Calderdale is leading the way in delivering climate action. The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, said this when praising Calderdale’s approach to tackling the climate emergency at a major new event on Friday 1 November 2024. Calderdale Council hosted a climate conference, ‘From Insight to Action: Local Solutions for Net Zero’ at Dean Clough… read more … about Major climate event showcased groundbreaking work>>
Calderdale Council has received national recognition for the support it offers to employees, winning the Best Wellbeing Initiative category at the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Workforce Awards. The awards recognise best practice in the workplace, all over the country. Finalists demonstrate how projects have come together and how challenges have been overcome to make difference… read more … about National recognition for wellbeing support>>
Work is underway to upgrade the complex junctions around the King Cross area of Halifax, using funding from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund. Approximately £500k has been secured to fund valuable investment on the following road junctions at King Cross: A58/A646/Warley Road/King Cross Road; A58/Queens Road; A58/Haugh Shaw Road (Tesco) and… read more … about Upgrades to King Cross junction>>
People are being asked for their views on the latest proposals to create three ‘shared transport hubs’ in Todmorden and Hebden Bridge. Shared transport hubs are one-stop shops for transport services, with plans in Calderdale including facilities for car club vehicle parking locations, electric vehicle charging, secure cycle parking, access to shared e-bikes and bike… read more … about A new way of providing transport services could be coming to Calderdale as plans take another step forward>>
Businesses across Calderdale are being encouraged to take advantage of FREE NHS Workplace Health Checks now available to all their employees. This vital initiative, aimed at improving the health and well-being of the local workforce, will provide employees with a comprehensive health check at no cost to them or their employers. These NHS Health Checks… read more … about FREE NHS Workplace Health Checks for employees of businesses across Calderdale >>
In response to the Budget announcement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Wednesday 30 October 2024, Cllr Jane Scullion, Leader of Calderdale Council, said: “Like all councils across the country, in Calderdale we are facing the unprecedented pressures of increased demand for our services, more complex needs in our local communities and reduced budgets. Our current… read more … about Calderdale Council’s response to the Autumn Budget>>
Calderdale Council is determined to transform travel in and around Hebden Bridge, to ensure that all who travel into the town can do so in a way that is safe, better for people’s health and supports local businesses. In line with these priorities, the Council is in the final stages of delivering a £5… read more … about Transforming travel in and around Hebden Bridge>>
People are encouraged to line the streets of Halifax and watch the Remembrance Sunday parade on 10 November 2024. Calderdale Council has announced the details of its annual parade to help people come together to remember the sacrifice of the Armed Forces community. On Sunday 10 November, Calderdale will join the rest of the country… read more … about Supporting Remembrance in Calderdale>>
The transformation of Brighouse Market is now underway as part of the £19.1 million Government-funded Town Deal being delivered by Calderdale Council and the Brighouse Town Deal Board. Demolition of the existing building on the canalside site has already begun, with West Yorkshire-based Triton Construction leading on construction of the new market, on behalf of… read more … about Milestone moment for Brighouse as Town Deal market transformation begins>>
