Category Archives: Families

Calderdale Council is working with the Calder Valley Community Land Trust (CVCLT) to support the provision of affordable housing in the borough. As part of ongoing collaborative efforts to provide high-quality affordable housing in Calderdale, the Council and CVCLT have signed a grant agreement to progress the purchase of a property in Heptonstall. A two-bedroom… read more … about Innovative partnership work supports affordable housing in Calderdale>>

Cllr Scott Patient outside Halifax Town Hall

Calderdale Council’s children’s home which provides short breaks for children with special needs has achieved the top accolade from Ofsted in its latest inspection. Linden Brook respite service has been rated ‘outstanding’ in all aspects of the way it cares for children aged four to 17 with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and complex health needs…. read more … about Top Ofsted rating for ‘exceptional’ short breaks service>>

Cllr Adam Wilkinson outside Halifax Town Hall

Work across Calderdale to build strong communities for everyone, where people get along well, is being discussed by the Council’s Cabinet. Strong, connected communities are at the heart of the Vision 2034(external link) for the borough. When people feel they belong, when diversity is valued, and when neighbours trust one another, our towns become safer,… read more … about Building stronger communities>>

Cllr Durrans

Calderdale communities are getting behind an exciting bid to crown Halifax the UK’s Town of Culture 2028. The Government’s brand new national Town of Culture competition comes with a £3 million prize for the winner to deliver an inspiring cultural programme. Calderdale Council, in partnership with local organisations, is putting Halifax forward for the prestigious… read more … about Backing the Town of Culture bid for Halifax>>

Little Amal puppet at the Yorkshire Integration Festival, The Piece Hall, Halifax, September 2024

Plans are progressing to create a new school in Calderdale, supporting children and young people with specialist educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Calderdale Council is committed to supporting those with complex needs and has been working to expand and increase the number of specialist placements within the borough. A significant part of this work involves… read more … about Major investment to transform specialist education in Calderdale>>

Cllr Adam Wilkinson outside Halifax Town Hall

Work to allow for an increase in specialist school places in Calderdale, is being discussed by the Council’s Cabinet. The shortage of specialist school placements is a national issue and one which is reflected locally. Calderdale currently has a shortfall in provision for pupils with special needs and is increasingly required to allocate specialist places… read more … about Supporting specialist education provision in Calderdale>>

Cllr Adam Wilkinson outside Halifax Town Hall

As exam results are released for those studying A levels, AS levels, T levels, vocational and technical qualifications, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, Cllr Adam Wilkinson, said: “Congratulations to all those receiving their results for A levels, AS levels, T levels, vocational and technical qualifications today. I hope that lots of people… read more … about Results day in Calderdale>>

Cllr Adam Wilkinson outside Halifax Town Hall

As Wimbledon fever sweeps the UK, people in Calderdale can now enjoy improved tennis facilities at courts across the borough. Tennis courts in five Calderdale parks are now fully open, following renovation work to improve facilities, providing opportunities for more people to pick up a racket and get on court. Courts have been transformed at… read more … about Tennis courts are game, set and match ready>>

Group gathered in front of newly refurbished tennis courts at Crow Wood Park

Calderdale’s Health and Wellbeing Board has outlined new action to help every child start school ready to learn and thrive – making sure they have the best possible start in life. The Calderdale Health and Wellbeing Board is made of up local leaders from the Council, the NHS, the voluntary and community sector and clinical… read more … about Working together to give babies and children the best start in life>>

Father reading to baby