A proposed multi-million-pound investment into Halifax could boost professional sports facilities in the town. Calderdale Council understands the value of sport to local people, and has been discussing the future of the Shay Stadium in Halifax with FC Halifax Town, Halifax Panthers RLFC and other interested parties, including local Ward Councillors. This comes after the… read more … about Options for the future of the Shay Stadium>>
Calderdale Council is considering options for its Household Waste Recycling Centres (tips) in the context of unprecedented financial challenges and needing to make significant cost savings. At the next Cabinet meeting on Monday 13 January 2025, Councillors will discuss how to best make these savings in the waste and recycling service budget. At Budget Council… read more … about Proposals for Household Waste Recycling Centres>>
The Leap, in partnership with Calderdale Council, is proud to announce the successful applicants of The Leap into Culturedale Awards programme which celebrates grassroots creativity, cultural expression, and community resilience. The cohort of 12 awardees represents a remarkable diversity of projects aimed at fostering inclusion, preserving heritage, and creating opportunities for artistic engagement across Calderdale. The Awards have been… read more … about Celebrating Community Creativity: The Leap into Culturedale Awards Announce 12 Inspiring Projects arts and culture projects for 2024-2025>>
Calderdale Council’s commitment to health and safety is being recognised as part of the 2024 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>>
New images have been released showing how work around Halifax town centre will transform travel, with new safer ways for people to get around and welcoming areas into and around the town centre. Calderdale Council is delivering the A629 Phase 2 Halifax town centre project, an ambitious regeneration project which is fully funded through the… read more … about Images show Halifax’s new town centre>>
The new box office at the Victoria Theatre, Halifax is now open, as extensive improvement works and upgraded facilities at the venue reach the final stages. Funding from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund is being used to update and enhance the Grade II listed building, improving the experience for those visiting and ensuring that… read more … about Showtime for new theatre box office>>
Calderdale sports and fitness centres in Brighouse, Sowerby Bridge and Todmorden are now part of the network of warm and welcoming spaces in the borough. Warm and welcoming spaces are safe, friendly places where people can gather for free. Some venues offer hot drinks, activities and other services such as free wi-fi. There are lots of… read more … about Warm and welcoming spaces this winter>>
New traders at Halifax Borough Market are making use of the new type of stalls installed as part of wider improvements at the historic building. Work is continuing on the £4.5million Future High Streets Fund project to update the Victorian market, helping to secure its thriving future as a focal point for shopping, business and leisure… read more … about Modern new stalls support a thriving future for Halifax Borough Market>>
Calderdale Council has joined over 300 organisations across the country in pledging to be an Age-friendly Employer. The Age-friendly Employer Pledge is a nationwide programme for UK employers who recognise the importance and value of older workers. Around 60% of the Council’s workforce is aged over 50 and it’s estimated that there are over 31,000… read more … about Calderdale commits to Age-friendly Employer Pledge>>
