The Anne Lister Memorial Weekend is returning for 2025, with a programme of events taking place across Halifax to remember Anne and celebrate her legacy. Anne Lister was born on 3 April 1791 and died on 22 September 1840. Her relatively short life was eventful and unconventional, and her fascinating diaries of over five million… read more … about Events celebrate Anne Lister’s trailblazing life and legacy>>
Work to breathe new life into Todmorden Town Hall is progressing well, with the completion of the first improvements at the iconic building. As part of the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal programme of investment, led by Todmorden Town Deal Board, Calderdale Council is delivering improvements to the Town Hall, making it more accessible, welcoming, flexible and… read more … about Investing in a thriving future for Todmorden Town Hall>>
Grade II* listed Wainhouse Tower in Calderdale, one of the most unique heritage landmarks in the country, is all about the big numbers – 253ft high, 403 stairs, 9000 tonnes of materials used in its construction…and now it’s about to reach the grand age of 150! As the world’s tallest folly, Wainhouse Tower stands proudly… read more … about Happy 150th birthday, Wainhouse Tower!>>
New temporary fencing is being installed on North Bridge in Halifax, to replace the existing Heras style panels. The new fencing will help keep people safe, make maintenance easier and better reflect the heritage status of the structure. North Bridge is a key gateway into Halifax town centre. The Grade II listed structure was built… read more … about Work to replace temporary fencing at North Bridge, Halifax>>
Halifax Bus Station will soon be home to the first in a series of artistic installations showcasing the unique heritage and culture of Halifax, as part of a new trail around the town. The ‘Art and About’ trail is part of Future High Streets Fund work in Halifax, funded by the Government and being delivered… read more … about Getting Art and About with new creative trail>>
A lighter, brighter Halifax Borough Market has now been revealed, as the scaffolding is removed, marking the completion of major works to the building’s roof. The Grade II* listed Halifax Borough Market is being transformed, with £4.5 million from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund being used to update the Victorian market, helping to secure… read more … about Completion of roof marks high point in market transformation>>
Todmorden Library is fully reopening, with a special event to mark the occasion and celebrate the Victorian history of the building. The current library building in Todmorden opened in 1897, constructed by Todmorden Industrial and Co-operative Society. A huge celebration took place in the town for its opening. The town’s library has remained at this… read more … about Celebrating Todmorden Library’s fascinating heritage and thriving future>>
Completion of the first project in the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal transformation has been marked by a special visit to the town by Government officials. The end of work to improve the environmental performance of Grade II listed Fielden Hall is a major milestone in the UK Government funded Todmorden Town Deal – the… read more … about Todmorden tour marks milestone moment in town’s transformation>>
Buildings across Calderdale are set to benefit from major energy improvement works, using grant funding of over £5million. Calderdale Council has secured funding of £5.1million from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme to replace fossil fuel gas heating systems in four Council-owned buildings, with low carbon heat pumps. Inefficient heating systems will be replaced by air… read more … about Reducing carbon and costs in Council buildings>>
