The days may be getting shorter, but there are still plenty of opportunities to get out and about in the Calderdale countryside, with new guides featuring inspiring routes for all abilities, across the borough. Calderdale boasts an extensive network of rights of way, with around two thousand footpaths, bridleways and other routes, totalling around 850… read more … about A Calderdale Way for all>>
A group of organisations that work together to improve people’s health and wellbeing have met to discuss progress on key themes. Calderdale Health and Wellbeing Board met on Thursday 18 September 2025 at Halifax Town Hall. It is made of up local leaders from Calderdale Council, the NHS, the voluntary and community sector and clinical… read more … about Working together to help young people develop well>>
People in Calderdale are set to benefit from new initiatives to help them reach their potential, providing support and skills to access job opportunities or enable a return to work. Over 32% of people aged 16-64 in Calderdale are unable to work due to long-term health problems. This is higher than both the West Yorkshire… read more … about Funding supports people to have healthy working lives>>
Following the tragic death of a child with measles in Liverpool, health services in Calderdale are urging local people to check that they and their children are vaccinated against the disease. Measles is an infection that spreads very easily through breath, coughs and sneezes. It can cause serious problems in some people, including pneumonia and… read more … about Measles – protecting ourselves, our families and our communities>>
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>>
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>>
Calderdale schools are set to benefit from funding to support safer, active journeys for pupils, parents and staff. Calderdale Council has secured £900,000 from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority as part of Active Travel England funding to improve routes and access to schools. Five schools across the borough will benefit from the funding, which will… read more … about Funding supports better access to Calderdale schools>>
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>>
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>>
