Todmorden Library is fully reopening, with a special event to mark the occasion and celebrate the Victorian history of the building. The current library building in Todmorden opened in 1897, constructed by Todmorden Industrial and Co-operative Society. A huge celebration took place in the town for its opening. The town’s library has remained at this… read more … about Celebrating Todmorden Library’s fascinating heritage and thriving future>>
Monthly Archives: July 2025
A popular Calderdale festival that restarted during the borough’s Year of Culture 2024 is back this weekend. People’s Park Festival of diverse cultures is returning to Halifax on Sunday 3 August, as a CultureDale(external link) legacy and a celebration of South Asian Heritage Month. From 11am to 8pm, a rich mix of film, food, performances… read more … about Major cultural festival returns to Calderdale>>
People who use vehicles in an anti-social or intimidating way can now be fined or even prosecuted, as a new legal tool has officially come into force across Calderdale. Calderdale Council has introduced a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) banning vehicle-based anti-social behaviour throughout the borough, following a public consultation and Cabinet approval in… read more … about New powers to tackle vehicle-based anti-social behaviour>>
People are invited to share their thoughts on the development of planning documents that will support the response to the climate emergency in Calderdale. Calderdale Council is consulting on the Energy Efficiency and Generation Development Plan Document (DPD) and the accompanying Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report. This is the first stage in the preparation of the… read more … about Help shape an energy efficient future>>
North Halifax Partnership (NHP) is proud to announce the reopening of the Mixenden Activity Centre (MAC), a much-loved local space that has stood at the heart of the community for decades. Closed since 2018, the MAC will reopen under the management of NHP, with plans to transform the centre into a vibrant community hub shaped… read more … about MAC is Back: North Halifax Partnership to reopen Mixenden Activity Centre with the community at its heart>>
Following the tragic death of a child with measles in Liverpool, health services in Calderdale are urging local people to check that they and their children are vaccinated against the disease. Measles is an infection that spreads very easily through breath, coughs and sneezes. It can cause serious problems in some people, including pneumonia and… read more … about Measles – protecting ourselves, our families and our communities>>
Martyn Stenton will take up the role of Director of Children and Young People’s Services at Calderdale Council, following the retirement of the current Director, Julie Jenkins. Martyn will start his post in August 2025, playing a central role in the Council’s work to protect and support Calderdale’s children and young people. He joins Calderdale… read more … about New director to take the lead on children’s services in Calderdale>>
A new mobile community pop-up shop is bringing affordable, healthy food to Mixenden. On Tuesday 24 June 2025, Mixenden Community Hub welcomed Community Shop’s ‘On the Go’ van on its first visit. The pop-up shop, stocked with a wide range of fresh, nutritious produce at very low prices, now stops off at Mixenden Hub every… read more … about New community pop-up shop for low-cost, healthy eating>>
As Wimbledon fever sweeps the UK, people in Calderdale can now enjoy improved tennis facilities at courts across the borough. Tennis courts in five Calderdale parks are now fully open, following renovation work to improve facilities, providing opportunities for more people to pick up a racket and get on court. Courts have been transformed at… read more … about Tennis courts are game, set and match ready>>