Calderdale Council is marking the first anniversary of the launch of the borough’s Ecological Emergency Action Plan, with significant achievements over the last 12 months to protect and restore the borough’s natural environment. The Council declared an ecological emergency in 2021, acknowledging that the borough’s wildlife and wild spaces are under threat and face major… read more … about A year of progress to protect and restore Calderdale’s natural environment>>
Calderdale communities are getting behind an exciting bid to crown Halifax the UK’s Town of Culture 2028. The Government’s brand new national Town of Culture competition comes with a £3 million prize for the winner to deliver an inspiring cultural programme. Calderdale Council, in partnership with local organisations, is putting Halifax forward for the prestigious… read more … about Backing the Town of Culture bid for Halifax>>
Calderdale Council is looking to strengthen its commitment to communities, bringing together existing work to ensure that public money delivers maximum benefit for local people, businesses and the environment. At the meeting of the Council’s Cabinet on Monday 9 February, members will consider a new Social Value Framework, setting out what social value means for… read more … about Delivering the best for Calderdale>>
The next steps in the £2.56million Active Todmorden project are taking shape, with work beginning soon on improving part of the National Cycle Network Route 66, known locally as ‘Tipside’. The Active Todmorden project is one part of the £17.5million Todmorden Town Deal regeneration programme, which is funded by the UK Government and is being… read more … about Active Todmorden project gets moving>>
The Anne Lister Festival is back for 2026, celebrating the life and legacy of the famous landowner, entrepreneur, mountaineer, scholar, traveller, and lesbian, in her birthplace of Halifax. Anne Lister was born on 3 April 1791 and died on 22 September 1840. Her relatively short life was eventful and unconventional, and her fascinating diaries of… read more … about Festival returns to celebrate the life and legacy of Anne Lister>>
Following completion of Mixenden Community Hub in early 2025 and the opening of the brand new library and community garden there, the North Halifax Primary Care Network (PCN) has moved into the purpose-built space and is fully operational. This offers a unique opportunity to provide enhanced healthcare services at the heart of Mixenden in a… read more … about Enhanced healthcare services to add to transformative impact of Mixenden Community Hub in North Halifax>>
People in Mixenden and Illingworth can soon put their names forward to be part of a new Neighbourhood Board, to decide how the £20 million Pride in Place grant will be invested to create an even more thriving area. This is the next major step forward for the Pride in Place(external link) programme. It comes after the… read more … about Community to shape £20m investment in North Halifax>>
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>>
Plans are progressing to create a new school in Calderdale, supporting children and young people with specialist educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Calderdale Council is committed to supporting those with complex needs and has been working to expand and increase the number of specialist placements within the borough. A significant part of this work involves… read more … about Major investment to transform specialist education in Calderdale>>
