Climate action in Calderdale has been showcased on the national stage, with two prestigious award events highlighting the achievements of the borough’s sphagnum moss project. Gill Wrigley, the Council’s lead officer for the Calderdale Sphagnum Project, has been recognised on the Environment 100 list(external link), which celebrates the outstanding contributions of individuals and organisations dedicated to… read more … about Awards shine a light on peatland restoration>>
Cromwell Bottom nature reserve, near Brighouse, has welcomed some new and very important visitors this year, as a group of swifts have made the reserve their summer home. Cromwell Bottom is one of the most well-known nature reserves in Calderdale. It’s managed by Calderdale Council in partnership with the Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group, with both… read more … about Swift action supports endangered wildlife>>
A Calderdale Council employee has been recognised for their commitment to climate action, as a finalist in the Environment 100 awards. Gill Wrigley, the Council’s lead officer for the Calderdale Sphagnum Project, has been included on the Environment 100 list(external link), which celebrates the outstanding contributions of individuals and organisations dedicated to creating a greener… read more … about National recognition for Council’s ‘peatland pioneer’>>
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 2024(external link), in the category of Best Climate Action or Decarbonisation Initiative. The awards celebrate excellence in public service, across 17… read more … about National recognition for innovative climate project>>
A new partnership strategy, setting out a shared commitment to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector is being reviewed by Calderdale Council’s Cabinet. Calderdale Council has a proud record of supporting and working in partnership with a thriving and resilient VCSE sector. In recent years, the importance of the sector has been particularly… read more … about Supporting Calderdale’s thriving voluntary sector>>
Local volunteers have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take part in Calderdale’s 50th birthday and its biggest ever celebration of culture. There are just weeks to go until Calderdale turns 50 on 1 April 2024, and excitement is building for the showstopping Year of Culture(external link) (CultureDale) that will mark this milestone. Calderdale Council has launched… read more … about Be a CultureDale volunteer in a role like no other>>
Calderdale Council is looking for people to get involved in a unique volunteering opportunity – to be part of the team at what’s said to be the world’s tallest folly. At 77 metres tall, Wainhouse Tower has dominated the Halifax skyline for almost 150 years and offers stunning panoramic views of the local landscape. The… read more … about Bring Calderdale’s history to life with new volunteering opportunity>>
The Christmas school holidays are just around the corner and young people in Calderdale are once again able to enjoy exciting activities, all including a free, nutritious warm meal, as part of the Healthy Holidays Calderdale programme. Funded by the Department for Education’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme, and in partnership with the Community Foundation… read more … about Make it a Healthy Holidays season>>
A programme of tree planting has been taking place at Council-owned sites across Calderdale, with support from local schools and businesses. National Tree Week takes place each year in late November/early December, marking the start of the winter planting season. To support this initiative, the Council facilitated the planting of 300 trees on the boundary… read more … about Tree planting programme takes root>>
