The Luddenden Conservation Area was designated on 26 February 1973.

The following document links relate to this:

• original Luddenden Conservation Area document “A Policy of Preservation and Enhancement” (1973) 

• original Luddenden Conservation Area leaflet

• revised Luddenden  Conservation Area leaflet (1998)

With the help of the Conservation Society, Calderdale Councl produced a revised 'Appraisal and Management Plan'.

Further information about Conservation Areas can be found on the Historic England website. 

Luddenden has its own Mayor who raises funds for local good causes.

Mayor-Making Day is usually in September, and the election ceremony forms part of a busy day of activities in the village including a village fete, duck races and an auction, all based in St Mary's churchyard and around the Cenotaph.

The Mayor holds a number of fund-raising events throughout the year, details of which will be published here and on the Mayor's Group Facebook pages.

The current Mayor is Nigel Hodgson, who was appointed in September 2025.  Nigel’s charity for the year is Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Luddenden in Bloom is a sub-group of the Luddenden Conservation Society. An informal committee exists, open to all, with new members welcomed at all times. If you would like to become involved please contact us.

 The ‘Bloom Group’ as a whole comprises many people who have contributed by

planting, weeding and generally helping maintain the village flora

• clearing, chopping down and chopping up and digging

• making, sponsoring, painting and siting boxes for all types of wildlife.

• buying, sponsoring and installing water butts and compost bins

• painting, sweeping, raking ……..

• raising, donating, selling and purchasing plants

• sponsoring planters

A small group has started to research and document the history of our village.  More information is available at www.luddenden.info - the group's wiki page.