West Yorkshire Combined Authority is encouraging people in West Yorkshire to take part in a consultation on a West Yorkshire Bus Strategy Accessibility Policy. Accessing the bus network is an issue for many people and is of particular importance for bus users with disabilities or mobility difficulties. Ensuring accessibility for all raises a number of… read more … about West Yorkshire Combined Authority seeking public’s views on bus accessibility>>
Work to rebuild flood-damaged Crowther Bridge at Cromwell Bottom, Brighouse, has taken a significant step forward, as the new bridge arch is now in place. Calderdale Council, the Canal & River Trust and the contractorKier Group are rebuilding the bridge after it was completely destroyed by the floods in December 2015. They recently lifted a… read more … about Crowther Bridge takes shape>>
Spring is well on its way, and with it comes a flurry of colour as plants and flowers start to bloom. This year, Calderdale Council’s Safer Cleaner Greener team is once again working with local businesses and community groups on the Corridors of Colour project Corridors of Colours looks to plant wildflowers across the borough,… read more … about A fruitful project>>
Yesterday’s West Yorkshire Combined Authority meeting welcomed an upturn in the construction of new housing across the City Region. Combined Authority members heard that the Leeds City Region’s districts have delivered over 10,000 additional new homes in 2015/16 and that the number of planning permissions for housing has increased significantly from 7,600 in 2012/13 to… read more … about Upturn in Leeds City Region house building welcomed by Combined Authority alongside moves to adopt a comprehensive low emission strategy across the region>>
The new, improved Hebden Bridge market opens on Thursday 13 April in its new location of Lees Yard on the edge of St George’s Square. Local residents and businesses have had a long-standing aspiration to see the market move from its current location on the Valley Road car park to this new site. Work has… read more … about A new start for Hebden Bridge market>>
A new campaign to encourage people to leave their car at home one day a week will launch in Calderdale this April. By persuading people to take at least one in five of their journeys by bike, foot, train or bus, Calderdale Council hopes the campaign will encourage people to be more physically active, improve… read more … about Leave the car at home for 1 in 5>>
The focus at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax might normally be the stage, but the building itself is now getting some attention, as repairs are being made to the roof. The Victoria Theatre was built in the late 19th Century, with the foundation stone laid in 1899. As is common in buildings of this age,… read more … about Theatre repairs take centre stage>>
A new pop-up exhibition will be held at Halifax Central Library, focused on plans for the new Central Library and Archives. The new library is due to open this summer, and this exhibition will give visitors a sneak peek at how the building will look. The exhibition will feature images of what the inside and… read more … about Pop-up for new library plans>>
When the New Central Library in Halifax opens later this year members of the public will be able to use its services six days a week. Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Communities, Cllr Susan Press said: “Currently the Central Library in Halifax is closed on Wednesdays, however the new library will be open… read more … about New Central Library will open six days a week>>
