Author Archives: Calderdale Council

People in Calderdale are being asked for their views to help develop designs for the new Family Hubs programme. Calderdale Council is creating a new network of Family Hubs, which will provide support for families in Calderdale with children aged 0-19 years (or up to age 25 for young people with special educational needs or… read more … about Help shape designs for our Family Hubs>>

Father reading to baby

Plans for the new Halifax Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool have moved a step closer following a review of the leisure services offered by the Council in the town. In November 2022 the Council was forced to pause the development of the new Leisure Centre at North Bridge after rising inflation meant the anticipated cost… read more … about A leisure centre fit for the future>>

Cllr Jane Scullion, Leader of Calderdale Council

This Net Zero Week (1-7 July), Calderdale Council is progressing work on an innovative new project, which has been awarded funding from Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme(external link). Calderdale Council is one of 21 authorities to receive a share of £6million funding to help accelerate innovation and support the country’s journey to net zero. The… read more … about Power Calderdale project gets the green light>>

Zero carbon Calderdale

Work is progressing as part of a major road improvement programme which is set to improve journey times, reduce congestion and support active travel. The A646/A6033 Corridor Improvement Programme stretches from Todmorden to Skircoat Moor, near Halifax and is being delivered in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. It aims to address long-standing issues… read more … about Transforming travel around Hebden Bridge>>

Hebden Bridge

The Council is presenting its Annual Corporate Performance Report at the meeting of Cabinet on Monday 10 July 2023. The report highlights the key challenges and achievements between 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023. Next year, the borough will celebrate its 50th birthday and reflect on its Vision for the year 2024. In the… read more … about Reflecting on a year of challenges and improvements>>

Cllr Dacre

Calderdale Council is reaffirming its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, by proposing to become the first employer in Yorkshire and the Humber to adopt UNISON’s national Anti-Racism Charter(external link). One of the Council’s three priorities is to reduce inequalities. Adopting the Charter would send out a clear message to staff and communities that it… read more … about Progressing the Council’s commitment to equality>>

Cllr Dacre

People committing environmental crimes, such as littering or fly tipping, could be subject to increased enforcement action, as Calderdale Council considers new levels of fines for certain offences. The Council is committed to keeping the borough safe and clean. It spends a large proportion of its resources on cleaning streets and open spaces, aiming to… read more … about Taking action to protect Calderdale’s environment>>

Fly tipped tyres at Cold Edge Road

People in Calderdale are being asked for their comments on two planning documents designed to guide the types of new housing being delivered in the borough. From Friday 30 June, Calderdale Council is launching a consultation on documents known as the Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and the Self and Custom Build SPD. There… read more … about Feedback to help guide planning processes>>

Cllr Jane Scullion