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>>
Increased enforcement powers are being considered by Calderdale Council, tackling poor standards of rented accommodation and animal welfare issues. Reducing inequalities is a priority for Calderdale Council’s Cabinet and at the meeting on Monday 16 March, members will discuss new ways to strengthen housing enforcement and keep communities safe and healthy. Poor housing can lead… read more … about Taking action to strengthen enforcement powers>>
A former brownfield site in Sowerby Bridge is being transformed into a new community of affordable homes, as part of ongoing collaborative efforts to provide high-quality housing in Calderdale. Together Housing, a northern based housing association, is working with Termrim Construction to progress construction on 30 homes for affordable rent at Rawson Wood, a site… read more … about Affordable Housing Scheme Breathing New Life into Brownfield Site in Calderdale>>
New planning guidance is set to be consulted on, to ensure new housing developments have enough high-quality open space and recreational facilities to support residents’ health and wellbeing. Calderdale’s Local Plan, which was adopted in March 2023, sets out how much open space, and facilities for sport and recreation, is needed in new housing developments… read more … about Protecting open spaces in Calderdale>>
A Calderdale Council Housing Officer has received national recognition at the Women in Housing Awards 2025. Heidi Waters, Strategic Lead for Housing and Climate at Calderdale Council, won the ‘Housing association or local authority professional of the year’ category at the prestigious Inside Housing – Women in Housing awards. The awards recognise the successes of… read more … about National recognition for Heidi’s inspiring leadership>>
Build-to-rent developer Placefirst has completed a 122-home scheme in Halifax’s town centre. The £21m scheme dubbed ‘Bolt Works’ is built on the site of a former multi-storey car park at Cow Green. The project is Placefirst’s most sustainable development to date, with PV panels and heat pumps used throughout. Build-to-rent (BTR) developer Placefirst has completed… read more … about Placefirst completes £21m build-to-rent scheme in central Halifax>>
People in Calderdale are invited to share their thoughts to inform the creation of a Development Plan Document. This will outline how the Council can support the accommodation needs of Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople communities. There is a national requirement for the Council to prepare a ‘Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan… read more … about Have your say on planning documents to support Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople communities>>
This national Empty Homes Week, (Monday 3 March – Sunday 9 March) Calderdale Council is highlighting the support available and the work that takes place to help bring empty properties back into use, as well as the positive impacts that can be achieved. There are currently around 2500 homes in Calderdale which are unoccupied and… read more … about Turning empty houses into happy homes>>
On the anniversary of Calderdale Council declaring a climate emergency, a new initiative is helping to shape climate action and supporting work to make Calderdale homes warmer, healthier and cheaper to heat. In early 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change. The… read more … about Calderdale Citizens’ Jury helps to shape climate action – supporting warmer and healthier homes>>
