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>>
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>>
Calderdale Council has received national recognition for the support it offers to employees, winning the Best Wellbeing Initiative category at the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Workforce Awards. The awards recognise best practice in the workplace, all over the country. Finalists demonstrate how projects have come together and how challenges have been overcome to make difference… read more … about National recognition for wellbeing support>>
Calderdale continues to be a place of sanctuary for Ukrainians living in the UK, after fleeing the war in their country. Just over two years on from the launch of the Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme in Calderdale, around 200 Ukrainians now call the borough home. Thanks to the generosity of Calderdale people, many Ukrainian… read more … about Supporting Ukrainian communities in Calderdale>>
