Keeping people safe, investing in Calderdale’s towns and places and moving to a more sustainable financial position are the priorities in the Cabinet’s budget proposals for 2026/7. The proposals were presented by the Leader of the Council at a Cabinet meeting on Monday 8 December 2025, marking the start of a seven-week public consultation. The… read more … about A sensible budget for a brighter future>>
Calderdale Council is set to award the highest honour to three of the borough’s kindest people, in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the area. Preparations are now underway for a ceremony in March 2026 to officially grant Freedom of the Borough to Colin and Gillian Greenwood and Chris Harris DL, after approval was given… read more … about Council to honour Calderdale heroes>>
The difference that Calderdale Council staff make to people’s lives was celebrated at the annual Our Stars awards. The Council is one of the biggest employers in Calderdale and provides hundreds of services – from caring for children and adults and supporting people with housing, to running markets, boosting tourism and protecting the environment. The… read more … about Council stars recognised for life-changing impact>>
The way that Calderdale Council receives and deals with complaints and compliments is being discussed by the Council’s Cabinet. Members will review a report providing an overview of the handling of complaints and compliments to the Council from April 2024 to March 2025. Each year, Calderdale Council manages hundreds of thousands of interactions with residents… read more … about Listening and learning to shape future improvements>>
An exciting new chapter has begun in Calderdale’s story, and everyone can play a part. Vision 34 for Calderdale is an inspiring, long-term ambition for the whole borough that all residents and organisations can jointly work towards, to help make life better for everyone. Over 200 people saw the launch of the Vision at Calderdale… read more … about Building hope through new 10-year vision for Calderdale>>
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>>
The hard work of Calderdale Council’s long serving staff has been recognised at a special ceremony. Seven employees who reached the milestone of working for the Council for over 40 years attended the Long Service event. The ceremony was hosted by the Mayor of Calderdale, Cllr Ann Kingstone, and attended by the Council’s Deputy Leader, Cllr… read more … about Celebrating 40 years of service>>
The future of the Shay Stadium in Halifax is being discussed at the next meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. At the meeting of Cabinet on Monday 17 March, Members will discuss two proposals for the stadium’s future. This comes after the Council agreed at Budget Council in February 2024 to stop running the stadium by… read more … about Options for the future of the Shay Stadium>>
Councillor Scott Patient, Deputy Leader of Calderdale Council, is the new Vice Chair for West Yorkshire for the Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission. He takes over from Cllr Jack Hemingway, who is Deputy Leader of Wakefield Council. Cllr Patient, who represents Luddendenfoot ward, is the Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Housing. He also sits… read more … about Councillor Scott Patient joins YHCC as Vice Chair for West Yorkshire>>
