Author Archives: Calderdale Council

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>>

Group gathered in front of newly refurbished tennis courts at Crow Wood Park

Completion of the first project in the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal transformation has been marked by a special visit to the town by Government officials. The end of work to improve the environmental performance of Grade II listed Fielden Hall is a major milestone in the UK Government funded Todmorden Town Deal – the… read more … about Todmorden tour marks milestone moment in town’s transformation>>

Group of people looking up at camera, celebrating work in Todmorden

Over £2.5million of funding has been secured to support improvements to popular walking and cycling routes in Calderdale, including work along the canal between Todmorden and Luddendenfoot. Calderdale Council has been successful in its bid for funding to support improvements to active travel routes in the borough. The funding received is part of the fifth… read more … about Funding boost for canal improvement work>>

Cllr Scott Patient outside Halifax Town Hall

Calderdale’s Health and Wellbeing Board has outlined new action to help every child start school ready to learn and thrive – making sure they have the best possible start in life. The Calderdale Health and Wellbeing Board is made of up local leaders from the Council, the NHS, the voluntary and community sector and clinical… read more … about Working together to give babies and children the best start in life>>

Father reading to baby

A Calderdale Council Housing Officer has received national recognition at the Women in Housing Awards 2025. Heidi Waters, Strategic Lead for Housing and Climate at Calderdale Council, won the ‘Housing association or local authority professional of the year’ category at the prestigious Inside Housing – Women in Housing awards. The awards recognise the successes of… read more … about National recognition for Heidi’s inspiring leadership>>

Heidi receiving her award at the Inside Housing - Women in Housing awards

A programme of essential work is taking place along the A58 Burdock Way flyover in Halifax, to make necessary improvements to the road surface. Calderdale Council will be replacing the movement joints on the flyover and carrying out resurfacing work. This essential maintenance will protect the structure and vehicles using the road and improve the… read more … about Essential maintenance to Burdock Way, Halifax>>

Cllr Sarah Courtney, Calderdale Council's Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Transport

An exciting new chapter has begun in Calderdale’s story, and everyone can play a part. Vision 34 for Calderdale is an inspiring, long-term ambition for the whole borough that all residents and organisations can jointly work towards, to help make life better for everyone. Over 200 people saw the launch of the Vision at Calderdale… read more … about Building hope through new 10-year vision for Calderdale>>

Grace with dogs sat in woods