The new link road on the A629 south of Halifax is now open, as part of work to improve the flow of traffic and make it easier to walk, cycle or take public transport. The new bridge spanning the Calder and Hebble navigation, opened on Sunday 28 April, as part of phase 1b of the… read more … about New bridge and new routes now open as project progresses>>
A Calderdale Council solicitor has earned a prestigious national role for her outstanding work, putting Calderdale on the map for leading the way in local government law. Aneeka Muneer, the Council’s Principal Litigation Solicitor, was appointed President of Lawyers in Local Government (LLG) on Wednesday 17 April 2024. LLG is the national voice of lawyers… read more … about Council employee puts Calderdale on the map>>
A major plan to make life in Calderdale better for everyone has had a transformational impact, according to a review of the Council’s Corporate Plan 2022-2024. At the Cabinet meeting on Monday 11 March 2024, Councillors will discuss the plan’s progress on helping to improve life for residents, businesses and visitors at a time of… read more … about Delivering for Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council made “clear and impressive progress” throughout 2023, according to a team of local government experts. The Local Government Association Corporate Peer Challenge team returned to the Council in November 2023, to look at action taken since its first visit in February 2023. The team reviewed progress with the recommendations it had made to… read more … about National experts praise Council’s progress>>
Calderdale’s proud tradition of innovation was in the spotlight at a major event helping businesses to grow through new ideas and opportunities. Dozens of businesses from across Calderdale and West Yorkshire discovered how to take their products, services and processes to the next level, at the ‘Innovate Local: West Yorkshire’ event at Dean Clough, Halifax,… read more … about Major business event showcases Calderdale’s innovation>>
Cllr Jane Scullion, Leader of Calderdale Council said: “I am deeply saddened by the horrific scenes of violence we have seen in Israel and Gaza. Terrorism is never the answer and must be condemned. “My thoughts are with all those who are suffering, and with connected communities around the world. “In Calderdale we are proud… read more … about Statement from Calderdale Council on the violence in Israel and Gaza>>
Calderdale Council staff who go above and beyond for our communities were recognised at the annual Our Stars awards ceremony on Thursday 28 September. A record number of nominations highlighted the massive range of services that the Council provides – from care, community protection and tackling the cost of living crisis, to housing, libraries, finance… read more … about Council stars awarded for outstanding work>>
People could soon have their say on documents setting out how future planning developments will meet requirements to deliver improvements for the natural environment. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 9 October 2023, Members will be asked to approve a four-week public consultation on the Biodiversity Net Gain Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). Once… read more … about Ensuring developments deliver environmental benefits>>
Creating a Council workforce for the 2030s and beyond will be considered at the next Cabinet meeting on Monday 7 August 2023. Cabinet Members will be asked to approve a new Workforce Strategy and Delivery Plan, which outlines the Council’s aspirations for the workforce over the next five to ten years, ensuring it continues to… read more … about A workforce for the future>>
