The full stretch of towpath on the Rochdale canal in Calderdale will soon be fully accessible for the first time, as work begins to install bridge decks along the canal weirs. Calderdale Council is supporting work to improve access across seven weirs on the Rochdale canal between Todmorden and Luddendenfoot, in partnership with the Canal… read more … about Work to begin on canal side improvements>>
A new policy, setting out clear conditions around the inclusion of animals at events and as part of filming in Calderdale, is being considered by the Council’s Cabinet. Calderdale Council takes the safety and wellbeing of animals incredibly seriously and does all it can to ensure that welfare standards and legal compliance are maintained when… read more … about Protecting animal welfare in Calderdale>>
A new report aimed at improving support for people who have experienced trauma has been published by Calderdale Council’s Director of Public Health, Debs Harkins. All Directors of Public Health in England have a duty to publish an annual report covering the state of health within their local population, so that the Council and partners… read more … about Making Calderdale a place of hope for all>>
The progress made by a Council plan to make life better for everyone in Calderdale will be reviewed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. The transformational impact of the Council’s Corporate Plan over the last two years will be discussed by Councillors at a meeting on Monday 16 March 2026. This is the final review of the… read more … about Ambitious plan delivers for Calderdale>>
West Yorkshire leaders are set to give the go-ahead for the first phase of a project which will see a new rail station and improved cycling and walking infrastructure built in Elland. The new station will be added to the Calder Valley line and will improve the town’s transport links with the wider region and… read more … about Major milestone for Elland Rail Station project as key walking and cycling upgrades set for approval>>
Local feedback has proved invaluable in helping to shape future road safety measures at schools across the borough, as part of a review into the way that children and young people travel to and from school. Calderdale Council has been working with schools and communities to look at what needs to be in place at… read more … about Feedback shapes safe, active and sustainable school travel>>
A Calderdale Council spokesperson said: “The trial has found that both Malcolm Phillips and Linda Brunning committed horrific offences of abuse of children, entrusted to their care, who were residing at Skircoat Lodge in the 1980s and 1990s. Calderdale Council is deeply sorry for the harm and suffering caused by these individuals, and for the… read more … about Statement on Skircoat Lodge trial>>
Marking 100 years of Shibden Park, the four-day outdoor celebration brings together world-renowned artists, local talent and community creativity West Yorkshire’s culture-rich borough of Calderdale has announced a new open-air festival of classical music, comedy, musical theatre, brass bands, interactive family performance and an imaginative community garden trail – all in the setting of Shibden… read more … about ‘Stage at the Lake’: New Cultural Festival Launches at Shibden Hall>>
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>>
