Calderdale Council is supporting the BBC’s Kit out the Nation(external link) campaign, to provide sports equipment to children and young people to help them become more active. Complementing our own Active Calderdale campaign, the BBC initiative aims to help young people be more active and is asking for donations of unwanted sports equipment which could… read more … about Donate unwanted sports equipment as part of BBC campaign>>
In response to the devastating situation in Afghanistan, Calderdale has pledged to support families fleeing persecution and conflict. Calderdale has a long tradition of welcoming refugees and asylum seekers from around the world, and is proud of its kindness, diversity and togetherness. Calderdale Council, in partnership with Migration Yorkshire, the Home Office and… read more … about Calderdale welcomes Afghan refugees>>
On GCSE results day 2021, Cllr Adam Wilkinson, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, said: “Congratulations and well done to everyone getting their GCSE results today. “After a really difficult year, these results recognise the hard work and determination of young people to carry on and achieve. “The GCSE… read more … about Well done GCSE students!>>
Work to create new pedestrian areas with benches, plants and trees around Brighouse town centre is now complete and local people are invited to share their feedback. New decking and seating areas are now in place on Commercial Street and by the canal side near Brighouse market. These new ‘parklet’ areas have transformed parts of… read more … about Have your say on new seating areas in Brighouse town centre>>
Multiple organisations across Yorkshire have joined forces to encourage people across the entire region to learn about the dangers of open water swimming, after recent hot weather has led to a spate of tragic water incidents on beaches and in lakes, rivers, reservoirs and canals. Due to extremely hot temperatures in the last few weeks,… read more … about Yorkshire organisations come together to highlight importance of being water wise>>
Statement from Calderdale Interfaith Council and Calderdale Council Following the sad news that Holocaust survivor, Rudi Leavor has died at the age of 95, Cllr Chris Pillai JP, the Mayor of Calderdale and Chair of Calderdale Interfaith Council, said: “We are deeply saddened by the news of Rudi’s death. Rudi was a remarkable man and… read more … about Paying tribute to Holocaust survivor, Rudi Leavor>>
Calderdale Council is paying tribute to Cllr Mohammad Naeem, who sadly passed away on Friday 9 July after a period of illness. Cllr Naeem was elected as a Labour Councillor for Park ward in May 2018, having previously represented the former St John’s ward between 1989 and 1992. He was well-known across Calderdale and West… read more … about Paying tribute to Cllr Mohammad Naeem>>
“We are still Calderdale!” After some of the toughest months on record, this message of hope and optimism inspired over 150 people at one of Calderdale’s most important events of the year. The annual ‘We Are Calderdale’ event took to Facebook and YouTube this year with a new name to capture the borough’s amazing resilience… read more … about Flagship event shows that We Are Still Calderdale>>
Wainhouse Tower in Halifax will light up orange from Monday 14 to Sunday 20 June to mark Calderdale’s support for national Refugee Week. Refugee Week is a UK-wide festival celebrating the contribution of refugees and asylum seekers across the country, and promoting understanding of why people seek sanctuary. This year’s theme is ‘We Cannot Walk… read more … about Shining a light on the Valley of Sanctuary this Refugee Week>>
