In response to the Budget announcement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Wednesday 30 October 2024, Cllr Jane Scullion, Leader of Calderdale Council, said: “Like all councils across the country, in Calderdale we are facing the unprecedented pressures of increased demand for our services, more complex needs in our local communities and reduced budgets. Our current… read more … about Calderdale Council’s response to the Autumn Budget>>
Calderdale Council is determined to transform travel in and around Hebden Bridge, to ensure that all who travel into the town can do so in a way that is safe, better for people’s health and supports local businesses. In line with these priorities, the Council is in the final stages of delivering a £5… read more … about Transforming travel in and around Hebden Bridge>>
People are encouraged to line the streets of Halifax and watch the Remembrance Sunday parade on 10 November 2024. Calderdale Council has announced the details of its annual parade to help people come together to remember the sacrifice of the Armed Forces community. On Sunday 10 November, Calderdale will join the rest of the country… read more … about Supporting Remembrance in Calderdale>>
The transformation of Brighouse Market is now underway as part of the £19.1 million Government-funded Town Deal being delivered by Calderdale Council and the Brighouse Town Deal Board. Demolition of the existing building on the canalside site has already begun, with West Yorkshire-based Triton Construction leading on construction of the new market, on behalf of… read more … about Milestone moment for Brighouse as Town Deal market transformation begins>>
Calderdale Council is reviewing parking across the borough, ensuring the right parking is provided in the right place, considering the requirements of individual towns in the borough. As part of the Council’s agreed Parking Strategy, work is taking place to develop individual Parking Area Plans for each of the six towns in Calderdale – Brighouse,… read more … about Supporting the right parking in the right place>>
Calderdale Council has reviewed its winter service plans this year to help deliver required budget savings whilst keeping Calderdale safe and moving during wintry weather. The winter service includes gritting, which involves spreading rock salt on roads to prevent ice forming and to melt any existing ice. This year’s budget, approved by Council in February… read more … about Preparing for ice and snow>>
Searching for information about local land charges in Calderdale is now easier and quicker, as the service has transferred to the national database. The Local Land Charges (LLC) register holds information about charges held against property, which could restrict its use or incur payment. Examples include planning conditions, listed buildings or tree preservation orders. When… read more … about Improving the property-buying process in Calderdale>>
The future of waste and recycling collections in Calderdale will be discussed at the Council’s next Cabinet meeting. Waste and recycling is the biggest service that the Council provides in terms of volume, with over 7.5 million scheduled collections from 95,000 households every year. The Council’s current waste and recycling collection contract has been with… read more … about The future of waste and recycling collections in Calderdale>>
The planned public engagement event at Todmorden Market tomorrow (Saturday 26 October) is now cancelled. Calderdale Council was due to hold two engagement sessions at the market, for people to find out more about the Active Todmorden project, including an additional option to create a walking and wheeling scheme through the town. The project is… read more … about Active Todmorden engagement event cancelled>>
