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The Anne Lister Festival is back for 2026, celebrating the life and legacy of the famous landowner, entrepreneur, mountaineer, scholar, traveller, and lesbian, in her birthplace of Halifax. Anne Lister was born on 3 April 1791 and died on 22 September 1840. Her relatively short life was eventful and unconventional, and her fascinating diaries of… read more … about Festival returns to celebrate the life and legacy of Anne Lister>>
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Following completion of Mixenden Community Hub in early 2025 and the opening of the brand new library and community garden there, the North Halifax Primary Care Network (PCN) has moved into the purpose-built space and is fully operational. This offers a unique opportunity to provide enhanced healthcare services at the heart of Mixenden in a… read more … about Enhanced healthcare services to add to transformative impact of Mixenden Community Hub in North Halifax>>
People in Mixenden and Illingworth can soon put their names forward to be part of a new Neighbourhood Board, to decide how the £20 million Pride in Place grant will be invested to create an even more thriving area. This is the next major step forward for the Pride in Place(external link) programme. It comes after the… read more … about Community to shape £20m investment in North Halifax>>
The Victoria Theatre has been at the heart of entertainment in Halifax for 125 years and a new display is marking this significant milestone. The theatre building opened in February 1901. To celebrate the 125-year legacy of the venue, the Friends of the Victoria Theatre group has curated a new exhibition, which has now officially… read more … about 125 years in the spotlight: Landmark exhibition celebrates the history of Halifax’s Victoria Theatre>>
A Calderdale secondary school has been recognised for the health and wellbeing support it offers its young people. Calder High School, in Mytholmroyd, is the first secondary school in the borough to achieve the Calderdale Healthy Schools Gold Award in Mental and Emotional Wellbeing. The award programme recognises and celebrates the work that schools carry… read more … about Calderdale school reaches gold standard for health and wellbeing support>>
Press release from Norse Group Calderdale Council is entering a new joint venture partnership with Norse Group to deliver waste and recycling services across the borough, from August 2026. The new co-owned company, named ‘Calderdale Norse’ aims to enhance service delivery, improve efficiency, and create lasting social value for the community. Waste and recycling represent… read more … about Calderdale Council partners with Norse Group for waste and recycling services>>
The cost of parking in some of Calderdale Council’s car parks and on-street bays will change over the coming months. The Council has reviewed parking across the borough to make sure that the right parking is provided in the right place and that it reflects the individual characteristics of each of the six main towns… read more … about Parking charges under review>>
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>>
