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The Council’s accounts for 2025/26 have now closed and the financial picture will be discussed at the Cabinet meeting on Monday 13 July 2026. By law, the Council has to set a balanced budget each year, where the money it receives is the same as the money it spends. The Cabinet report shows a final… read more … about Balancing Calderdale Council’s budget and ensuring value for money>>
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Due to the public interest in the current works in Brighouse, the Council has issued the following statement. Calderdale Council’s Leader, Cllr Dan Sutherland, said: “The roadworks and associated highways scheme currently underway in Brighouse are a legacy of the former administration. We have heard the concerns of local communities and businesses about the impact… read more … about Council statement on highways scheme in Brighouse>>
Calderdale Council is reminding residents about how to stay safe and well during the hot weather this week. Calderdale is on the edge of a Met Office Amber weather warning for extreme heat, with hot and humid weather expected to continue through the middle of the week and exceptionally warm temperatures both day and night…. read more … about Staying safe and well during forecast hot weather>>
Press release from Halifax Civic Trust Halifax Civic Trust Awards have been made since 1992 to encourage high-quality design and craftsmanship in schemes in Halifax and the surrounding countryside. Winning projects have included restored mills, the People’s Park, houses, shops and warehouses, new schools, medical centres and housing, everything from a walled garden to a restored 240-year-old… read more … about Halifax Civic Trust Awards Halifax Borough Market with Civic Trust Award>>
New figures reveal that the total annual cost of smoking to Calderdale is an estimated £158 million. Published by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), the figures highlight the significant economic and social impact of smoking across the borough, underlining the substantial burden it places on individuals, communities, public services and the wider economy. The… read more … about £158 million goes up in smoke each year as cost of smoking in Calderdale revealed>>
Dear Calderdale Energy Park On 8 April 2026 Calderdale Energy Park (CEP) commenced statutory consultation (the Consultation) in respect of your proposals for the installation of an onshore wind electricity generating facility and associated infrastructure which would allow for the generation and export of electricity with a maximum generating capacity of approximately 240 Megawatts, namely… read more … about Calderdale Council response to statutory consultation – Calderdale Energy Park>>
Halifax is set to host two days of celebrations to honour the Royal Yorkshire Regiment, as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations The Royal Yorkshire Regiment formed in June 2006, through amalgamating the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, Green Howards and The Prince of Wales’ Own Regiment of Yorkshire. These regiments had a history dating back to… read more … about Freedom Parade honours the Yorkshire Regiment>>
Funding is now available for community and voluntary groups in Calderdale providing advice and practical help for residents facing pressures with the cost of living. In partnership with the Community Foundation for Calderdale, the Council has launched the latest round of the Calderdale Resilience Fund. Local groups can apply for funding of up to £7000… read more … about Grants for cost of living support>>
Work has begun on improvements to public spaces in Todmorden town centre, as part of the £17.5million Todmorden Town Deal project. The Public Places in the Heart of Todmorden project will develop Bramsche Square and the surrounding area into a welcoming, attractive and more accessible public space in Todmorden town centre. Calderdale Council is delivering… read more … about Improvements underway in the heart of Todmorden>>
