Headline news
At the meeting of Cabinet on Monday 16 March, Calderdale Council will be the first council in the country to consider formal approval of a Community Tension Protocol. This would be on behalf of the whole partnership in the borough, supported by the Police, Fire Service, NHS, housing providers and the voluntary sector. Elected members… read more … about Calderdale to consider pioneering Community Tension Protocol>>
Other news
The full stretch of towpath on the Rochdale canal in Calderdale will soon be fully accessible for the first time, as work begins to install bridge decks along the canal weirs. Calderdale Council is supporting work to improve access across seven weirs on the Rochdale canal between Todmorden and Luddendenfoot, in partnership with the Canal… read more … about Work to begin on canal side improvements>>
Calderdale Council is marking the first anniversary of the launch of the borough’s Ecological Emergency Action Plan, with significant achievements over the last 12 months to protect and restore the borough’s natural environment. The Council declared an ecological emergency in 2021, acknowledging that the borough’s wildlife and wild spaces are under threat and face major… read more … about A year of progress to protect and restore Calderdale’s natural environment>>
Increased enforcement powers are being considered by Calderdale Council, tackling poor standards of rented accommodation and animal welfare issues. Reducing inequalities is a priority for Calderdale Council’s Cabinet and at the meeting on Monday 16 March, members will discuss new ways to strengthen housing enforcement and keep communities safe and healthy. Poor housing can lead… read more … about Taking action to strengthen enforcement powers>>
Calderdale Council’s children’s home which provides short breaks for children with special needs has achieved the top accolade from Ofsted in its latest inspection. Linden Brook respite service has been rated ‘outstanding’ in all aspects of the way it cares for children aged four to 17 with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and complex health needs…. read more … about Top Ofsted rating for ‘exceptional’ short breaks service>>
A new policy, setting out clear conditions around the inclusion of animals at events and as part of filming in Calderdale, is being considered by the Council’s Cabinet. Calderdale Council takes the safety and wellbeing of animals incredibly seriously and does all it can to ensure that welfare standards and legal compliance are maintained when… read more … about Protecting animal welfare in Calderdale>>
A new report aimed at improving support for people who have experienced trauma has been published by Calderdale Council’s Director of Public Health, Debs Harkins. All Directors of Public Health in England have a duty to publish an annual report covering the state of health within their local population, so that the Council and partners… read more … about Making Calderdale a place of hope for all>>
The progress made by a Council plan to make life better for everyone in Calderdale will be reviewed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. The transformational impact of the Council’s Corporate Plan over the last two years will be discussed by Councillors at a meeting on Monday 16 March 2026. This is the final review of the… read more … about Ambitious plan delivers for Calderdale>>
Work across Calderdale to build strong communities for everyone, where people get along well, is being discussed by the Council’s Cabinet. Strong, connected communities are at the heart of the Vision 2034(external link) for the borough. When people feel they belong, when diversity is valued, and when neighbours trust one another, our towns become safer,… read more … about Building stronger communities>>
