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Working in Calderdale to create the political and social momentum needed for a bold, dynamic and creative cross-government response to the climate and nature crises.

21/09/2026

Voices from across the political spectrum on the impacts of climate change on local areas and why action from government is needed to adapt.

We joined campaigners in Leeds yesterday calling for more transparency and public involvement in the new bus services fo...
26/06/2026

We joined campaigners in Leeds yesterday calling for more transparency and public involvement in the new bus services for West Yorkshire

In an article for the press (see comments) one of the campaigners said
‘We demand more transparency about how decisions are made and actual public ownership. We want people to be involved from all areas in co-producing the bus routes and bus stops, so that it actually serves the communities. All the decisions should be made with the people who are directly affected by them”

During March and April, we were out in our community asking people what matters most to them. This was part of a Friends...
29/04/2026

During March and April, we were out in our community asking people what matters most to them. This was part of a Friends of the Earth initiative to listen to people's cares and concerns with an aim to amplify them to those who seek to represent us.

We carried out surveys in central Halifax, Park Ward and Elland, in person and online and, based on the responses we have put the following key questions to council candidates:

👉🏻How will your candidates ensure people in their ward are paying less for their energy bills next winter? 64% of homes in Calderdale are poorly insulated (EPC D or below), and 15% are in energy poverty

👉🏼What action will your candidates take to reduce air pollution in the Calder Valley? All districts have air pollution levels higher than WHO recommendations, and 10% of the population suffers from respiratory diseases

👉🏽What will your candidates do to make public transport more reliable, accessible and affordable? Better public transport would reduce private car use, making roads safer for cyclists and pedestrians and reducing air pollution. 25% of households in Calderdale are without a car. A large majority of our respondents expressed frustration at inadequate bus services and poor reliability.

👉🏾How will your candidates’ actions on the Council draw diverse communities together and foster healthy community relationships? Many of our respondents wanted action to make communities more resilient and cohesive.

👉🏿What is the stance of your party’s candidates on the Calderdale Energy Park? If the development does go ahead, what benefits will your candidates secure for local people from the development and how will they ensure the biodiversity, peatland and local wildlife are protected? This is a highly contested issue, especially in the Upper Valley.

We will share the responses with you when we receive them so watch this space ...

There was a great response to our Love Our Rivers action in Hebden Bridge today. 💙🐟😍We were celebrating the value of riv...
18/04/2026

There was a great response to our Love Our Rivers action in Hebden Bridge today. 💙🐟😍

We were celebrating the value of rivers and waterways for recreation, mental health, biodiversity, climate change and everything else they offer us.

The choir sang, the Ukulele orchestra played and sang watery songs, Alan read some watery poems. People were fascinated by the river invertebrates the Calder Rivers Trust had collected. Many tried out the canoeing machine brought by Halifax Canoe Club. Children were helped to make paper boats to sail on the paddling pool. And grown-ups were asked to write to their MP demanding the new water bill delivers clean water in rivers and our taps now! If you missed us and would like to contact your MP too then check out the link in the comments

Thanks to everyone who came along!

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