Calderdale’s pioneering work on climate action and regeneration was showcased in a visit to the borough by the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin. Calderdale Council invited the Mayor to see ground-breaking Natural Flood Management and housing projects underway on Tuesday 13 February 2024. The first visit of the day was to Ogden Water in… read more … about Ground-breaking Calderdale projects in the spotlight on Mayoral visit>>
Calderdale Council is looking for people to get involved in a unique volunteering opportunity – to be part of the team at what’s said to be the world’s tallest folly. At 77 metres tall, Wainhouse Tower has dominated the Halifax skyline for almost 150 years and offers stunning panoramic views of the local landscape. The… read more … about Bring Calderdale’s history to life with new volunteering opportunity>>
Calderdale Council is shining a spotlight on the amazing foster carers who have a life-changing impact on children and young people. Friday 16 February 2024 is Care Day, the world’s biggest celebration of children and young people with care experience. This includes those who are or were cared for by foster carers. This year’s Care… read more … about “I feel truly blessed to foster”, says Calderdale mum>>
Calderdale Council is proud to support national LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans+) History Month 2024(external link). Every February, the awareness month aims to increase the visibility of LGBT+ people and history, and to combat prejudice. Cllr Jenny Lynn, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Services and Communities, said: “We want all our staff, and… read more … about Celebrating LGBT+ History Month>>
Calderdale Council and the LTA agree partnership to breathe new life into local park tennis courts across the borough The project will see £230,948 of investment across Calderdale’s public parks Investment comes from the UK Government and LTA Tennis Foundation’s Park Tennis Project, being delivered by the LTA and Calderdale Council Work is underway to transform five… read more … about Local park tennis courts in Calderdale set for renovation>>
Anyone can be an apprentice. Regardless of your age, background, experience or area of work, apprenticeships are for all. That’s the message from Calderdale Council this National Apprenticeship Week (5 – 11 February 2024). The Council is celebrating the positive impacts of apprenticeships, and is encouraging people and businesses to think about how they could… read more … about Apprenticeships for all in Calderdale>>
The new, improved Elland market reopens on Friday 9 February in its original position of the Market Square, as part of a £6 million transformation of Elland town centre. Funding from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund is transforming the centre of Elland supporting improvements to public spaces, the main shopping areas around Southgate and… read more … about A bright new future for historic market>>
Ambitious, multi-million-pound investment to support development in south east Calderdale is being discussed at the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 12 February 2024. Members will consider proposals for significant investment to enable new sustainable growth opportunities in and around Brighouse, which will support the delivery of the Local Plan for Calderdale. New garden… read more … about Supporting a thriving future in south east Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council is continuing its support for those struggling financially and is working with the Calderdale Credit Union to offer access to advice and help, including responsible borrowing options. The Council is part of the Calderdale Money and Debt Forum, a subgroup of the Anti Poverty Partnership made up of local partners and chaired by… read more … about Supporting responsible lending>>
