Plans are progressing for two new garden communities in Calderdale, which will bring new homes and facilities to help people thrive at all life stages, access jobs and contribute to strong towns and climate action. Woodhouse Garden Community in Rastrick and Thornhills Garden Community in Brighouse are a major part of delivering the Local Plan… read more … about Next steps for garden communities>>
Work is taking place in Sowerby Bridge to improve the area around the entrance to Hollins Mill Lane and the junction with Town Hall Street. Hollins Mill Lane is located in the centre of Sowerby Bridge and is a popular route with cyclists as it links the town with Sustrans cycle routes 66 and 68…. read more … about Surface improvements in Sowerby Bridge>>
Queer as Smoke is a new campaign supporting LGBTQ+ smokers in Calderdale and Kirklees. The campaign launched at in June at Kirklees Pride in Huddersfield, providing information on stop smoking services and raising awareness among the LGBTQ+ community and service providers. Led by local charity the Brunswick Centre(external link), the campaign will run across social… read more … about Queer as Smoke – new LGBTQ+ smoking campaign launched in Calderdale>>
Embracing all disabilities and celebrating each person’s uniqueness was the focus of a Calderdale Council event to mark Disability Pride Month. This important awareness-raising month takes place nationally every July. To celebrate Calderdale’s disabled community and their achievements, the Council’s Staff Disability Forum held the Disability Pride Get Together on Tuesday 25 July at Orange… read more … about Council celebrates Disability Pride Month>>
Time is running out to enter Calderdale Council’s Open Art competition, the regional showcase for professional and amateur artists. People from Calderdale and beyond are invited to submit their artwork by midnight onTuesday 15 August 2023, the best of which will be selected for display in a six-month exhibition at Smith Art Gallery, Brighouse. In… read more … about Put your heart into Open Art competition>>
Volunteers will build a thriving future for the historic Heptonstall Museum, after Calderdale Council officially handed over the running of the museum to the Friends of Heptonstall Museum (FOHM) charity. The completion of the community asset transfer on Tuesday 4 July 2023 saw the Council grant a 125-year lease to FOHM. This was a key… read more … about Heptonstall Museum starts a bright new chapter>>
People aged 35 and over and living in Calderdale, or registered with a Calderdale GP practice, are being asked for their thoughts about the NHS Health Check service. The NHS Health Check is a five yearly check-up for adults in England aged 40-74. It can help spot increased risk of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease,… read more … about Share your thoughts on the NHS Health Check service>>
Calderdale residents are reminded to be prepared for the risk of flash flooding this summer. Recently there have been localised rainfall showers across parts of Yorkshire, acting as a reminder that sudden and heavy downpours are more likely in the summer months. Intense periods of rain falling on dry ground can rapidly overwhelm or block… read more … about Be prepared for flash flooding this summer>>
Three Calderdale parks have been recognised as some of the best in England and Wales, after receiving the prestigious Green Flag Award. Centre Vale Park in Todmorden, Manor Heath Park and Jungle Experience in Halifax, and Shibden Park, also in Halifax, have all been awarded Green Flag status, the international quality mark for parks and… read more … about Green Flag success for Calderdale parks>>
