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At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 3 August, members received a further update on the future of the Shay Stadium in Halifax. Ensuring the long-term future of the Shay Stadium is one of the Council’s priorities, with the transparency of this process key for the Council’s Cabinet. Discussions have been taking place… read more … about Update on the future of the Shay Stadium>>

New Shay pitch from above the ground showing the stands and pitch

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On Wednesday 29 July 2026, Calderdale Council’s Street Cleansing team worked alongside Hebden Bridge Town Council on a focused clean-up around Hebden Bridge town centre. Councillor Peter Hunt, the Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Services, said: “Keeping our public spaces clean, safe and well cared for is a priority for the Council. We have recently… read more … about Hebden Bridge town centre clean-up>>

Roadside in Hebden Bridge after the clean-up

Halifax Borough Market is 130 years old, with celebrations highlighting the building’s rich heritage and bright future. The Borough Market was first opened in 1896 by the Duke and Duchess of York, who later became King George V and Queen Mary. It’s been at the heart of retail in Halifax ever since, with its Grade… read more … about Happy 130th birthday to Halifax Borough Market>>

Town Crier and brass band by restored historic clock in Halifax Borough Market

Waste and recycling services for residents in Calderdale will soon be delivered by a new partnership between Calderdale Council and Norse Group. Calderdale Council manages more than 7.5 million scheduled waste collections from around 95,000 households each year. The Council’s current waste and recycling collection contract with SUEZ will expire at the end of July… read more … about New partnership to deliver waste and recycling services in Calderdale>>

Work is progressing on the Brighouse town centre improvement programme, with a redesign of the scheme retaining more parking space and allowing traffic to travel through the town more easily. The changes in Brighouse are part of the Town Deal aimed at making the town a more attractive place for people to shop and spend… read more … about Update on Brighouse town centre works>>

Brighouse town centre from above, showing buildings, hills and the canal.

Calderdale Council’s next Cabinet meeting will include updates on the main issues which matter to people who live and work in the borough. The meeting will provide the Cabinet with the opportunity to inform the public, Elected Members and businesses of the latest developments on: Cllr Dan Sutherland, Calderdale Council’s Leader, said: “Transparency is central… read more … about Delivering for Calderdale>>

Inside Halifax Town Hall from the balcony, with light coming through the ceiling

Press release in partnership with the Environment Agency Wellholme Park is reopening to the public following the completion of major works as part of the Brighouse Flood Alleviation Scheme, reducing flood risk and creating a biodiverse habitat and a more welcoming park for the local community. The park will open to the community on Wednesday… read more … about Wellholme Park to reopen after Brighouse flood scheme works completed>>

Drone show showing view of Wellholme Park from above

The full line-up has been announced for ‘Debut at the Lake: The Budding Stage’, a live music showcase taking place on Friday 14 August 2026 as part of Calderdale’s new cultural celebration ‘Stage at the Lake’. Part of a packed four-day programme of performances, to mark 100 years of public ownership of Shibden Park, The… read more … about The next generation of local talent takes centre stage as part of Calderdale’s new summer cultural celebration, ‘Stage at the Lake’>>

Poster for Debut at the Lake

Three of Calderdale’s beautiful parks have been successful in retaining the prestigious Green Flag Award – the international quality mark for parks and green spaces Centre Vale Park in Todmorden, Manor Heath Park and Jungle Experience in Halifax, and the Shibden Estate, also in Halifax, have all been awarded Green Flag status. The awards recognise… read more … about Three Calderdale parks recognised as some of the country’s best>>

View of flower beds and blue sky at Manor Heath Park, Halifax