Calderdale Council’s children’s home which provides short breaks for children with special needs has achieved the top accolade from Ofsted in its latest inspection. Linden Brook respite service has been rated ‘outstanding’ in all aspects of the way it cares for children aged four to 17 with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and complex health needs…. read more … about Top Ofsted rating for ‘exceptional’ short breaks service>>
A new policy, setting out clear conditions around the inclusion of animals at events and as part of filming in Calderdale, is being considered by the Council’s Cabinet. Calderdale Council takes the safety and wellbeing of animals incredibly seriously and does all it can to ensure that welfare standards and legal compliance are maintained when… read more … about Protecting animal welfare in Calderdale>>
A new report aimed at improving support for people who have experienced trauma has been published by Calderdale Council’s Director of Public Health, Debs Harkins. All Directors of Public Health in England have a duty to publish an annual report covering the state of health within their local population, so that the Council and partners… read more … about Making Calderdale a place of hope for all>>
The progress made by a Council plan to make life better for everyone in Calderdale will be reviewed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. The transformational impact of the Council’s Corporate Plan over the last two years will be discussed by Councillors at a meeting on Monday 16 March 2026. This is the final review of the… read more … about Ambitious plan delivers for Calderdale>>
Work across Calderdale to build strong communities for everyone, where people get along well, is being discussed by the Council’s Cabinet. Strong, connected communities are at the heart of the Vision 2034(external link) for the borough. When people feel they belong, when diversity is valued, and when neighbours trust one another, our towns become safer,… read more … about Building stronger communities>>
Calderdale communities are getting behind an exciting bid to crown Halifax the UK’s Town of Culture 2028. The Government’s brand new national Town of Culture competition comes with a £3 million prize for the winner to deliver an inspiring cultural programme. Calderdale Council, in partnership with local organisations, is putting Halifax forward for the prestigious… read more … about Backing the Town of Culture bid for Halifax>>
Feedback from local people is being used to help shape services and support for over 50s in Calderdale, as the results are in from the 2025 Ageing Well survey. The Calderdale Health and Wellbeing Board met on Thursday 26 February 2026 at Halifax Town Hall, where the theme of the meeting was ‘Ageing Well’. Local leaders… read more … about Shaping an age-friendly Calderdale>>
West Yorkshire leaders are set to give the go-ahead for the first phase of a project which will see a new rail station and improved cycling and walking infrastructure built in Elland. The new station will be added to the Calder Valley line and will improve the town’s transport links with the wider region and… read more … about Major milestone for Elland Rail Station project as key walking and cycling upgrades set for approval>>
Local feedback has proved invaluable in helping to shape future road safety measures at schools across the borough, as part of a review into the way that children and young people travel to and from school. Calderdale Council has been working with schools and communities to look at what needs to be in place at… read more … about Feedback shapes safe, active and sustainable school travel>>
