The latest plans to improve transport links for Elland, including updates on the planned new rail station and new walking and cycling routes, will be available to view at an upcoming information event in the town. The new rail station for Elland is being delivered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, in partnership with Calderdale… read more … about Find out more about plans for Elland Rail Station and improved access routes>>
A programme of seed harvesting is helping to create and maintain healthy grasslands in Calderdale. Calderdale Council’s Parks and Countryside Teams, in collaboration with dedicated local volunteers, have been taking part in work to hand-harvest seeds from vital wildflower plants. Working with local landowners, teams have been collecting seeds from wildflower plants including yellow rattle…. read more … about Wildflower work supports healthy grasslands>>
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 hybrid pitch at the Shay Stadium in Halifax, built to FIFA standards, is now ready for kick-off. The mix of grass and synthetic material provides a high-quality surface, safeguarding the ongoing playing of football and rugby league at the stadium. Work to upgrade the pitch saw the old surface fully removed, and the… read more … about New Shay Stadium pitch to kick off season in style>>
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>>
An innovative project to help restore Calderdale’s moorland areas and support the borough’s ambitious carbon reduction targets, has received national recognition. Calderdale Council has been named as a finalist in the APSE Service Awards 2025, in the category of Best Climate Action or Decarbonisation Initiative. The awards celebrate excellence in public service, across 17 category areas,… read more … about National recognition for innovative nature project>>
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>>
Completion of the first project in the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal transformation has been marked by a special visit to the town by Government officials. The end of work to improve the environmental performance of Grade II listed Fielden Hall is a major milestone in the UK Government funded Todmorden Town Deal – the… read more … about Todmorden tour marks milestone moment in town’s transformation>>
Over £2.5million of funding has been secured to support improvements to popular walking and cycling routes in Calderdale, including work along the canal between Todmorden and Luddendenfoot. Calderdale Council has been successful in its bid for funding to support improvements to active travel routes in the borough. The funding received is part of the fifth… read more … about Funding boost for canal improvement work>>
