Category Archives: Environment

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>>

Cllr Patient in electric van

An extensive programme of improvement work is taking place at Shroggs Park in north Halifax making the park more attractive and welcoming for all. Shroggs Park is a large green space and woodland area just outside Halifax town centre. It’s a popular facility and welcomes visitors all year round, including over 100 runners every weekend… read more … about Park improvements to benefit local communities>>

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

Residents disposing of items such as sofas, upholstered chairs and beanbags are urged to be aware of new guidelines which limit where these items can be taken in Calderdale. New legislation for the storage and disposal of upholstered seating requires these items to be disposed of in a separate container at Household Waste Recycling Centres… read more … about Residents urged to be aware of new rules around disposing of upholstered items>>

Household waste recycling site

Two Calderdale residents are paying the price for their fly tipping actions, after being caught illegally dumping waste in north Halifax. Richard Whylie and Nicola Williams of Sturton Grove, Halifax have together been fined over £1200 for their involvement in fly tipping at Cold Edge Road, Halifax on Thursday 9 June 2022.  Their actions were… read more … about Calderdale residents pay the price for fly tipping>>

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>>

Cllr Scott Patient at Brearley Fields

Calderdale Council is celebrating the distinctiveness of the borough with a special social media takeover. The Vision2024 distinctiveness takeover started on Monday 13 March and runs until Friday 17 March. Throughout the week, the Council is sharing content on its social media channels about distinctiveness – one of the five themes of the Vision 2024… read more … about Celebrating the distinctiveness of Calderdale and its flood programme>>

Mytholmroyd flood alleviation scheme

Calderdale Council has taken robust action to deal with defective drainage at the Casa Hotel and Restaurant in Brighouse. Investigations have been underway to determine the cause of reported pollution within the watercourse at Freeman’s Cut in Brighouse. The problem was found to be caused by defective drainage at the nearby Casa business. Thorough investigation… read more … about Action taken at Brighouse business>>

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Could you pick up one bag of litter to make a big difference to your local community? Residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and help Calderdale sparkle by joining a litter pick in their local area. Calderdale Council teams will be out in force during Keep Britain Tidy’s national Great British Spring Clean… read more … about Spring into action to clean up Calderdale>>

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