Community and living

Births, marriages and deaths

Guidance on registering births, marriages and deaths, information on Park Wood Crematorium and advice on researching your family history.

Carers

These pages contain information for carers. Various types of help and support are available for carers and you do not need to be living with the person you care for to qualify.

Children and family care

These pages contain useful information on help and support available for families. For out-of-hours emergencies use the Council's Emergency telephone number 01422 365101.

Crime prevention

Advice on making your home secure and information on Council initiatives designed to reduce crime and improve safety in your neighbourhood.

Domestic violence

Domestic violence is a term used to describe physical, sexual, financial or emotional abuse, or threatening behaviour from partners or family members.

Equality and diversity

We value the diversity of people in Calderdale and are committed to ensuring equality of access to all our services.

Grants

There are a wide variety of grants to support people. This section details some of the funding that may be available to you.

Legal advice

If you own property, valuables or items of sentimental value that you wish to pass to a specific individual on your death, it is important to make a will.

Libraries

Information about local district and community libraries including an A to Z of Calderdale's libraries, contact details, opening hours, services and facilities, online library catalogue and much more.

Rubbish, waste and recycling

On these pages you will find information about the disposal of rubbish, how to deal with different types of waste and how and where to recycle.

Safety

One of the Council's priorities is to create safer communities. These pages contain information on the range of services helping to achieve this.

Street care and cleaning

Calderdale Street Cleansing Service is responsible for clearing away litter from adopted streets and public open spaces throughout Calderdale. This section describes the work the service carries out, and tells you who to contact if you have any litter related queries or need to report a litter problem.

Support groups

You may want to stop smoking, improve your personal relationship, need advice on coping with illness or have mobility problems; support is available locally for those who need it.

Tourism and travel

Discover the best of Calderdale, accommodation, attractions and events set in a district of stunning scenery, great towns and villages. These pages contain a downloadable version of the Calderdale Visitor Guide, contact details for the Tourist Information Centres and information about town twinning.

Voluntary work

If you have time to spare, share your skills and knowledge by working voluntarily. Opportunities are available in Calderdale's schools and countryside.

Youth support

Information and advice for young people including details of youth centres and projects, leisure activities and support services in Calderdale.