People struggling to cope with the cost of living will soon have access to further support. The second round of the Calderdale Cost of Living Fund is now open for local community, voluntary and faith organisations to apply for grants to help residents through this difficult time. The fund is worth over £500,000, with contributions… read more … about Cash boost for cost of living support>>
During the Women’s World Cup, Calderdale Council is shining the spotlight on the borough’s vibrant women’s and girls’ football and sports scene. Alongside the amazing female football teams across Calderdale showcasing local talent, the Healthy Holidays Calderdale scheme is providing free access to football and other sports and activities for young people eligible for free… read more … about Spotlight on women’s and girls’ football in Calderdale>>
As The Piece Hall continues to help Calderdale and its communities thrive, and in the runup to the borough’s Year of Culture 2024, the Council is continuing to invest in this unique destination for the next two years. To sustain The Piece Hall’s wide-reaching activity programme and major contribution to culture and the economy, in… read more … about Supporting The Piece Hall as a key cultural destination>>
Calderdale Council is taking action to protect local heritage, by proposing to give part of West Vale a special conservation status to preserve assets of historic interest. A large part of Calderdale’s distinctive character, which creates local pride and tourism, is thanks to its heritage buildings. The protection and transformation of these buildings contributes to… read more … about Protecting the historic character of Calderdale>>
Calderdale Council has signed up to the Care Leaver Friendly Charter, to help create opportunities for young people leaving care. The Council is committed to supporting young people leaving care and does all it can to ensure they have the opportunities to enable them to reach their potential. The Care Leaver Friendly Employer Charter is… read more … about Council commits to creating opportunities for young people leaving care>>
Calderdale Council’s place on a prestigious national climate learning programme will help it become a climate pioneer and drive forward local action, to enable major progress on the borough’s journey to net zero. Climate action is one of Calderdale Council’s priorities and it has set the ambitious target to achieve net zero by 2038, with… read more … about National programme supports local climate action>>
Creating a Council workforce for the 2030s and beyond will be considered at the next Cabinet meeting on Monday 7 August 2023. Cabinet Members will be asked to approve a new Workforce Strategy and Delivery Plan, which outlines the Council’s aspirations for the workforce over the next five to ten years, ensuring it continues to… read more … about A workforce for the future>>
Proposals for a new Enterprise Centre at Ferney Lee Road in Todmorden will be considered at the next meeting of the Cabinet on 7 August 2023. The Cabinet will be asked to approve an asset transfer of the Council owned land to the Calder Valley Community Land Trust (CVCLT) at no cost, for the development… read more … about Enterprising use of land>>
Plans are progressing for two new garden communities in Calderdale, which will bring new homes and facilities to help people thrive at all life stages, access jobs and contribute to strong towns and climate action. Woodhouse Garden Community in Rastrick and Thornhills Garden Community in Brighouse are a major part of delivering the Local Plan… read more … about Next steps for garden communities>>
