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The Victoria Theatre has been at the heart of entertainment in Halifax for 125 years and a new display is marking this significant milestone. The theatre building opened in February 1901. To celebrate the 125-year legacy of the venue, the Friends of the Victoria Theatre group has curated a new exhibition, which has now officially… read more … about 125 years in the spotlight: Landmark exhibition celebrates the history of Halifax’s Victoria Theatre>>

Friends group with display cases at Halifax Central LIbrary

A Calderdale secondary school has been recognised for the health and wellbeing support it offers its young people. Calder High School, in Mytholmroyd, is the first secondary school in the borough to achieve the Calderdale Healthy Schools Gold Award in Mental and Emotional Wellbeing. The award programme recognises and celebrates the work that schools carry… read more … about Calderdale school reaches gold standard for health and wellbeing support>>

Two male teachers holding certificate with golden retriever dog in front of them

Press release from Norse Group Calderdale Council is entering a new joint venture partnership with Norse Group to deliver waste and recycling services across the borough, from August 2026. The new co-owned company, named ‘Calderdale Norse’ aims to enhance service delivery, improve efficiency, and create lasting social value for the community. Waste and recycling represent… read more … about Calderdale Council partners with Norse Group for waste and recycling services>>

CGI image showing how Calderdale Norse branded waste vehicle could look in Halifax

Plans to make it easier and safer to walk, wheel and cycle in Elland are set to move a step closer, and will be discussed at Calderdale Council’s Cabinet meeting on Monday 12 January 2026. Better connections to the proposed new Elland Rail Station are planned as part of an ‘access package’ including two new… read more … about Step forward for proposed Elland Rail Station benefits>>

Cllr Scott Patient outside Halifax Town Hall

Press release from West Yorkshire Trading Standards and Calderdale Council Robert Catlow, who previously admitted to defrauding his elderly mother whilst she was residing in a care home has been ordered to pay back £145,045.57 following a Proceeds of Crime application by West Yorkshire Trading Standards. He has also been ordered to pay £52,046.57 in… read more … about Confiscation Order for Calderdale man who defrauded his mother>>

The Christmas school holidays are just around the corner and young people in Calderdale are once again able to enjoy exciting activities, all including a free, nutritious warm meal, as part of the Healthy Holidays Calderdale programme. Funded by the Department for Education’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme, and in partnership with the Community Foundation… read more … about Celebrating happy Healthy Holidays>>

Image showing young people on raft with text Healthy Holidays programme is number 1

Calderdale Council has taken a major step forward in its commitment to young people leaving care, announcing that care leavers in the borough will now be fully exempt from paying Council Tax. As the corporate parent for children and young people who cannot safely remain with their families, the Council is dedicated to ensuring every… read more … about Calderdale strengthens its support for care leavers with landmark Council Tax exemption>>

Cllr Adam Wilkinson outside Halifax Town Hall