Funding is now available for community and voluntary groups in Calderdale providing advice and practical help for residents facing pressures with the cost of living. Reducing inequalities is one of Calderdale Council’s priorities, with a key focus of supporting residents who may be struggling with the cost of living. The Council works closely alongside partners… read more … about Grants for cost of living support>>
Calderdale Council’s strong commitment to making life in the borough better for everyone, is being highlighted as part of the annual corporate performance report. At the Cabinet meeting on Monday 30 June 2025, Councillors will discuss the annual report which contains a summary of the Council’s performance between April 2024 to the end of March… read more … about Delivering for Calderdale>>
A new web resource is helping local people to find out more information about the opportunities available to support adults in Calderdale, all in one place. The Community Information Directory(external link) has been developed by Calderdale Council, in partnership with local health and community partners. This free, interactive resource is a searchable directory which brings… read more … about New directory provides one-stop-shop for local opportunities>>
This Foster Care Fortnight (12- 25 May), Calderdale Council is stepping up its campaign to recruit more foster carers, highlighting the benefits of fostering with the Council and celebrating the great work of its existing carers. Foster Care Fortnight is the Fostering Network’s annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and show how foster… read more … about Building powerful relationships this Foster Care Fortnight>>
Public Health leaders at Calderdale Council are supporting the regional Yes to Quit campaign, which asks ‘What will you miss?’, highlighting that 2 in 3 smokers will die too soon, unless they quit. Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable ill health and death, costing the Yorkshire and Humber region an estimated £4.53 billion annually,… read more … about Calderdale is saying ‘Yes to Quit’ with new smoking campaign>>
The wide-ranging work taking place across Calderdale to tackle the impacts of the rising cost of living, is being highlighted in the 2024 Anti-Poverty Annual Report and Action Plan. Reducing inequalities is one of Calderdale Council’s priorities, with a key focus of supporting residents with the cost of living crisis. The Council works closely alongside… read more … about Working together to tackle poverty>>
Calderdale sports and fitness centres in Brighouse, Sowerby Bridge and Todmorden are now part of the network of warm and welcoming spaces in the borough. Warm and welcoming spaces are safe, friendly places where people can gather for free. Some venues offer hot drinks, activities and other services such as free wi-fi. There are lots of… read more … about Warm and welcoming spaces this winter>>
Calderdale Council employees have received national recognition for their role in providing residents with help and support about financial matters. As part of the Calderdale Anti-Poverty Partnership, the Council supports the Money and Pensions Service (MAPS) Money Guiders programme – a free Government Backed, City and Guilds recognised programme of training, which is designed for… read more … about Money talks to support a financially resilient Calderdale>>
Organisations across Calderdale have come together to help understand the best ways they can support residents to stay warm and well this winter. Calderdale Council, as part of the borough’s Anti-Poverty Partnership, hosted an event at the Shay Stadium in Halifax, exploring ways to help everyone to stay warm and live sustainably. The event welcomed over 120… read more … about Working together to promote cost of living support>>
