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Construction of the new leisure centre and swimming pool for Halifax has started, marking the next major phase of development for the state-of-the-art facility. Preparation works have been ongoing over the last few months to get the site ready, which included site surveys and the partial demolition of the old North Bridge Leisure Centre. Contractor… read more … about Major milestone reached as construction starts on new Halifax Leisure Centre>>
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An “exceptional” and “life-changing” Calderdale Council service, helping residents to stay independent between leaving hospital and returning home, has earned top marks in its latest care inspection. Heatherstones Court in Halifax has been named ‘outstanding’ – the highest rating it can get – by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which monitors, inspects and rates health… read more … about Life-changing care service rated outstanding>>
Applications are still open for voluntary roles on the new Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board. Due to the national programme timeline, the deadline is now sooner, to make sure the Board is in place in time to meet key Pride in Place milestones. People now need to submit their expressions of interest by Sunday 24… read more … about Volunteer as a board member to shape the future of Mixenden and parts of Illingworth>>
Colin and Gillian Greenwood from Calderdale have been awarded the highest honour by the Council at a special ceremony in Halifax Town Hall. The Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Steven Leigh MBE, granted Freedom of the Borough to the local philanthropists on behalf of the Council on Monday 20 April 2026. Their family and friends and… read more … about Community champions receive Calderdale’s highest honour>>
Work will soon complete on improvements around the top of Halifax, with new road layouts, routes and junctions as part of a wider project to make all types of travel easier and safer. The Council is delivering the A629 phase 2 Halifax town centre project, which is fully funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority…. read more … about Moving forward with Halifax town centre improvements>>
A new campaign by Calderdale Council is highlighting the abuse experienced by its members of staff. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, reported incidents of aggression and verbal abuse towards Calderdale Council staff have risen by 689%. A new film, Behind Every Role(external link) supported by a wider campaign, is a reminder that every job title represents… read more … about Behind Every Role highlights level of abuse faced by Council staff>>
Calderdale residents are being urged to register to vote and check voter application deadlines, to ensure they can have their say in the upcoming local election. On Thursday 7 May, residents in Calderdale will vote for their local councillors. This year is an ‘all out election’ meaning every seat across the borough is up for… read more … about Be prepared for the upcoming local election>>
A Calderdale resident is lending his support to Yorkshire and Humber’s first quit smoking campaign developed and filmed in the region. After smoking for over 20 years, Roy, aged 45 from Brighouse, realised the impact it was having on his health and decided he wanted to break his addiction. He is urging the 14,900 smokers… read more … about Former smoker from Calderdale voices support for regional quit smoking campaign>>
Construction work is progressing on site at a Calderdale specialist school, to create a top-class learning experience for students. Calderdale Council has invested nearly £3 million to build a permanent extension at Ravenscliffe @ Spring Hall. This will replace the four temporary classrooms that the Council provided to support more students with special educational needs… read more … about £3m specialist school extension taking shape>>
