Over £4million of funding could support work to make homes in Calderdale warmer, healthier and cheaper to heat. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will consider plans for the use of grant funding of £4.14million following a successful application to the government’s Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 scheme. Subject to approvals, the funding will be used to deliver… read more … about Supporting healthy homes which are cheaper to heat>>
Calderdale Council and the Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) is continuing to invest in work to tackle the climate emergency, with the latest round of community grants now open for applications. The £1 million Calderdale Climate Emergency Fund is a joint project between the Council and the CFFC as part of their partnership work to… read more … about Grant scheme supports climate action in Calderdale>>
The results from Calderdale Council’s annual residents survey are in, with 70% of people responding to the survey agreeing that Calderdale is a great place to live. Each year, the Council invites residents to take the Vision 2024 perception survey which helps measure progress towards achieving the Vision for the borough for the year 2024…. read more … about Residents agree that Calderdale is a great place to live>>
Work has started on construction of the new Mixenden Community Hub, in a major step towards a thriving future for north Halifax. The Hub will become the heart of the area, a place where residents can go to access community healthcare services, to relax, socialise or be active in the community garden, and to learn,… read more … about Construction underway at Mixenden Community Hub>>
Calderdale Council is taking part in ‘No Mow May’, with areas of open space in the borough being left to grow naturally throughout the month of May. The annual national ‘No Mow May’ campaign is run by the conservation charity Plantlife and encourages garden owners and green space managers not to mow grass during May…. read more … about Let it grow for No Mow May>>
Calderdale businesses have the chance to learn how to save energy and cut costs at an event run by the Council, to support its priority to tackle the climate emergency. Business Growth Calderdale’s ‘Energy saving and sustainability in business’ event is on Thursday 30 March. Held at Bertie’s in Elland, it is designed to help… read more … about Business event to share energy-saving tips >>
A major new project underway in Calderdale to inform work to reach ambitious net zero targets and support efforts to tackle the climate emergency. Calderdale Council has set a target for the borough to achieve net zero by 2038, with significant progress by 2030. Extensive work has been taking place to reduce the carbon emissions… read more … about New local energy plan to support net zero ambitions>>
Work is due to begin on the creation of a new wetland nature reserve at Brearley Fields in Mytholmroyd. The project, which is partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund, will transform the former playing fields into a valuable wetland habitat and enhance naturally managed flood risk. The wetlands will feature two large ponds… read more … about Innovative wetland project to reduce flood risk and create wildlife habitats>>
The latest plans to improve options for walking and cycling journeys in north and west Halifax are now available, with updates to the proposals shaped by local people following public consultation. Calderdale Council, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, is working on two Improved Streets for People projects, which focus on a number… read more … about Drop-in sessions present latest proposals to improve walking and cycling in north and west Halifax>>
