Plans are progressing to create a new school in Calderdale, supporting children and young people with specialist educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Calderdale Council is committed to supporting those with complex needs and has been working to expand and increase the number of specialist placements within the borough. A significant part of this work involves… read more … about Major investment to transform specialist education in Calderdale>>
A first-class new leisure centre for Halifax is moving closer to reality, as work to partially demolish the old North Bridge Leisure Centre is in full swing. Calderdale Council’s project to deliver a new leisure centre and swimming pool for all the borough’s diverse communities to enjoy is progressing well, with parts of the old… read more … about Making way for the new Halifax Leisure Centre>>
Calderdale Council is continuing its work to improve road safety, reduce congestion, and support reliable public transport, by introducing camera technology to assist with the enforcement of bus lane and bus gate restrictions. There are several designated bus lanes and gates in the borough, with set hours of operation to prioritise bus travel, improving journey… read more … about Camera technology to support efficient bus travel>>
The future of Mixenden Activity Centre is being discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. The Council-owned site in north Halifax closed in 2020 but has been used since to support specific community services, including the Healthy Holidays Programme and youth clubs. It also previously provided a temporary home for Mixenden Library. To support a viable long-term… read more … about A thriving future for Mixenden Activity Centre>>
The wide-ranging work taking place across Calderdale to support people who are struggling with the impacts of the rising cost of living, is being highlighted in the 2025 Anti-Poverty Annual Report and Action Plan. Reducing inequalities is one of Calderdale Council’s priorities, with a key focus on supporting residents with cost of living pressures. The… read more … about Working together to tackle poverty>>
“Every day I have the privilege of helping children with special needs to get to and from school safely. It’s more than just a job to me. It’s a chance to make a positive difference in their day.” Hina Aslam is one of Calderdale Council’s 62 drivers, transporting children and young people with Special Educational… read more … about Home-to-school drivers make a real difference>>
The difference that Calderdale Council staff make to people’s lives was celebrated at the annual Our Stars awards. The Council is one of the biggest employers in Calderdale and provides hundreds of services – from caring for children and adults and supporting people with housing, to running markets, boosting tourism and protecting the environment. The… read more … about Council stars recognised for life-changing impact>>
On Sunday 9 November, people across the country will commemorate Remembrance Sunday, and events are taking place across Calderdale to mark this important occasion. Calderdale Council is supporting Remembrance events across the borough, and hosting events in Halifax. The Mayor of Calderdale and other dignitaries will join the community at commemorations in Halifax on Sunday… read more … about Remembrance in Calderdale>>
Construction of Brighouse’s new market is now complete, and traders old and new are preparing to move to their permanent home, after Calderdale Council’s project team handed the keys over to the markets service. The new market is a key part of the Brighouse Town Deal, which is investing £19.1 million from the UK Government… read more … about Work completed on Brighouse’s new market>>
