Calderdale Council is continuing its work to improve road safety, reduce congestion, and support reliable public transport, by introducing camera technology to assist with the enforcement of bus lane and bus gate restrictions. There are several designated bus lanes and gates in the borough, with set hours of operation to prioritise bus travel, improving journey… read more … about Camera technology to support efficient bus travel>>
People who use vehicles in an anti-social or intimidating way can now be fined or even prosecuted, as a new legal tool has officially come into force across Calderdale. Calderdale Council has introduced a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) banning vehicle-based anti-social behaviour throughout the borough, following a public consultation and Cabinet approval in… read more … about New powers to tackle vehicle-based anti-social behaviour>>
Halifax is once again flying the Purple Flag, as the town has been awarded the prestigious accreditation for the fifteenth year running. Purple Flag is the gold standard for town centres, like Green Flag for parks and Blue Flag for beaches. The award scheme recognises excellence in the management of the evening and nighttime economy…. read more … about Fifteen years flying the Purple Flag>>
As Calderdale Council continues its fight against fly-tipping, it has welcomed a new national government policy giving more powers to deal with the crime. This will see fly-tippers and criminal waste operators having their vehicles seized and crushed; new technology such as drones and mobile CCTV identifying vehicles used for fly-tipping, and jail sentences of… read more … about Stamping down on fly-tipping in Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council is working with local school children to help raise awareness of the impacts of inconsiderate parking. The Pavements are for People campaign highlights the problems caused by motorists parking on pavements – an issue that is of particular concern around schools in the borough. Pedestrians are put at risk when people park their… read more … about Schoolchildren remind motorists that ‘Pavements are for People’>>
Calderdale Council is highlighting the importance of road safety, with a commitment to prioritise work to reduce road deaths and injuries on Calderdale roads. The Council recognises the urgent need to prioritise road safety across the borough and the wider West Yorkshire region. Sadly, there were 478 people injured on Calderdale roads in the last… read more … about Supporting safer journeys to Vision Zero>>
Residents, businesses and road users in Calderdale are being asked to have their say on plans to increase the Council’s enforcement powers, supporting safer roads for all. Moving traffic offences in Calderdale are currently enforced by West Yorkshire Police, but Calderdale Council is planning to apply for new powers from the Department of Transport to… read more … about Have your say on plans for new enforcement powers>>
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>>
The Community Protection Team is at the heart of Calderdale Council’s commitment to protecting local people and the environment, and recently moved a step closer to boosting its enforcement and education work. At their meeting on Monday 10 July 2023, Cabinet Members recommended to Full Council to introduce a new way of dealing with poor-quality… read more … about The Council team with community protection at its heart>>
