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Are you ready for winter?
Winter can increase the risk of illness, falls and travel disruption, but a little preparation can make a big difference.
🏠 Prepare your home
🔥 Keep warm safely
🚗 Stay safe on the roads
❤️ Look after your health
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Apart from exceptional occasions such as Bonfire Night, it is illegal to set off fireworks from 11pm to 7am. Breaking the law can result in a £5,000 fine, six months in prison, or both.
You can report anti-social behaviour here 👉 ow.ly/BYjH50ZNJ3o
Polling stations across Calderdale are open! They will be until 10pm today and every seat on the council is being voted on. Remember to take an approved form of photo ID when you go and vote - ow.ly/FTVW50Ymn8A
Happy St George’s Day, Calderdale!
To mark the day, the St George’s flag is flying at Halifax Town Hall 🏴
Have a brilliant day, however you’re celebrating!
Registering to vote is easy and online registration will take you less time than it takes to make a cup of tea. Not registering to vote can affect your credit rating. Register by midnight on 20 April 2026 to be able to vote in the elections on 7 May 2026 - gov.uk/register-to-vote
If you're not sure if you can make it to the polling station to vote on 7 May 2026, you can apply online for a postal vote before 5pm on 21 April 2026 to have your say 👉 gov.uk/register-to-vote
Your waste and recycling collection days will be a little different over Easter, as some collections will be a day later. Our tips will operate Sunday hours on the bank holidays.
See all of the changes to waste and recycling collections over Easter 👉new.calderdale.gov.uk/counci…
Notice of Election is being displayed around Calderdale from today. These notices outline some of the key events and dates in the lead up to the Local Elections on 7 May 2026 and can also be viewed here 👉 ow.ly/xR5F50YwIfE
If you want help registering to vote for the May elections or assistance with your voting options and the process of voting, a member of our Electoral Team will be at Brighouse Market today until 1.30pm to help with all your enquiries.
Debt is common and it’s nothing to feel ashamed of. One in two of us will face a debt-related challenge at some point in our lives. It’s time to break the stigma this Debt Awareness Week.
If you need support, StepChange Debt Charity can help. Visit stepchange.org/daw2026
Local elections are taking place in Calderdale on Thursday 7 May. As Ward Boundaries have changed and there will be elections for every Calderdale Council seat, electors will be able to vote for up to 3 candidates. More information - ow.ly/iNhJ50Y3NeM
Cold weather payments are automatically paid to eligible households on means tested benefits when the average temperature in your area is recorded as, or forecast to be, zero degrees Celsius or below over 7 consecutive days. Find out more 👉 ow.ly/mNBu50XS24G

ALT A green and white graphic from the UK Government with the “Help for Households” logo in the top right corner. At the center, there is a snowflake icon above bold text that reads: “£25 Cold Weather Payment.” Below, smaller text says: “If the average temperature in your area is 0ºC or below over 7 consecutive days you could be eligible.” At the bottom, it states: “To see if you’re eligible visit: gov.uk/helpforhouseholds.”
Signing up for flood warnings takes just two minutes. If you haven’t registered yet, you can do it while waiting for your morning tea to brew. eyeoncalderdale.com/get-aler… 🌧️ @EnvAgencyYNE #EyeOnCalderdale #FloodPreparedness
Why check your flood risk?
•Plan ahead & protect your home
•Peace of mind knowing you’re ready
Check your risk today eyeoncalderdale.com/flood-ri… ☔
@EnvAgencyYNE #FloodPreparedness
Are you an EU citizen? You can check if you are eligible to vote here👉 ow.ly/4l0050Y5ZJV
The government savings scheme, Help to Save, is for low-income earners and offers a 50% bonus payment worth up to £1,200 over 4 years. Deposit between £1 and £50 a month into your account and receive a government bonus – even if money has been withdrawn 👉 gov.uk/get-help-savings-low-…
Did you know you can monitor local river levels on the #EyeOnCalderdale website?
eyeoncalderdale.com/stations… ☔
@EnvAgencyYNE #FloodPreparedness
Do you want to vote by post, or have someone that you trust vote on your behalf? You can now apply to do this online. Find out more - ow.ly/F8GG50Y5ZjL
Your Community. Your Voice.
Pride in Place Mixenden & Illingworth is seeking a volunteer Independent Chair for the Neighbourhood Board. Voluntary role, expenses available.
Apply by 1 March 👉 ow.ly/CFJx50YfhXb
It's important that everyone has the skills and confidence to make safe choices when they are using smart technology. Safer Internet Day is on 10 February and this year’s theme explores the safe and responsible use of AI 👉 saferinternet.org.uk/safer-i…















