Transformation work in the heart of Brighouse will begin early in the new year, following the appointment of Esh Construction to deliver the project on behalf of Calderdale Council and the Brighouse Town Deal Board as part of the £19.1 million UK Government funded Town Deal. The improvements across the town centre involve upgrading streets… read more … about Contractor delivering transformation of Brighouse town centre to set out construction plans>>
A major Council plan is helping to make life in Calderdale better for everyone. The transformational impact that the Council’s Corporate Plan 2024-2026 has had over the last year will be discussed by Councillors at the Cabinet meeting on Monday 3 November 2025. The plan shows ambition for Calderdale, focusing on how the Council will… read more … about Major plan delivers for Calderdale>>
A new welcoming and spacious bar area has now opened at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax, as part of wider improvements at the venue. The Victoria Theatre is a much-loved visitor attraction in Calderdale and a key heritage building in Halifax. Recent significant improvement work, with funding from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund, has… read more … about Shining a spotlight on theatre improvements>>
With October half term on the horizon, Calderdale Council is working with providers to support another Healthy Holidays activity programme, after a record-breaking summer. Local families can now book on to activities for October half term, as part of Healthy Holidays Calderdale – a partnership between Calderdale Council, the Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) and… read more … about Celebrating a successful summer ahead of a Healthy Holidays half term>>
Calderdale Council’s ambitious project to transform travel in and around Halifax has reached an important milestone, with upgrades to the junction and area at Bull Green. The Council is delivering the A629 Phase 2 Halifax town centre project, which is fully funded through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund. Construction is split… read more … about Bull Green upgrades latest milestone for Halifax transformation>>
Calderdale Council is delighted that our adult social care services have been rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care. This followed an assurance assessment and on-site visit by the CQC team between 30 April and 1 May 2025. This is the first time Calderdale Council’s adult… read more … about Adult social care is rated Good>>
Nine Calderdale Council employees serving for a combined total of over 200 years have been recognised for the difference they have made, at the Long Service Awards at Halifax Town Hall. The Council event on Tuesday 7 October 2025 celebrated staff who have worked there for 25+ years. The Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Steven Leigh,… read more … about Celebrating over 200 years of service at Calderdale Council>>
A powerful new fostering film is supporting Calderdale Council’s campaign to recruit more foster carers in the borough. ‘The Run’ is the seventh film to be produced by a growing partnership of councils and children’s trusts to promote local authority fostering. The film focuses on Tom, an 11-year-old boy, contrasting his need to run –… read more … about New film highlights the power of fostering>>
A former brownfield site in Sowerby Bridge is being transformed into a new community of affordable homes, as part of ongoing collaborative efforts to provide high-quality housing in Calderdale. Together Housing, a northern based housing association, is working with Termrim Construction to progress construction on 30 homes for affordable rent at Rawson Wood, a site… read more … about Affordable Housing Scheme Breathing New Life into Brownfield Site in Calderdale>>
