Category Archives: Sport and leisure

Calderdale Council and the LTA agree partnership to breathe new life into local park tennis courts across the borough  The project will see £230,948 of investment across Calderdale’s public parks  Investment comes from the UK Government and LTA Tennis Foundation’s Park Tennis Project, being delivered by the LTA and Calderdale Council Work is underway to transform five… read more … about Local park tennis courts in Calderdale set for renovation>>

During the Women’s World Cup, Calderdale Council is shining the spotlight on the borough’s vibrant women’s and girls’ football and sports scene. Alongside the amazing female football teams across Calderdale showcasing local talent, the Healthy Holidays Calderdale scheme is providing free access to football and other sports and activities for young people eligible for free… read more … about Spotlight on women’s and girls’ football in Calderdale>>

Plans for the new Halifax Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool have moved a step closer following a review of the leisure services offered by the Council in the town. In November 2022 the Council was forced to pause the development of the new Leisure Centre at North Bridge after rising inflation meant the anticipated cost… read more … about A leisure centre fit for the future>>

Cllr Jane Scullion, Leader of Calderdale Council

Parks and local green spaces in Calderdale are set to benefit from £500,000 of funding from Sport England, to support a range of improvements. Calderdale Council, through the Active Calderdale local delivery pilot, has received confirmation from Sport England that its bid for funding has been successful. The £500,000 grant will support the Active Calderdale… read more … about Sport England funding supports park improvements>>

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Brighouse Pool and Fitness Centre is benefitting from an upgrade to its gym facilities, with Calderdale Council investing over £100,000 on new premium equipment for the centre. To improve the experience for those using Brighouse Fitness Centre, new treadmills, bikes and cross-trainers have been installed in the gym. All feature integrated screens enabling users to… read more … about Brighouse gets fit for the future>>

Treadmills and cross trainers at Brighouse fitness centre

A new partnership between Calderdale Council and Calderdale College is bringing a range of new wellbeing and fitness activities for all to enjoy, in the heart of the borough. The new health and wellbeing hub at the College’s Inspire Centre on Francis Street, Halifax, is hosting a variety of fitness classes for all abilities, and… read more … about Partnership offers new health and wellbeing activities in Halifax>>

Active people

Council-owned tennis courts across Calderdale could soon benefit from improvements, with funding available from the national Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 12 December, members will discuss plans to utilise funding of over £165,000 from the LTA to make significant improvements to tennis courts across the borough. Calderdale… read more … about Serving up improvements for Calderdale’s tennis courts>>

Tennis courts at Brighouse

Ongoing work toinstall measures to improve the energy efficiency of Todmorden Sports Centre is on track, with important work to improve the swimming pool systems taking place soon. From Monday 31 October, the swimming pool and the Premier Suite spa facilities at the centre will be closed for four weeks to allow for the replacement… read more … about Customer update on works at Todmorden Sports Centre>>

Todmorden Sports Centre

Calderdale Council and NovoSports are proud to announce details of the pre-Rugby League World Cup blockbuster between France and Tonga at the Shay Stadium on Saturday 8 October 2022. Mate Ma’a Tonga are among the favourites for the tournament being held in England during October and November while France hosted the first World Cup in… read more … about Kick-off time and ticket details announced for France-Tonga blockbuster>>

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