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>>
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>>
A bold new vision to transform Halifax is set to be discussed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. At the Cabinet meeting on Monday 12 January 2026, Councillors will be asked to approve the Halifax 2036 Place Vision. This sets out an ambitious way forward for the town centre over the next 10 years, building on its… read more … about An inspiring vision for Halifax>>
The Chair of Calderdale Health and Wellbeing Board, Cllr Tim Swift, is thanking all health and care staff across the borough, as they continue to work around the clock to look after people with winter viruses. This comes after the pressures of an early flu season and a high level of illness were discussed at… read more … about Thank you to Calderdale’s health and care staff>>
Calderdale Council is set to award the highest honour to three of the borough’s kindest people, in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the area. Preparations are now underway for a ceremony in March 2026 to officially grant Freedom of the Borough to Colin and Gillian Greenwood and Chris Harris DL, after approval was given… read more … about Council to honour Calderdale heroes>>
Calderdale Council’s commitment to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector (VCSE), has been recognised as part of the launch of the UK Government’s Civil Society Covenant. The Civil Society Covenant(external link) is a set of principles to build effective relationships between central and local government, and organisations such as voluntary, faith and community groups…. read more … about Supporting Calderdale’s thriving voluntary sector>>
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>>
This Foster Care Fortnight (12- 25 May), Calderdale Council is stepping up its campaign to recruit more foster carers, highlighting the benefits of fostering with the Council and celebrating the great work of its existing carers. Foster Care Fortnight is the Fostering Network’s annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and show how foster… read more … about Building powerful relationships this Foster Care Fortnight>>
The Great British Spring Clean is underway in Calderdale, as the Council supports the national campaign to tackle litter and improve the local environment. The Great British Spring Clean 2025, run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, is a mass action campaign that takes place each spring and is now in its tenth year. Clean up… read more … about Spring into action to clean up Calderdale>>
