Summer has well and truly arrived and those enjoying ice creams at Manor Heath or Centre Vale parks in Calderdale can now purchase their frozen treats from vans that power their ice cream machines from electricity, after the Council installed electric points in both parks. To support the Council’s work to tackle climate change and… read more … about A greener way to keep cool this summer>>
Calderdale landmarks, including Wainhouse Tower will light up this weekend to show support for Thank You Day on Sunday 4 July, acknowledging the efforts of every person who has made a difference and helped others throughout the pandemic. The idea behind the country’s first ever Thank You Day came from a grassroots campaign in local… read more … about Saying Thank You to Calderdale’s kind and resilient communities>>
“We are still Calderdale!” After some of the toughest months on record, this message of hope and optimism inspired over 150 people at one of Calderdale’s most important events of the year. The annual ‘We Are Calderdale’ event took to Facebook and YouTube this year with a new name to capture the borough’s amazing resilience… read more … about Flagship event shows that We Are Still Calderdale>>
Brighouse is set to receive £19.1 million of investment to fund improvements in the town, as part of the Government’s Towns Fund. This massive investment will fund projects to be delivered over the next four years. 83 town deals have now been agreed across the country, with funding for a further 18 towns still to… read more … about Huge investment boost for Brighouse>>
Calderdale Council’s new three-year strategy to end rough sleeping, prevent homelessness and support people in need will be discussed at its Cabinet meeting on Monday 7 June. The Council understands the impact that rough sleeping and homelessness can have on individuals, families and communities. It does all it can, working with local partner organisations, to… read more … about Boosting support for rough sleepers and homeless people in Calderdale>>
An ambitious six-month plan to help Calderdale’s residents, businesses and environment to bounce back and thrive will be discussed at the first Cabinet meeting since the local election, on Monday 7 June. The Council’s newly elected administration has set out its priorities for the next six months, following the major challenges of flooding in February… read more … about A strong future for Calderdale>>
Pupils at Wood Bank Special School in Luddenden have been enjoying the benefits of three additional, state-of-the-art, classrooms following the opening of a new extension facility. Calderdale Council has invested £1million as part of its capital programme, to refurbish and remodel the former Luddenden Youth Centre – creating additional special educational needs and disability (SEND)… read more … about New, state-of-the-art learning facilities at Wood Bank Special School>>
Council buildings across Calderdale could benefit from major energy improvement works using grant funding of nearly £3million. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve plans to install energy efficiency heating measures at six Council-owned buildings, using grant funding of £2.8million from The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme. Bankfield… read more … about Reducing carbon emissions in Council buildings>>
A plan setting out a series of actions to support Calderdale’s economic recovery from COVID-19 is being discussed at the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 29 March 2021. The COVID pandemic has affected every community in Calderdale, with the loss of many lives. It’s affected people’s physical and mental wellbeing and resulted in… read more … about Calderdale’s plan to build back fairer>>
