The latest plans for improved public spaces and active travel routes in Todmorden town centre will be available at an event at Todmorden Learning Centre and Community Hub on Saturday 18 May. The Public Places in the Heart of Todmorden project is part of the Todmorden Town Deal, a £17.5m regeneration programme funded by the… read more … about Event offers opportunity to see the latest plans for public spaces and active travel in Todmorden>>
Homes in flood-risk areas of Calderdale are set to benefit from tailored advice to improve flood resilience, as part of a West Yorkshire-wide project. Calderdale Council is supporting the West Yorkshire Flood Innovation Programme project, focused on property flood resilience measures. As part of the project, 250 properties across the region have been selected for… read more … about Regional project supports flood resilience in Calderdale>>
As a range of cost of living support continues across Calderdale, local families can now book on to the latest Healthy Holidays activities for May half-term. Healthy Holidays Calderdale – a partnership between Calderdale Council, the Community Foundation for Calderdale and local organisations – has been providing free activities and nutritious meals to children and… read more … about Spring into a new Healthy Holidays season>>
With Calderdale’s Year of Culture in full swing, the Council has launched a £50,000 funding pot to boost events and help more people to enjoy them. Event organisers in Calderdale can apply for grants of up to £4000, from the CultureDale 2024 Existing Events Enhancement Fund. To celebrate the borough’s 50th birthday, CultureDale(external link) is… read more … about Cash boost for CultureDale events>>
This Foster Care Fortnight (13-26 May), Calderdale Council is stepping up its campaign to recruit more foster carers, highlighting the benefits of fostering with the Council and celebrating the great work of its existing carers. Foster Care Fortnight is the Fostering Network’s annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and show how foster care… read more … about Sharing fostering moments this Foster Care Fortnight>>
Young entrepreneurs from Calderdale and beyond are showcasing their creativity and business ideas at a special event being held at Halifax Borough Market. On Saturday 11 May from 10am until 4pm, Halifax Borough Market will host the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF) Young Traders Market, allowing young people aged 16-30 the chance to try out… read more … about New market event showcases young talent>>
Calderdale Council is letting nature flourish this May by taking part in the annual conservation campaign to reduce the amount of grass cutting that takes place during the month. No Mow May is coordinated by the conservation charity Plantlife and encourages garden owners and those managing green spaces not to mow grass during May. Plantlife’s research… read more … about Calderdale Council embraces No Mow May to boost nature across the borough>>
The new link road on the A629 south of Halifax is now open, as part of work to improve the flow of traffic and make it easier to walk, cycle or take public transport. The new bridge spanning the Calder and Hebble navigation, opened on Sunday 28 April, as part of phase 1b of the… read more … about New bridge and new routes now open as project progresses>>
People across Calderdale will soon be more involved in designing adult care and wellbeing services, based on their experiences and ideas. Calderdale Council wants people who use adult social care services, and those who may use them in the future, to contribute to positive change in the way services are provided. To do this, the… read more … about Working together to give the best care>>
