Monthly Archives: September 2022

A pioneering housing and regeneration partnership scheme in Halifax has won a prestigious regional award. The Beech Hill housing project just outside Halifax town centre was named Residential Development of the Year (in the ‘more than 100 homes’ category) at the Insider Yorkshire Property Industry Awards 2022 on Thursday 22 September. Calderdale Council’s flagship Northgate… read more … about Top award for Beech Hill transformation>>

Team involved in Beech Hill project on stage with award

Organisations across Calderdale have come together to help understand the best ways they can support residents throughout the cost of living crisis. Calderdale Council, as part of the borough’s Anti-Poverty Partnership, hosted the Fuel Your Knowledge event at the Shay Stadium on Thursday 22 September. The event welcomed over 200 people from across health, voluntary,… read more … about Partnership event promotes cost of living support>>

Fuel Your Knowledge event

A major new plan outlining Calderdale’s steps towards a zero-carbon future has been launched for consultation, and local people are invited to have their say, help shape the actions and consider how they can contribute. The Climate Action Plan has been jointly created by the Council, a range of partner organisations and local communities across… read more … about Join the path to a brighter future>>

Family at train station

Calderdale Council has agreed that the planned price increases for the usage of Council-owned bowling greens in the borough will not take place next season, in acknowledgment of the rising cost of living. The Council has responsibility for 10 bowling greens across the borough, which are maintained twice-weekly by Council staff throughout the April-September bowling… read more … about Supporting bowling clubs in Calderdale>>

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There are just a few weeks left to share feedback as part of the final public consultation for Calderdale’s Local Plan. Residents and businesses can have their say about changes to the plan, known as the ‘main modifications’, recommended by the Planning Inspector. The consultation began on 12 August and the deadline to submit feedback… read more … about Still time to have your say on Local Plan>>

Cllr Jane Scullion

Young people across Calderdale have been enjoying fun and inclusive play sessions throughout the school holidays, as part of the Council’s Play Development Service activity programme. The Play Development Service is part of Calderdale Council’s Children and Young People’s Service and offers regular inclusive play sessions in communities across the borough. The sessions are open… read more … about Young people enjoy a summer of fun>>

Young people with faces painted enjoy school summer holiday sessions

“I’d like to encourage the people of Calderdale to join in and step out of their homes for a ‘doorstep’ National Minute of Silent Reflection. This moment of reflection will be happening all over the UK at 8pm on the evening of Sunday 18th September, the eve of the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II…. read more … about Message from the Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Angie Gallagher – National Minute of Silent Reflection>>

Cllr Angie Gallagher, Mayor of Calderdale

Nadeem Mir QPM, Chair of Calderdale Council of Mosques, said: “The news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passing away has left us all shocked and saddened. On behalf of all the Mosques and wider community in Calderdale we convey our deepest condolences and sympathy to the Royal family. At this difficult time our prayers… read more … about Message of condolence from Calderdale Council of Mosques on the death of Queen Elizabeth II>>

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