Funding is now available for community and voluntary groups in Calderdale providing advice and practical help for residents facing pressures with the cost of living. In partnership with the Community Foundation for Calderdale, the Council has launched the latest round of the Calderdale Resilience Fund. Local groups can apply for funding of up to £7000… read more … about Grants for cost of living support>>
Work has begun on improvements to public spaces in Todmorden town centre, as part of the £17.5million Todmorden Town Deal project. The Public Places in the Heart of Todmorden project will develop Bramsche Square and the surrounding area into a welcoming, attractive and more accessible public space in Todmorden town centre. Calderdale Council is delivering… read more … about Improvements underway in the heart of Todmorden>>
Applications are still open for voluntary roles on the new Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board. Due to the national programme timeline, the deadline is now sooner, to make sure the Board is in place in time to meet key Pride in Place milestones. People now need to submit their expressions of interest by Sunday 24… read more … about Volunteer as a board member to shape the future of Mixenden and parts of Illingworth>>
Colin and Gillian Greenwood from Calderdale have been awarded the highest honour by the Council at a special ceremony in Halifax Town Hall. The Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Steven Leigh MBE, granted Freedom of the Borough to the local philanthropists on behalf of the Council on Monday 20 April 2026. Their family and friends and… read more … about Community champions receive Calderdale’s highest honour>>
A new campaign by Calderdale Council is highlighting the abuse experienced by its members of staff. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, reported incidents of aggression and verbal abuse towards Calderdale Council staff have risen by 689%. A new film, Behind Every Role(external link) supported by a wider campaign, is a reminder that every job title represents… read more … about Behind Every Role highlights level of abuse faced by Council staff>>
Calderdale residents are being urged to register to vote and check voter application deadlines, to ensure they can have their say in the upcoming local election. On Thursday 7 May, residents in Calderdale will vote for their local councillors. This year is an ‘all out election’ meaning every seat across the borough is up for… read more … about Be prepared for the upcoming local election>>
A Calderdale resident is lending his support to Yorkshire and Humber’s first quit smoking campaign developed and filmed in the region. After smoking for over 20 years, Roy, aged 45 from Brighouse, realised the impact it was having on his health and decided he wanted to break his addiction. He is urging the 14,900 smokers… read more … about Former smoker from Calderdale voices support for regional quit smoking campaign>>
Calderdale Council and Yorkshire Water have signed a landmark agreement to improve the health of the River Calder. In the first agreement of its kind in the Yorkshire region, a new Memorandum of Understanding sets out how the two organisations will work more closely together to tackle pollution, improve water quality and support nature-based solutions… read more … about Landmark agreement to improve health of River Calder>>
A passionate member of the north Halifax community has been appointed as Chair of thePride in Place Neighbourhood Board, helping to guide plans for significant investment across Mixenden and parts of Illingworth. Mixenden and neighbouring parts of Illingworth have been included in the Government’s new Pride in Place(external link) programme, meaning the area will receive £20 million… read more … about New Chair appointed to lead Pride in Place programme>>
