Calderdale Council is making progress to prepare for new waste and recycling services in the borough. 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 with SUEZ will expire in… read more … about Preparing for the future of waste and recycling in Calderdale>>
Transformation work in the heart of Brighouse will begin early in the new year, following the appointment of Esh Construction to deliver the project on behalf of Calderdale Council and the Brighouse Town Deal Board as part of the £19.1 million UK Government funded Town Deal. The improvements across the town centre involve upgrading streets… read more … about Contractor delivering transformation of Brighouse town centre to set out construction plans>>
A major Council plan is helping to make life in Calderdale better for everyone. The transformational impact that the Council’s Corporate Plan 2024-2026 has had over the last year will be discussed by Councillors at the Cabinet meeting on Monday 3 November 2025. The plan shows ambition for Calderdale, focusing on how the Council will… read more … about Major plan delivers for Calderdale>>
With October half term on the horizon, Calderdale Council is working with providers to support another Healthy Holidays activity programme, after a record-breaking summer. Local families can now book on to activities for October half term, as part of Healthy Holidays Calderdale – a partnership between Calderdale Council, the Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) and… read more … about Celebrating a successful summer ahead of a Healthy Holidays half term>>
Nine Calderdale Council employees serving for a combined total of over 200 years have been recognised for the difference they have made, at the Long Service Awards at Halifax Town Hall. The Council event on Tuesday 7 October 2025 celebrated staff who have worked there for 25+ years. The Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Steven Leigh,… read more … about Celebrating over 200 years of service at Calderdale Council>>
The Leader of Calderdale Council, Cllr Jane Scullion said: “This is truly shocking news and our thoughts and condolences are with all of the people who have been affected. This is a despicable act on a day and in a place of such significance to the Jewish community. “Our thanks go to the Emergency Services… read more … about Manchester synagogue attack – statement from the Council’s Leader>>
Residents and businesses across Brighouse have been key to the development of plans for the £19.1 million UK Government-funded Town Deal. The significant investment is supporting projects as part of the Brighouse Deal, aiming to make the town a more attractive place for people to shop and spend time and money. The first project has… read more … about Creating a town centre fit for the future>>
Postal voters in Calderdale may need to reapply to continue to vote by post in future elections. Following changes introduced by the government’s Elections Act 2022, postal voters now need to reapply to vote by post every three years. All postal voters who completed a postal vote application form before 31 October 2023 will be… read more … about Calderdale postal voters to receive important information about renewing their details>>
A new initiative is supporting young people in Calderdale, helping children who are at risk of being excluded to get back on track and succeed. Calderdale Council is working in partnership with Trinity Multi Academy Trust on a new pilot project supporting young people in alternative provision – places that provide education for children who… read more … about Helping young people to achieve their best>>
