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A time capsule discovered during construction work in Halifax town centre is going on display at the Piece Hall Visitor Centre in the town. The time capsule from 1998 was found by contractors Galliford Try during works on the A629 phase 2 Halifax town centre project, which is being delivered by Calderdale Council. Originally buried… read more … about Time capsule from 1998 to go on display at The Piece Hall>>

Opening of time capsule

Grand plans for Todmorden Town Hall are becoming a reality, with a contractor appointed and work beginning on planned improvements to ensure the impressive venue has a thriving future. As part of the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal programme of investment, Calderdale Council is delivering improvements to the Town Hall, making it more accessible, welcoming,… read more … about Grand plans for a thriving future>>

Todmorden Town Hall artist's impression of new ramp to grand entrance

The findings of an independent review of Calderdale Council provided day opportunities for adults are being considered by the Council’s Cabinet, to help shape the future opportunities in the borough. Day opportunities provide additional support to older people and to adults with learning disabilities. The Council currently delivers day opportunities at three sites, Higgins Close,… read more … about Work to transform day services in Calderdale>>

Cllr Diana Tremayne outside the Town Hall

Over £15 million is set to be invested in Calderdale’s highways network over the next two years, with the proposed work plan being considered by the Council’s Cabinet. Well-maintained highways and high-quality infrastructure are key for road safety and in encouraging the use of active travel methods, supporting the Council’s carbon reduction ambitions. The Highways… read more … about Investing in our highways network>>

Resurfacing at Forest Avenue

A new partnership conservation project in Calderdale is helping to protect endangered birdlife. Calderdale Council is working with the RSPB and Calderdale Bird Conservation Group on the Calderdale Swift Project, with support from Natural England. The project is helping to address the decline in the swift population and as part of this, free swift nesting… read more … about Taking swift action at homes in Calderdale>>

Cllr Patient with swift box at Pellon Community Centre

People in Calderdale are invited to share their thoughts to inform the creation of a Development Plan Document. This will outline how the Council can support the accommodation needs of Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople communities. There is a national requirement for the Council to prepare a ‘Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan… read more … about Have your say on planning documents to support Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople communities>>

Calderdale logo

Public Health leaders at Calderdale Council are supporting the regional Yes to Quit campaign, which asks ‘What will you miss?’, highlighting that 2 in 3 smokers will die too soon, unless they quit. Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable ill health and death, costing the Yorkshire and Humber region an estimated £4.53 billion annually,… read more … about Calderdale is saying ‘Yes to Quit’ with new smoking campaign>>

Debs Harkins, Director Public Health

A multi-million-pound funding boost could help to further reduce physical inactivity in Calderdale. Sport England is investing £3.4 million into the borough to help make it easier, more accessible and more attractive for people to move more and be active as part of day-to-day life.   Cabinet Members will be asked to accept this funding at… read more … about Taking leaps towards a more active Calderdale>>

Active Calderdale - local community group, Magpie Movers, walking at Beechwood Park

Residents and businesses across Brighouse have been key to the development of plans for the £19.1 million UK Government-funded Town Deal. The significant investment is supporting projects as part of the Brighouse Deal, aiming to make the town a more attractive place for people to shop and spend time and money. The first project has… read more … about Creating a town centre fit for the future>>

Brighouse Town Centre. Artist impression of pedestrianisation of Commercial Street