News

Local businesses aim to tackle Calderdale’s climate emergency

Firms from across Calderdale will join an online webinar session later this month to discuss the role of businesses in tackling the climate emergency on a local level.

Let’s Talk Trade

Calderdale Council is hosting a series of free online panel discussions designed to empower local businesses to thrive in international trade following the end of the Brexit transition period.

Wainhouse Tower lights up purple in solidarity with Black Lives Matter

Wainhouse Tower in Halifax will join buildings across the UK and light up purple in memory of George Floyd and in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

Council invites applications for new business grant

The online application process for the Local Authority Discretionary Grant Fund for businesses is now open.

Have your say on children’s health and wellbeing

This Mental Health Awareness Week, Calderdale people are invited to take part in the Council’s social media ‘question and answer’ session about the impact of COVID-19 on children’s health and wellbeing.

Garden waste collections resume

Garden waste collections in Calderdale will resume from Monday 4 May 2020. The service was temporarily suspended by Calderdale Council and contractors SUEZ due to COVID-19, to provide extra staff support for the main waste and recycling collection service.

Warning of the dangers of fires in Calderdale

After weeks of fine and dry weather, the Fire Severity Index for West Yorkshire is rated as very high and residents are reminded of the potential dangers of starting any sort of fire.