Plans to make it easier and safer to walk, wheel and cycle in Elland are set to move a step closer, and will be discussed at Calderdale Council’s Cabinet meeting on Monday 12 January 2026. Better connections to the proposed new Elland Rail Station are planned as part of an ‘access package’ including two new… read more … about Step forward for proposed Elland Rail Station benefits>>
A bold new vision to transform Halifax is set to be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. At the Cabinet meeting on Monday 12 January 2026, Councillors will be asked to approve the Halifax 2036 Place Vision. This sets out an ambitious way forward for the town centre over the next 10 years, building on its… read more … about An inspiring vision for Halifax>>
Calderdale Council’s commitment to health and safety is being recognised as part of the 2025 annual report, which is being presented to the Council’s Cabinet. Health and safety is at the heart of the wide range of services provided by the Council, and the safety of local people, employees, clients and contractors is taken very seriously…. read more … about Health and safety matters>>
Landowners in Calderdale could benefit from funding to support the creation of natural flood management measures on their land. Calderdale Council and the Environment Agency have launched the latest round of the NFM Grant Scheme, which aims to support farmers and landowners to implement natural flood management (NFM) techniques. Now in its sixth round of… read more … about Grants to support natural flood management in Calderdale>>
In June 2025 the Administrative Court refused permission for a judicial review into the Council’s decision to grant a permit to Calder Valley Skip Hire (CVSH) for the operation of a small waste incinerator plant. After an appeal against the Court’s refusal, permission for a judicial review was then given during a recent hearing at… read more … about Statement on Calder Valley Skip Hire>>
Press release from West Yorkshire Trading Standards and Calderdale Council Robert Catlow, who previously admitted to defrauding his elderly mother whilst she was residing in a care home has been ordered to pay back £145,045.57 following a Proceeds of Crime application by West Yorkshire Trading Standards. He has also been ordered to pay £52,046.57 in… read more … about Confiscation Order for Calderdale man who defrauded his mother>>
The Chair of Calderdale Health and Wellbeing Board, Cllr Tim Swift, is thanking all health and care staff across the borough, as they continue to work around the clock to look after people with winter viruses. This comes after the pressures of an early flu season and a high level of illness were discussed at… read more … about Thank you to Calderdale’s health and care staff>>
The Christmas school holidays are just around the corner and young people in Calderdale are once again able to enjoy exciting activities, all including a free, nutritious warm meal, as part of the Healthy Holidays Calderdale programme. Funded by the Department for Education’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme, and in partnership with the Community Foundation… read more … about Celebrating happy Healthy Holidays>>
Calderdale Council has taken a major step forward in its commitment to young people leaving care, announcing that care leavers in the borough will now be fully exempt from paying Council Tax. As the corporate parent for children and young people who cannot safely remain with their families, the Council is dedicated to ensuring every… read more … about Calderdale strengthens its support for care leavers with landmark Council Tax exemption>>
