Category Archives: Community volunteers

Calderdale Council’s innovative work to tackle the climate emergency has received national recognition as one of only 10 councils shortlisted in the Net Zero category of the prestigious LGC Awards. The awards, which are held annually by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC), recognise the best of local government innovation and service delivery. The Net Zero… read more … about National recognition for net zero progress>>

Cllr Scott Patient outside Halifax Town Hall

Calderdale Council is looking for people to get involved in a unique volunteering opportunity – to be part of the team at what’s said to be the world’s tallest folly. At 77 metres tall, Wainhouse Tower has dominated the Halifax skyline for almost 150 years and offers stunning panoramic views of the local landscape. The… read more … about Bring Calderdale’s history to life with new volunteering opportunity>>

Wainhouse Tower

A programme of tree planting has been taking place at Council-owned sites across Calderdale, with support from local schools and businesses. National Tree Week takes place each year in late November/early December, marking the start of the winter planting season. To support this initiative, the Council facilitated the planting of 300 trees on the boundary… read more … about Tree planting programme takes root>>

Cllr Scott Patient with spade digging as part of tree planting at Park Wood

Calderdale’s kind community volunteers have been thanked for their partnership work to ensure a safe and peaceful bonfire weekend in November 2023. On Thursday 30 November, Calderdale Council, West Yorkshire Police and West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service held a special event at Halifax Town Hall, to recognise those who went the extra mile to… read more … about Volunteers thanked for keeping Calderdale safe>>

Community thank you event

The continued impact of the cost of living crisis on Calderdale residents is being recognised in the Council’s Anti-Poverty Annual Report and Action Plan. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 11 December, members will consider the Anti-Poverty Annual Report and Action Plan, which outlines the work taking place across the borough by… read more … about Working together to tackle poverty>>

Cllr Jenny Lynn, Calderdale Council's Cabinet Member for Public Services and Communities

A local organisation will support a bright future for the former Sowerby Bridge Youth and Community Centre, after Calderdale Council officially handed over the running of the facility to the Foundry Street Community Centre group. The former Sowerby Bridge Youth and Community Centre is a building steeped in history and originally a Wesleyan Mission Chapel…. read more … about Supporting a thriving future for Sowerby Bridge community centre>>

Foundry Street Community Centre group with keys to the building, entering the door.

An army of Calderdale Council teams took to the streets of the Upper Calder Valley last week, in three Days of Action to help make the area safer, cleaner and greener and to prepare for winter.  From litter picking to road safety checks, teams focused on the things that matter most and make the biggest… read more … about Days of Action tackle issues that matter most>>

Local community and voluntary sector groups in Calderdale are invited to apply for two grant schemes, providing significant funding to help them support some of the most vulnerable people in the borough. Calderdale Council recognises the big difference that voluntary and community groups make to people’s lives across the borough, providing a range of benefits,… read more … about Cash boost for Calderdale’s voluntary groups>>

Cllr Sarah Courtney outside Halifax Town Hall

Local organisations around Calderdale are benefitting from funding to help support people in the borough who may be struggling with the cost of living. 46 community, voluntary and faith organisations around the borough have been awarded a share of £500,000 from the Calderdale Cost of Living Fund. The fund is made up of contributions from… read more … about Cost of living support to help Calderdale residents>>

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