Over 200 people enjoyed celebrations to mark the reopening of Todmorden Town Hall ballroom, following extensive refurbishment. The ballroom was officially reopened by the Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Chris Pillai and the Mayor of Todmorden, Cllr Patricia Taylor, with both commenting on the impressive new décor. The new look for the Town Hall is part… read more … about Having a ball at Todmorden Town Hall>>
Local people are being invited to find out more and have their say about plans for the fourth phase of the A629 improvement programme between Halifax and Huddersfield. The project is funded by over £25million from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund and complements the work of the other stages of the… read more … about Have your say on planned walking and cycling improvements between Halifax and Huddersfield>>
Calderdale Council may need to save another £3.2 million in 2022/23, on top of existing savings of £115 million since 2010. The current level of uncertainty and risk, due to COVID-19, increased demand for services, rising prices, Brexit and future national Government funding levels, means the Council is having to plan for the worst whilst… read more … about Budget challenges at an uncertain time>>
Calderdale Council, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, is asking for feedback on plans to improve walking and cycling journeys in north and west Halifax. Improvements to options for making trips on foot, bicycle, scooter or bus are planned for areas to the north and west of Halifax town centre. This includes the… read more … about Have your say on plans to improve walking and cycling in north and west Halifax>>
The COP26 theme of ‘youth and public empowerment’ is in action here in Calderdale, with opportunities for people of all ages to have their voices heard in the fight against climate change. Calderdale people have been setting out their hopes for the UN’s annual Climate Change Conference underway in Glasgow, in an inspiring new film… read more … about Calderdale’s hopes for COP26>>
The continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on inequalities faced by Calderdale communities is being recognised in the Council’s Anti-Poverty Action Plan and Annual Report. Calderdale Council has a longstanding commitment to work in partnership with statutory and voluntary sector partners to support the borough’s most vulnerable residents. People living in poverty have been some… read more … about Working together to tackle poverty in Calderdale>>
18 young carers from Calderdale will help to launch a new cookbook aimed at supporting the health and wellbeing of young people across West Yorkshire who care for loved ones. Throughout the region, over 1,500 young carers are registered with services which help them with everyday challenges such as juggling school, friendships, social life and… read more … about Young carers launch healthy cookbook>>
Calderdale Council is proposing to agree its equality objectives for 2021-2025, to ensure its services and practices continue to meet the current and evolving needs of its residents and employees. The Council is committed to addressing inequality and providing equitable, fair, inclusive and accessible services to help everyone in Calderdale achieve their potential, whoever they… read more … about Ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion in Council services>>
In the week that COP26 will showcase the important work that councils have been doing to tackle the climate emergency, Calderdale Council’s efforts are also being recognised at the national LGC Awards. The prestigious awards, held annually by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC), are taking place in London on Thursday 4 November 2021- the same… read more … about A week of recognition for the borough’s climate response>>
