Keeping people safe, investing in Calderdale’s towns and places and moving to a more sustainable financial position are the priorities in the Cabinet’s budget proposals for 2026/7.
 
The proposals were presented by the Leader of the Council at a Cabinet meeting on Monday 8 December 2025, marking the start of a seven-week public consultation.
 
The Council will have more certainty about how much funding it will have from the government when it receives a 3-year settlement later this month.  This will provide more stability for local government finances and enable better long-term planning.

 
People can have their say on the Cabinet’s budget proposals by completing the online survey: www.calderdale.gov.uk/budget. The closing date for responses is midnight on Sunday 30 January 2026.
 
Alternatively, for those unable to access the online survey, feedback can be provided by downloading the form available at www.calderdale.gov.uk/budget.
 
Comments can also be emailed to budget@calderdale.gov.uk or posted to:
 
BUDGET CONSULTATION, TOWN HALL, HALIFAX, HX1 1UJ
 
The deadline for receipt of all comments is Friday 30 January 2026.
 
The proposals will be finalised by the Cabinet on Monday 9 February 2026 and the budget will be set at Budget Council on Monday 23 February 2026 at Halifax Town Hall.