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>>
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>>
At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 13 July, members received an 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 key priorities and following the decision by Ken Davy to withdraw his interest in the purchase of the… read more … about A sustainable future for the Shay>>
The main programme of work at Todmorden Town Hall is complete, marking a major milestone in the £1million project and supporting the future of this much-loved Grade I listed building. Todmorden Town Hall opened in 1875, and over 150 years later it remains an iconic key building in the town centre, owned and managed by… read more … about Council delivers a Town Hall fit for the future>>
Over £14million is set to be invested in Calderdale’s highways network over the next 12 months, with the proposed work plan being discussed by the Council’s Cabinet. The highways network is the Council’s largest and most valuable asset. Maintaining Calderdale’s mix of rural routes and busy commuter corridors is essential for supporting small businesses, enabling… read more … about Investing in a commitment to improve the highways network>>
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>>
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>>
