A multi-million-pound funding boost could help to further reduce physical inactivity in Calderdale. Sport England is investing £3.4 million into the borough to help make it easier, more accessible and more attractive for people to move more and be active as part of day-to-day life. Cabinet Members will be asked to accept this funding at… read more … about Taking leaps towards a more active Calderdale>>
Residents and businesses across Brighouse have been key to the development of plans for the £19.1 million UK Government-funded Town Deal. The significant investment is supporting projects as part of the Brighouse Deal, aiming to make the town a more attractive place for people to shop and spend time and money. The first project has… read more … about Creating a town centre fit for the future>>
Postal voters in Calderdale may need to reapply to continue to vote by post in future elections. Following changes introduced by the government’s Elections Act 2022, postal voters now need to reapply to vote by post every three years. All postal voters who completed a postal vote application form before 31 October 2023 will be… read more … about Calderdale postal voters to receive important information about renewing their details>>
The Great British Spring Clean is underway in Calderdale, as the Council supports the national campaign to tackle litter and improve the local environment. The Great British Spring Clean 2025, run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, is a mass action campaign that takes place each spring and is now in its tenth year. Clean up… read more … about Spring into action to clean up Calderdale>>
Press release from West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Mayor of West Yorkshire A multi-million-pound project to improve walking, wheeling and cycling facilities in West Yorkshire is taking a major step forward. The new £5.1 million West Yorkshire Places scheme includes proposals such as new street crossings and lighting, improved green spaces and traffic calming measures…. read more … about New £5.1 million proposals to improve active travel across West Yorkshire>>
The hard work of Calderdale Council’s long serving staff has been recognised at a special ceremony. Seven employees who reached the milestone of working for the Council for over 40 years attended the Long Service event. The ceremony was hosted by the Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Ann Kingstone, and attended by the Council’s Deputy Leader, Cllr… read more … about Celebrating 40 years of service>>
Calderdale Council is working with local school children to help raise awareness of the impacts of inconsiderate parking. The Pavements are for People campaign highlights the problems caused by motorists parking on pavements – an issue that is of particular concern around schools in the borough. Pedestrians are put at risk when people park their… read more … about Schoolchildren remind motorists that ‘Pavements are for People’>>
The future of the Shay Stadium in Halifax is being discussed at the next meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. At the meeting of Cabinet on Monday 17 March, Members will discuss two proposals for the stadium’s future. This comes after the Council agreed at Budget Council in February 2024 to stop running the stadium by… read more … about Options for the future of the Shay Stadium>>
A special service at Halifax Minster will mark the UK-wide COVID-19 Day of Reflection(external link). Communities and organisations across Calderdale are joining the nation in remembering everyone who lost their lives, and to honour all those affected by the pandemic. On Sunday 9 March, everyone is welcome to attend the Day of Reflection service at… read more … about Calderdale to pay tribute and celebrate kindness on COVID-19 Day of Reflection>>
