Category Archives: Climate emergency

Todmorden residents are invited to have their say on updated plans for walking and cycling routes through the town. The Active Todmorden project is one of the eight projects which make up the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal programme, which is funded by the UK Government and overseen by Todmorden Town Board. Calderdale Council is… read more … about Changes afoot for Active Todmorden project>>

Cllr Sarah Courtney outside Halifax Town Hall

Calderdale’s burgeoning green sector brought in £725m to the region’s economy in just one year and is set for a growth explosion – a new report reveals today.  And today the report authors urged businesses to “join the decarbonisation revolution” and snap up free expert support with growth in the sector predicted to soar.  The… read more … about Calderdale businesses urged to join ‘decarbonisation revolution’ as report shows green sector brought in £725m to economy in a year>>

Cllr Scott Patient outside Halifax Town Hall

Calderdale residents who are passionate about making a difference, are invited to take part in an exciting new initiative, helping to shape climate action and supporting work to make Calderdale homes warmer, healthier and cheaper to heat. Calderdale Council, working in partnership with Carbon Co-op, and Todmorden Learning Centre. is progressing work on the Calderdale… read more … about Join the Citizens’ Jury helping to shape climate action>>

Cllr Scott Patient outside Halifax Town Hall

A Calderdale Council employee has been recognised for their commitment to climate action, as a finalist in the Environment 100 awards. Gill Wrigley, the Council’s lead officer for the Calderdale Sphagnum Project, has been included on the Environment 100 list(external link), which celebrates the outstanding contributions of individuals and organisations dedicated to creating a greener… read more … about National recognition for Council’s ‘peatland pioneer’>>

Gill Wrigley pictured in rain with moss.

An innovative project to help restore Calderdale’s moorland areas and support the borough’s ambitious carbon reduction targets, has received national recognition. Calderdale Council has been named as a finalist in the APSE Service Awards 2024(external link), in the category of Best Climate Action or Decarbonisation Initiative. The awards celebrate excellence in public service, across 17… read more … about National recognition for innovative climate project>>

Calderdale's countryside volunteers study sphagnum moss

An epic new walking challenge is encouraging people to get active whilst enjoying Calderdale’s distinctive landscapes and culture.  As part of the Calderdale Year of Culture 2024 (CultureDale(external link)) programme, the Council is inviting long-distance walking enthusiasts to celebrate Calderdale’s 50th birthday year by walking the Calderdale Way – a 50-mile walking route that encircles… read more … about The Calderdale Way: 50 miles for 50 years>>

Calderdale Council has stopped using peat products in its gardening work, to protect fragile peatland habitats and contribute to net zero carbon targets. During national Net Zero Week (6-12 July), the Council is highlighting the important work across the borough to reduce carbon emissions. Peatlands are major carbon stores and support vulnerable wildlife. When peat… read more … about Pulling the plug on peat products>>

During national Net Zero Week (6-12 July), Calderdale Council is highlighting the important partnership work across the borough to reduce carbon emissions. Calderdale is leading the way in its efforts to tackle the climate emergency, with the development of a Local Area Energy Plan (LAEP) and a 3D digital map showing every building in the… read more … about Playing our part in climate action this Net Zero Week>>

Graphic for our path to a brigther future

Calderdale Council’s innovative climate work with local communities has received national recognition at the MJ Local Government Achievement Awards. At a ceremony in London on Friday 21 June 2024, Calderdale Council won the ‘Leadership in responding to the climate emergency’ category at the prestigious awards, which celebrate success in local government and outstanding work and… read more … about Award win highlights climate action work>>