Last week we heard the sad news of the death of Councillor Mrs Geraldine Carter. To mark the exceptional civic contribution of our Deputy Mayor for the Borough of Calderdale, we will fly the Union Flag at half-mast at Halifax Town Hall from tomorrow, Tuesday 3 February 2026, until our next Full Council meeting,… read more … about Honouring Cllr Mrs Geraldine Carter and Cllr David Kirton>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
The cost of parking in some of Calderdale Council’s car parks and on-street bays will change over the coming months. The Council has reviewed parking across the borough to make sure that the right parking is provided in the right place and that it reflects the individual characteristics of each of the six main towns… read more … about Parking charges under review>>
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>>
In June 2025 the Administrative Court refused permission for a judicial review into the Council’s decision to grant a permit to Calder Valley Skip Hire (CVSH) for the operation of a small waste incinerator plant. After an appeal against the Court’s refusal, permission for a judicial review was then given during a recent hearing at… read more … about Statement on Calder Valley Skip Hire>>
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>>
