connect and… read more … about Calderdale’s kindness in national spotlight>>
Calderdale Council is working through the implications for its services following the announcement from the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, advising how lockdown will be eased across the country. The Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Tim Swift, said: “Whilst the plan of action to enable a relaxation in COVID-19 lockdown restrictions is of course welcome news,… read more … about Statement from Calderdale Council in response to Prime Minister’s announcement>>
Severe structural deterioration at Halifax Pool unfortunately means that for the safety of its staff and users, it won’t be possible for the facility to reopen. Along with other leisure facilities in the borough, Halifax Pool is currently closed due to COVID restrictions. The site is over 50 years old and before this enforced closure,… read more … about Halifax Pool update>>
Calderdale Council is continuing to support those most at risk of becoming seriously ill if they catch COVID-19, as the national shielding programme is extended. The government has announced that an additional 1.7million people across the UK will be added the Clinically Extremely Vulnerable list, after research identified a wider combination of risk factors that… read more … about Support available to over 3000 additional residents now being asked to shield>>
Residents and businesses around the Brighouse area, as well as those living or working along the A641 from Bradford to Kirklees, are being asked to share further feedback to help inform plans for infrastructure investment. Calderdale Council is working with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and in collaboration with Bradford and Kirklees councils, on plans… read more … about Help shape plans for the A641>>
Work to repair surface damage on Elland Road, Brighouse is due to take place on Thursday 18 February 2021 – requiring the road to be fully closed. Traffic signals have been in place on the road since Monday 8 February, when Calderdale Council became aware of a crack running along the centre of the carriageway,… read more … about Repairs to take place on Elland Road, Brighouse>>
The Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Dot Foster, has had her first COVID-19 vaccine and is encouraging other local people to have theirs if they are invited. Cllr Foster is in one of the national priority groups for the vaccine. She is Clinically Extremely Vulnerable due to her chronic asthma and a condition which can affect… read more … about Mayor of Calderdale gets COVID-19 vaccine>>
This Empty Homes Week (15-24 February), Calderdale Council is highlighting the ways in which it encourages and supports owners to bring new life into their empty properties. There are currently around 1700 empty properties in Calderdale. This figure has increased over the last 12 months, potentially due to planned work stalling due to the COVID… read more … about Support available to make an empty house a home>>
Temporary traffic lights are currently in place on Elland Road, Brighouse. On Monday 8 February, Calderdale Council became aware of a crack running along the centre of the road near to Brighouse Wood Lane. Structural engineers have been monitoring the condition of the road overnight and again throughout today (Tuesday 9 February). Monitoring will continue… read more … about Council investigates road damage at Elland Road, Brighouse>>
