Calderdale Council has stopped using peat products in its gardening work, to protect fragile peatland habitats and contribute to net zero carbon targets. During national Net Zero Week (6-12 July), the Council is highlighting the important work across the borough to reduce carbon emissions. Peatlands are major carbon stores and support vulnerable wildlife. When peat… read more … about Pulling the plug on peat products>>
Park Wood Crematorium in Calderdale has been praised for its “excellent level of service” in a recent inspection. The facility, based in Elland, was inspected by the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities in May 2024, and scored nearly top marks – 461 points out of a possible 470. The crematorium was assessed against more… read more … about Crematorium praised by inspector>>
During national Net Zero Week (6-12 July), Calderdale Council is highlighting the important partnership work across the borough to reduce carbon emissions. Calderdale is leading the way in its efforts to tackle the climate emergency, with the development of a Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) and a 3D digital map showing every building in the… read more … about Playing our part in climate action this Net Zero Week>>
A new partnership strategy, setting out a shared commitment to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector is being reviewed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. Calderdale Council has a proud record of supporting and working in partnership with a thriving and resilient VCSE sector. In recent years, the importance of the sector has been particularly… read more … about Supporting Calderdale’s thriving voluntary sector>>
The Council’s Annual Corporate Performance Report will be presented at the meeting of Cabinet on Monday 8 July 2024. The report highlights the key challenges and achievements between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024. The year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Calderdale and is a time to review the progress made to Vision… read more … about A year of progress and challenge>>
Work to progress the development of two documents which will help guide future planning decisions is being discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. At the Cabinet meeting on Monday 8 July 2024, Councillors will consider two reports relating to the development of the Placemaking and Design Guide and the Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs). These… read more … about Supporting sustainable development in Calderdale>>
New bin lorries could be out and about on Calderdale’s roads from 2025, as part of the Council’s ongoing work to ensure reliable waste collections from people’s homes. Calderdale Council is proposing to invest in 13 new ‘refuse collection vehicles’, as the current fleet is eight years old and there is a risk of breakdowns… read more … about New bin lorries could roll out in Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council’s innovative climate work with local communities has received national recognition at the MJ Local Government Achievement Awards. At a ceremony in London on Friday 21 June 2024, Calderdale Council won the ‘Leadership in responding to the climate emergency’ category at the prestigious awards, which celebrate success in local government and outstanding work and… read more … about Award win highlights climate action work>>
A special event will highlight the valuable work of the Armed Forces community, its importance to Calderdale’s heritage and culture, and the support available to past and present members. Families can take part in Armed Forces Day(external link) on Saturday 29 June at a free fun day on Southgate in Halifax town centre. From 9am… read more … about Celebrate Armed Forces Day in Calderdale>>
